Perspectives
Define trait perspective
A view of leadership as the personal attributes or qualities that leaders possess.
Define functional perspective
A view of leadership that assumes all group members can initiate leadership behaviors
Define situational perspective
A perspective that views leadership as the interaction among group needs and goals, leadership style, and the situation
Define transformational leadership
Leadership that aims at changing an organization by realigning its culture around a new vision
Define Leadership
Behavior or communication that influences, guides, directs, or controls a group
The 4 defining characteristics (Hint: The Four I's)
Idealized leadership, Inspirational motivation, Intellectual stimulation, Individual consideration
When groups get off-track, leadership can be seen as:
The 3 critical skills of Transformational Leadership
Building shared vision, Surfacing and challenging mental models, and Engaging in systems thinking
In a transformational culture, team members are likely to feel:
Trusted, that everyone has a contribution to make, and complex problems should be handled at the lowest possible level