Compare and contrast the psychodynamic approach to leadership and that of emotional intelligence. Do you connect with one theory more than the other? Why or why not?
The psychodynamic approach is based on the “assessment of the personalities of leaders and followers” (Northouse, 2013, p.347). This approach is used to encourage leaders and followers to become aware of their own personalities types and those of the people with them work. According to Northouse (2013) this helps leaders to “better understand their own behavior and the responses they get from others” (p.347). A major strength is that “this approach encourages awareness and reduces the degree of manipulation and control by the leader” (Northouse, 2013, p.347).
Emotional intelligence
The psychodynamic approach is based on the “assessment of the personalities of leaders and followers” (Northouse, 2013, p.347). This approach is used to encourage leaders and followers to become aware of their own personalities types and those of the people with them work. According to Northouse (2013) this helps leaders to “better understand their own behavior and the responses they get from others” (p.347). A major strength is that “this approach encourages awareness and reduces the degree of manipulation and control by the leader” (Northouse, 2013, p.347).
Emotional intelligence