Leadership Approaches
Which leadership approach focuses on a person's natural characteristics?
Trait Approach
True or False: Leadership behaviors can involve both getting tasks done and building relationships.
True
Paradigms are best described as ______.
Patterns or frameworks that help us make sense of the world.
Describe the three basic principles of the Relational Leadership Model
Knowing, Being, and Doing + explanation of each
What leadership approach is flexible and adapts depending on what followers need?
Situational Approach
True or false: Leadership is something you are born with, and it cannot be learned.
False.
Which concept is about recognizing the consistent aspects of your own personality?
Self-awareness.
What is the foundation of non-leader-centric theories?
Followership Theory
Which leadership approach emphasizes collaboration and shared expectations in a community?
Relational Approach
What was the first systematic way scholars studied leadership?
Trait approach
Which concept involves being fully, present, open to new information, and considering multiple perspectives?
Mindfulness.
Briefly explain the Model of Behavioral Leadership
Open-ended, refer to the Behavioral Theories slide deck.
Which leadership approach includes respect, honesty, and service to others?
Ethical Leadership
Which two broad types of behavior are central to behavioral leadership?
Task and relationship behaviors.
What's one way mindfulness could improve a leader's decision-making?
Open-ended, but think about it!!
Draw the situational leadership model.
Square
Which leadership approach emphasizes applying knowledge and abilities to accomplish goals?
Skills approach
Why might focusing only on traits be limiting in understanding leadership?
Traits don't account for context, growth, or learned skills.
Compare paradigms and leadership approaches: how do they influence how we understand leadership?
Open-response, make sure you can back your claims with examples!
What are the five principles of Ethical Leadership?
Respects others, serves others, shows justice, manifests honesty, and builds community.