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There is also the element of continual learning, both at work and school to interpret and when applicable, use the lessons learned. Expectancy theory also is well-suited for accounting for environmental factors that can at times be uncontrollable yet capitalized on, leading to the attainment of objectives in the future. Finally, expectancy theory also concentrates on how the concepts of valence, or strength of a person's preference for a given outcome, when combined with instrumentality and expectancy, can accurately predict the attainment of objectives over time. The concept of linking effort and results is appealing.
6. What are the common characteristics of charismatic and transformational leadership? Compare Colin Powell and Osama bin Laden as charismatic or transformational leaders. Would your answer differ if you were sympathetic to their cause?
A transformational and charismatic leader share the same attributes of being able to motivate followers to change the status quo by inspiring followers with a compelling vision of what is possible through sacrifice and effort. Specifically concentrating on communicating a vision of what the future could be through shared effort and sacrifice, including passionate commitment to a set of goals, exceptional rhetorical skills, the ability to create and sustain trust through their...
At the center of these two valued traits in leaders, transformational and charismatic leaders also have the ability to bring out the best of their subordinates and followers, developing them into exceptional acts on their own right. In assessing the transformational nature of Colin Powell vs. Osama Bin Laden, each has shown remarkable ability to be charismatic in their vision of the strengthening of the U.S.A. On the one, and the destroying of it in the other. Colin Powell is also a highly transformational leader as evidenced by his managing of the UN during the early years of the Bush Administration in addition to his now-legendary leadership during the Gulf War. Osama bin Laden's comparable legacy as the mastermind of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. In 2001 also have elevated him in those nations that have a hatred for the U.S. To a cult leader as well. Each of these men are exceptional in their own right in communicating transformation leadership, each has a vision, one of building up, the other of destroying. Sympathy and identification with their causes would require trust and continued belief in their values, and as Colin Powell stands for saving lives, I could more readily identify with him and his vision.
Leadership SME Leadership Strategy from the Top Down: Lessons from the Boardroom in Small and Medium Enterprises Leadership and management theories and strategies have proliferated at a rapid rate in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, as organizations have grown larger and more complex and have faced pressures of a much faster pace of business. The demands made on leaders of business organizations and the need for strong leadership in navigating the ever-more
Leadership Perceptions of what makes a leader Possessing leadership qualities entails more than simply having a leadership position with a title. In fact, some of the most effective organizational leaders may have no official designation as a leader at all; rather their source of leadership arises from the personal qualities which they radiate and their willingness to take effective action to realize organizational goals. Leadership is essential for the organization to
Leadership A comparison of Law Enforcement with Other Professions Who first comes to mind when you think of a 'Leader'? Is it Alexander the Great? Napoleon? Winston Churchill? Gandhi? Leadership is an interesting phenomenon to consider, from the perspective of civilization, of nations, of political change, and of history. What makes one person a leader while another tries and fails? What is a good leader and how is that different from a
Leadership, Team Building & Communication Leadership theories continue to evolve as the complexity, nature and scope of organizations shift from command-and-control structures to more agile frameworks for managing change. The pace of disruptive innovation is accelerating, forcing reliance on the latest theories of leadership to keep organizations competitive in rapidly changing markets. The intent of this analysis is to evaluate the traditional, contemporary and emerging leadership theories and interpersonal forms of
Leadership is the process of directing the behavior of others toward the achievement of some general objectives. Effective leadership is very important for molding a group of people into a team, shaping them into a force that serves as a sustainable business benefit. Effective leaders have an inspirational vision. Forethought and change expectation is their hallmark. Leaders know how to make people function in a joint fashion, and how to
Leadership, according to La Monica (1938), is when a person has authority that is recognized by others, and the person has followers/subordinates under them, who believe that the person will assist them in attaining certain goals (carrying out specific objectives for the followers). Furthermore, anyone that is willing to assist and help others could be referred to as a leader (p.8) Leaders see what others do not Most leaders have