Hersey-Blanchard situational theory

Some people are leaders by default, in that their formal job roles and responsibilities entail leadership functions – this is described as assigned leadership. Others in the team may take on an “informal” leadership role on account of their personality, knowledge and skills, and/or because others perceive them as the most influential. Such leadership is called emergent leadership and arises from the way other group members respond to individuals . Both types of leadership illustrate that anyone…

What makes a great leader? A great leader is someone who Leads by example, Is honest, and Makes intelligent decisions.We have had many great leaders in the past who all have shown how these traits are a few of the many traits needed to be a great leader. One thing that makes a great leader is their ability to lead by example. A great leader wouldn't tell his or her team what to do they would show them. A leader that shows by example shows his or her team that they are willing to work and they…

Accountability, Delegation and Irresistibility They say that the right thing to do and the hard thing to do are usually the same. This is mostly true in decision making as a student, professional or leader. I want to improve myself as an accountable leader because it shows that I possess integrity—that I’m able to make decisions that are ethical for my firm or group, and willing to take responsibilities for my actions regardless of the cost. Moreover, accountability entails commitment. To earn…

Open to interpretation, leadership is a broad term. There are all kinds of leaders - Autocratic to Participative, Transactional to Transformational. Situation and contextual factor plays vital role in defining a leader. A participative leader would not function well on a autocratic leadership style. With every leader being different, Thomas Cronin has outlined seven essential qualities that defines a good leader; "Knowledge, sense of priority, integrity, compassion, create and resolve conflict,…

INSIGHTS 1. The first insight I gained from the reading “Women Rising: The Unseen Barriers”, is becoming leader involves internalizing a leadership identity and developing a sense of purpose. I know for many including myself, trying to figure out what type of leader you want to be can be challenging. The most important thing to developing your leadership identity is knowing who you are a person and what strengths you can offer to achieve your goals. I believe having that foundation will aid in…

The most significant differences between servant leadership models and other models would be the motivation of leader. A servant leader’s motivation is on the followers, and the accomplishment, and the servant leadership is able to move the main attention of leadership from the organization to the supporter which is the unique factor in categorizing leaders as either transformational or servant leaders. Other models will center directed toward the organization. Both servant leadership and other…

DQF4: Leadership 1. The theory I agree with. I lean toward a transformational theory of leadership, that is frequently the best initiative style to use in business. Transformational leaders demonstrate trustworthiness, and they know industry standards to build up a powerful and rousing vision without bounds. They spur individuals to accomplish this vision, they deal with its conveyance, and they assemble ever more grounded and more effective groups. But, frequently we have to…

Evaluate Leadership Theory Leadership style is the approach or method in which a leader motivates people to operate within an organization. GM style of leadership started in the direction of Laissez-Faire leadership whereas the leaders were not actively involved and had the expectation that the employees were making good decisions for the company (Cherry, 2015). This was evident by the fact that the CEO Mary Barra was not aware that a problem with the ignition switch existed for 11 years at…

Leadership is a very essential quality. It is a quality that has the ability to guide others by setting out rules that will bring successful outcomes.A leader has to plan constantly to create unique ideas and bring positive changes. A leader comes with many responsibilities and it is that one person on whom everyone relies. In order for others to respect their leader, the leader should lead in a way that everyone will like and agree to. It is important that the leader has great communication…

A person’s values shapes and frames every choice that a person makes. In Plutarch’s Lives: Volume 1, Lycurgus and Pericles are discussed and dissected. Every vital decision that prompted the leaders to make the choices that they did is reviewed and debated in an attempt at understanding them. While the emphasis on the importance of community in “Lycurgus” is prominent, power is prioritized and fame is essential in the story of Pericles. In “Lycurgus,” the man himself found it necessary to bring…