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Chapter 13. Leaders. Individuals who… establish direction for a group gain the group members’ commitment motivate them to achieve goals to move in that direction. What Followers Expect of Leaders. Honesty Forward looking Inspiring Competence. Do things right . Do the right thing.
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Leaders Individuals who… • establish direction for a group • gain the group members’ commitment • motivate them to achieve goals to move in that direction
What Followers Expect of Leaders Honesty Forward looking Inspiring Competence
Do things right Do the right thing Vision Planning & budgeting Processes & Systems Imaginative ideas Organizing & Staffing Aligning people with vision Motivate and inspire Control & Problem Solving Produce change Produce order, predicta- bility, results expected by stakeholders Managers vs. Leaders
Traits of Successful Business Leaders • Drive • Honesty and integrity • Motivation to be a leader • Self-confidence • Cognitive ability • Knowledge of the business • Creativity • Flexibility
Leader Behaviors Task • Initiating structure)—organizing and defining what group members should be doing to maximize output --task • Consideration—creating mutual respect or trust; concerned with group members’ needs and desires--people People
longago present Historical View of Leadership Transactor StrongMan Visionary Hero SuperLeader
The Path Goal Theory Environmental contingency factors • Task structure • Formal authority system • Work group Leader Behavior styles • Directive • Supportive • Participative • Achievement oriented Outcomes • Performance • Satisfaction Subordinate contingency factors • Locus of control • Experience • Perceived ability
Transactional “Tit for tat” leaders who motivate employees with promises, rewards, and threats Transformational Value-driven change agents who emphasize the importance of tasks and motivate employees with a vision to go beyond self-interest for the good of the organization. Transactional vs. Transformational
Effective Leadership Practices Challenging the process Inspiring a shared vision Enabling others to act Modeling the way Encouraging the heart
Ethical Charismatic Leaders • Use power to serve others • Align their vision with followers’ needs and aspirations • Accept and learn from criticism • Encourage followers to think independently • Work to develop followers into leaders
Unethical Charismatic Leaders • Motivated by personalized power • Pursue their own vision and goals • Censure critical or opposing views • Encourage blind obedience, dependency, submission • Lack internal moral compass
Empathy Social skill Motivation Self-regulation Self-awareness Emotional Intelligence
Creates meaning Provides a worthwhile challenge Energizing Brings the future into the present Creates a common identity