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Learning Points
Part One of this course contains answers to these questions: Which variables determine leadership effectiveness? Do you possess the 10 qualities of a leader? How susceptible are you to leadership influence? What is your level of interpersonal trust? In which situations are you likely to lead? What is your natural kind of intelligence?
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Introduction
Researchers have been trying to answer these questions for years: What does it take to be a successful leader? What is the most effective leadership style? Early studies were based on two theories: Trait Theory (focuses on leader qualities) Behavior Theory (focuses on leader actions)
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Bright, lazystaff officer Energetic, dullfrontline soldier Bright, energeticfield commander Lazy, dullleft to find their own level of effectiveness
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Findings of a Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire (LBDQ) study: The Democratic style was more beneficial for group performance The leaders behavior impacted the performance of followers
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Initiating Structure
Leaders taking action to define the: Relationship between themselves and staff Role each staff member will assume Measures of initiating structure: Trying out new ideas Encouraging slow workers to work harder Meeting deadlines Meeting at scheduled times Making sure everyone works to capacity
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Showing Consideration
Showing consideration means taking action to develop trust, respect, support, and friendship with subordinates Measures of consideration: Being helpful Treating all people as equals Willing to make changes Standing behind subordinates Doing things to make group membership pleasant
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Managerial Grid
Major management styles and concerns:
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Managerial Grid
Two additional styles Paternalistic: high concern for production, use of rewards for compliance and loyalty Opportunistic: promotes his/her own advancement
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For leadership to take place, the leader, followers, and situation must match
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Transformational Leadership
Charismatic leaders Inspire others and bring forth loyalty
Max Webers definition of charisma: A quality that sets an individual apart from ordinary people To be treated as if endowed with exceptional powers or qualities
Charisma is a gift or power of leadership
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Transformational Leadership
Charismatic leaders emerge in every walk of life Football coach Vince Lombardi generated respect and following of others through charisma He cared He worked hard He knew the right answers He believed He kept the bar high He knew people
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Transformational Leadership
According to James MacGregor Burns, charisma has overlapping meanings: Leaders magical qualities An emotional bond between the leader and the led Dependence on a powerful figure by the masses Assumption that a leader is omniscient and virtuous Popular support for a leader that verges on love
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Transformational Leadership
Transformational leaders raise aspirations and transform individuals through: Optimism Charm Intelligence Other personal qualities
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Transformational Leadership
Transformational leadership was first discussed by J. V. Downton However, identification of these leadership types is credited to James MacGregor Burns: Transformational leadership Transactional leadership
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Transformational Vs Transactional
Transformational leaders Focus on the potential relationship between the leader and the followers Engage the full person of the follower Tap the motives of the followers
Transactional leaders Focus on exchanges between leaders and followers Emphasize exchanging one thing for another