Fiedler contingency model

In order to be an exemplary leader the authors, Kouzes and Posner, (2012), describe five practices that need to be implemented. Each practice defines leadership and what a leader should strive to perfect in being successful. To model the way shares the same concept of practicing what you preach, (Kouzes and Posner, 2012). If you want your subordinates to have a strong work ethic a leader must practice the same, by setting the example in order for others to follow, (Kouzes and Posner, 2012). As a…

. For a leader to successfully use ethics, they must continue to use the stairs. Climbing the stairs once and then figuratively using the elevator to revisit floors will lead to the breakdown of personal ethics. The stairwell climb between floors is what allows a person to develop, understand and connect each aspect of ethics. Using the ethics determined by this step-by-step process will provide an individual with an ethical theory that can be implemented in decision-making and other actions…

“Don't be afraid of your fears. They're not there to scare you. They're there to let you know that something is worth it” - C. JoyBell C. People fought all the time, but to fight people need one thing. Heroes are brave people who would help other people despite the fear of getting injured or even killed. To function as a true hero you have to be strong to help someone despite the chance of getting hurt. “ A student climbed on top of the van, forced the sliding door open to get access to the…

I spent my 10 volunteering hours for the Service Learning Project at Growing Grounds. Growing Grounds is a place where people with mental health issues can go to work and learn group skills such as teamwork, communication, etcetera. At Growing Grounds they are trying to get rid of the mental health stigma while giving the workers a better chance in the world. During my time volunteering I did a variety of different jobs, like planting, setting up orders, delivering orders, weeding, watering, and…

Jones discussed the importance of a leader’s ability to influence followers and provided support by presenting the strength of charismatic leadership traits and situational leadership theory within a military setting. While the strengths of both the personality and the chosen leadership style may be valid determinants of leadership success, they do not always correlate to long-term shaping of follower readiness. Specifically, in the case of situational leadership theory, the research of Vecchio,…

There has always been a fine line for me between the story and the reality. This is one of the many reasons why I find 1984 so special. After having read the novel and later on watched the movie, I took a moment to reflect on the different situations our world has been through, or going through. The movie 1984 presents a world that is unimaginable to our youth ears and eyes, a place where power is everything, and the less you know about the past, the better the future will be. However, there…

My experience has been interesting, positive, and at the same time rewarding. My very first experience with working in group was couple of years ago during a final year project, in my country of birth. The project was in community medicine, and involved repeated trip to a rural community by my group to access their health status, and needs. We had many challenges, but overcame them all as a group. I learnt the act of collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making by consensus…

Hi Peeps, Today's Quote When your study from The Owner, The Big Boss, The Creator, then you can learn to change your mistakes to manage your lifestyle correctly and teach others how to improve themselves, fixing and recognizing, their own mistakes." ~ Jon Barnes Recognizing Rights It is your right to recognize your own problems and finding the right solutions quickly-- early in the game of life-- is essential. God gives us the common sense to know right from wrong, and it is a good idea to…

Everyone has a different Leadership styles. It depends on how they provide direction, implement plans, and motivate people. Those leaders who are very much concerned with completing the task at hand are Task-oriented leaders. My characteristic in term of leadership style is suitable for People-oriented leadership style. This style definitely differs from Task-oriented leaders. People-orientation leaders concern much about how they are supporting, motivating and developing the people on their…

others will act in an appropriate manner. Trust is to nurture; an applicable environment is needed (Hogler et al., 2015). This responsibility lies with the leadership of the organization. Employees will trust their leadership when they notice the model character in their leader. They play an important role in creating…