Abstract
This was a qualitative case study determine the effective styles of six educational leaders, three ministerial practitioners, and three political electees. Findings. Three respondents stated that, although they gad strong beliefs, they were not inspired to lead by spirituality. Conversely, nine stressed the importance of spirituality in their daily activities. They were inspired to lead by a deep sense of spirituality. Values were considered to be rules of conduct; consequently, they were instrumental in shaphing leadership styles. Spirituality was publicly manifested in their mannerisms, behaviors, and mores. It was obvious the cardinal virtues of Prudence, Justice Temperance, and Fortitude were openly practiced. Six respondents felt if spirituality were an inhibitor, it was not discernible. Subtle forms of discrimination were considered a challenge encountered rather than an obstacle to overcome. Three strategies to overcome inhibitors were networking, identifying a mentor, and goal setting. Recommendation for action. (1) Women should pursue innovative organizations that espouse positive attitudes about family programs, and benefits aimed at helping employees achieve balanced lives. (2) Women should join professional organizations that provide networking opportunities. (3) The voices and values of women should be heard in molding the future of educational leaders, ministerial practitioners, and political elections. (4) The American Council on Education should revise their criteria for inclusion. (5) If challenges are to be met successfully, there must be inclusivity of women in leadership roles. To assist in this transformation, to address specific barriers of inclusion, and to offer exemplary models in educational leadership, formal and informal networks should be established. Recommendations for further study. (1) Research to determine the effectiveness of employees' performance on overt communication and spirituality in the workplace. (2) People are constantly striving for congruence and meaningful relationships. A study of personal values in the international workplace should be conducted. (3) A study to determine the perceptions of human resource professionals on spirituality in the workplace. (4) A comparison study between male/female leaders and their perceptions of how spirituality affected their leadership styles. (5) Further studies involving other populations are recommended.