LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE (WEEK 7)
Leadership trait theories- there are set of traits associated with good leaders. Leadership is something within you and some traits you have
Distal traits- traits you already have in you
- personality
- motives and values
- cognitive abilities
Proximal attributes- traits that are more easily changed, have more of a direct influence on leadership
- social appraisal skills
- problem solving skills
- expertise/ tactic knowledge
Leader categorisation theory- We categorize individuals with characteristics similar to the leader prototype as “leaders” and those with opposite characteristics as “non-leaders”
Set of behaviours we associate as being good leaders...
- great influence over subordinates
- wanting own way on issues
- asking others to work harder
- frequent talking to subordinates
Social identity theory of leadership- group prototype= the impression of individuals most representative of group values and behaviours
Resembling group prototype benefits leader
Blake and Mouton's managerial grid- an effective leader needs to balance two aspects of leadership (behaviours):
- concern for relationship with your subordinates
- concern for task
Hersey and Blanchard's situational theory of leadership- A leader should use the appropriate approach based on a subordinate’s readiness (i.e., ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task)
- Unable and unwilling
- Unable and willing
- Able and unwilling
- Able and willing
Leader-member exchange- leadership occurs when leaders and followers are able to develop effective relationship/partnerships with effective influence and resource benefits
Followers who experience high LMX tend to...
Transformational leadership has five key dimensions:
Idealized influence attributes: leader traits that show confidence, power, purpose, and ethics.
Idealized influence behaviours: leader behaviors centered on values and a sense of mission
Inspirational motivation: energizing followers with an optimistic future and an idealized vision
Intellectual stimulation: appealing to follower’s sense of logic to solve difficult problems creatively
Individualized consideration: supporting followers’ individual needs and allowing them to self-actualize
Servent leadership- A leadership approach that focuses on making positive impacts in the followers’ growth and wellbeing
Main dimensions:
- Altruism
- Authenticity
- Intimacy
- Morality
- Spirituality
- Transformation
Ethical leadership- focuses on the ethical dimension of the leading process (what is right and wrong)
moral person
moral manager
Destructive leadership- The systematic and repeated leader behaviours that
- violate interest of organisation
- undermine organisation's goals, tasks and resources
- sabotage subordinates
Narcissistic leadership- A leader whose actions are principally motivated by their own egomaniacal needs and beliefs, superseding the needs and interests of the constituents and institutions they lead.
Consequences:
- Organisation related
- Leader related
- Follower related
Abusive supervision- The extent to which supervisors engage in the sustained display of hostile verbal and nonverbal behaviours, excluding physical contact