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Leadership Analysis

Analyzing Abraham Lincoln's leadership traits, behaviors, and influence processes, highlighting his honesty, integrity, and transformational leadership style during his presidency as the 16th President of the United States.

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Leadership Analysis

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  1. Leadership Analysis

  2. Objectives • Analyze a leader’s capabilities, style and strengths and development areas • Prepare an information brief on a leadership topic

  3. Profile: Abraham Lincoln • Born: February 12, 1809, Kentucky • Nickname: ‘Honest Abe’, ‘Illinois Rail-Splitter’ • Married: Mary Todd, 1842 • Children: Robert Todd (1843 – 1926), Edward Baker (1846 – 1850), William Wallace (1850 – 1862), Thomas ‘Tad’ (1853 – 1871) • 16th President of the United States 1861-1865 • Died: April 15, 1865 – killed by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater

  4. Follower Attitudes and Behaviors Leader Traits Leader Behaviors Influence Processes Performance Outcomes Situational Factors The Elements of Leadership Yukl, 2002

  5. Follower Attitudes and Behaviors Leader Traits Leader Behaviors Influence Processes Performance Outcomes Situational Factors Applying the Elements of Leadership • Trait Theory: • Assumption: We are born with traits that make us leaders. • Explored: Traits that make someone great. • Findings: Identified traits, however studies were not successfully replicated. Raised more questions… • Lincoln’s Traits: • Honesty • Integrity • Empathy for the common man • Devotion to individual rights • Resilient

  6. Follower Attitudes and Behaviors Leader Traits Leader Behaviors Influence Processes Performance Outcomes Situational Factors Applying the Elements of Leadership (2) • Behavior Theory: • Assumption: Can learn to become a great leader by your actions and behaviors. • Explored: What great leaders did. • Findings: Identified two key behavioral categories: task orientation and people orientation. • Lincoln’s Behaviors: • High concern for people • Empowered & supported his leaders • Was often dissatisfied with their inaction – he wanted them to act.

  7. Follower Attitudes and Behaviors Leader Traits Leader Behaviors Influence Processes Performance Outcomes Situational Factors Applying the Elements of Leadership (3) • Transformational Theory: • Assumption: People will follow a leader that inspires them. Task importance motivates people. Collaboration is better than working individually. • Work toward a ‘greater good’. • Lincoln’s Influence Process: • Often used analogies or stories to make his point clear. Made suggestions and preferred to have his subordinates make final decisions. • Through speeches, writings, and actions, Lincoln espoused his vision.

  8. Follower Attitudes and Behaviors Leader Traits Leader Behaviors Influence Processes Performance Outcomes Situational Factors Applying the Elements of Leadership (4) • Situational Factors: • War – defend democracy, protect (every) individual’s rights. • Used a ‘transformational approach’ to motivate others attitudes. • Exerted more executive authority than any other president • Situational Leadership Theory: • Assumption: The best action of a leader depends on a range of situational factors. • Explored: Follower capability and willingness • Findings: Good leaders must adapt their style to situations to maintain effectiveness.

  9. Army Leadership Requirements Model

  10. Leadership Analysis Homework: • Prepare an information brief (approx 10 minutes) analyzing the leadership elements of a famous military leader. • Supplement this brief with a slide presentation and a more detailed essay.

  11. Closing • Summary • Review-Lesson Objectives • Questions • Next Lesson: 10b, Leadership Capstone Presentations • Complete a short essay on the leadership style of a selected military leader and be prepared to provide a presentation of the leader in Lesson 10b

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