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Leadership Myths
Common misconceptions about leadership, such as it being rare, only at the top, or about being superhuman.
Leader
An individual within a group or organization who wields the most influence over others.
Leadership
The process whereby one individual influences other group members toward the attainment of defined group or organizational goals.
Leaders vs Managers
Leaders are responsible for establishing an organizational mission while managers implement that mission through others.
Wilson's Managerial Skills
Skills include technical expertise, clarification of goals, problem solving, imagination, and creativity.
Charismatic Leaders Traits
Traits include vision, sensitivity to others’ needs, environmental sensitivity, unconventional behaviour, and taking personal risks.
Situational Leadership
When the leader must adjust their style to fit the development level of their followers.
Transactional Leadership
A style of leadership promoting compliance through rewards and punishments.
Transformational Leadership
A leadership approach that causes change in individuals and social systems, developing followers into leaders.
Transformational Leadership Style
Team-oriented leadership that involves coaching, delegation, and creating a shared purpose.
Transformational Leadership Benefits
Research shows it correlates with lower turnover rates, higher productivity, and higher employee satisfaction.
Situational Leadership Styles
Involves different styles like directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating based on follower development.
Characteristics of Leaders
Includes traits such as personality, dominance, charisma, self-confidence, and the ability to formulate a clear vision.
Transactional Leadership Focus
Focuses on short-term goals, structured policies, efficiency, and management of issues.
When to Use Transactional Leadership
When leaders want control, face approaching deadlines, or in short-term relationships.
When to Use Transformational Leadership
When creating a long-term plan, motivating people, or building organizational ownership.
