Leadership Metaphors

Today in class we're talking about leadership metaphors. Every leader has some type of metaphor for their leadership style. That metaphor communicates to the mission and structure of the organization. There are four common types of metaphors:

• Machinery
• Biological
• Cognitive
• Relational

A biological metaphor can be found in the Bible--the Body of Christ. We've all heard the phrase, "It runs like a well oiled machine." That would be a machinery metaphor.

Metaphors are often translated into symbols that are displayed.

As I think about this, I wander what metaphor we've been operating with at Christian Life Assembly? I'll get back to you when I figure it out.