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8. Esther and Mordecai: Emergent Team Leadership and Resilience in Crisis

Author : Elizabeth K. Hunt

Published in: Leadership Growth Through Crisis

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter presents an exegetical analysis of the book of Esther, focusing on the characteristics and actions of Esther and Mordecai as they related to navigating the crisis of possible Jewish genocide in Susa. Using narrative analysis, the exegetical analysis shows evidence of specific characteristics and behaviors that support and exemplify resilience in the characters of Esther and Mordecai. In addition, the analysis establishes the importance of relationship and spirituality in supporting resilience and the emergence of team leadership between Esther and Mordecai. In all, the chapter provides evidence the leaders during the crisis may benefit from team leadership that supports both individual and group resilience.

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Title: EstherEsther and MordecaiMordecai: Emergent Team Leadership and Resilience in Crisis
Author: Elizabeth K. Hunt
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Leadership Growth Through Crisis
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-25438-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-25439-1

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-25439-1_8