Leadership Theories
Determines a leaders capability based on their physical attributes and personality
Early trait theories
the failure of a group member to contribute personal time, effort, thoughts, or other resources to the group
social loafing
finding your voice and affirming shared values
clarify values
envision the future
imagine the possibilities and find a common purpose
generate small wins
distinguishing leaders into three styles; autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire styles
Lewin, Lippit, and White studies
four causes of social loafing
equity of effort, loss of personal accountability, motivational loss, & coordination loss
explore your inner self, define your values, let your values guide actions, say it in your own words.
The process of finding your voice
___ on your past, ____ to the present, _____ the future, and feel your _____
Reflect on your past, attend to the present, prospect the future, and feel your passion.
be an active leaner, create a climate for learning, strengthen resilience
learn from experience
the theory that uses the leader's description of their least preferred coworker to determine the leadership style (hint: categorized into relationship-oriented leaders or task-oriented leaders)
Fiedler's Contingency Theory; high/low LPC
____ groups evolve in the work setting to meet needs not met by ____ groups
informal groups, formal groups
make a significant positive difference in work attitudes and commitment, and create a shared understanding of what is expected
affirming shared values
appeal to common ideals and animate the vision
enlist others
_____ the essential enduring tenets of an organization
_____ the organization's reason for being
core values, core purpose
____ plan and budget, organize, control and problem solve
AND
_____ set a direction, align people, and motivate people
Forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning
The five components of emotional intelligence? (name and define 3)
self awareness- ability to recognize and understand your moods, emotions, and drives and their effect on others
self-regulation- to think before acting
motivation- passion to work for reasons beyond money or status
empathy- understanding the emotional makeup of other people
social skill- ability to find common ground and build rapport
appeal to common ideals by . . . (hint: the book discusses 3)
connecting to whats meaningful to others, taking pride in being unique and aligning your dream with the people's dream
BHAG
big hairy audacious goal, 10-30 years; envisioning the future
team management (hint: the leadership grid)
small group with complementary skills who hold themselves mutually accountable for common purpose, goals, and approach
reason(s) why warmth trumps strength
need to affiliate, "us" versus "them", and the desire to be understood
way(s) to animate the vision
use symbolic language, create images of the future, practice positive communication, express your emotions, and speak genuinely
leadership development through experience key take-aways
acknowledging experiences and where they are, identifying who can learn from them, determining desired learning outcomes, choosing the person with talent that could learn the most, looking at long-term perspective, aligning with strategy, providing support and feedback tailored to the individual