October 2011 Archives

leadership is the ability to push others to a higher level of ability. Leaders know how to effectively communicate with those around them.

Definition for week 8 is the following, Leadership is the ability to push others to a higher level of ability. Leaders know when to step back and allow their followers to solve the issues that have arisen. My definition has changed as a result of the increased emphasis on VASE as well as the inclusion of getting on the balcony. Leaders need to be able realize when their intervention is needed, and when to simply let things take their natural course. Sometimes people need to fail in order to grow and learn.

Boyatzis,R.E.(2006). An overview of intentional change from a leadership perspective. Journal of Management Development, 25(7),607-623

leadership is the ability to push others and yourself to a higher level of ability. Leadership is not positional but rather encouragement and direction

My definition of leadership this week is of the following, leadership is the ability to push others to a higher level of ability. Leaders know how to effectively communicate with those around them. My definition has changed as a result of the realization that without effective communication good leadership is nothing. If you cant get your plan across, even if it is a great plan, then your leadership has no meaning. Good leader must be charismatic.

Saphiere,D.H,Mikk,B.K&Devires,B.I(2005) Factors affecting communication style: Starring ats in the circus. Communication highwire(pp.47-82). Boston: Intercultural Press

Heifetz,R.A.,& Linsky,M.(2002) "Get on the balcony." Leadership on the Line: Staying alive through the dangers of leading(pp.51-74). Boston: Harvard Business School Press

Leadership is the ability to resolve conflict as well as to carry others through difficult times. A good leader will calm themselves down as to not panic or choke in difficult situations.

My definition of leadership is the following, leadership is the ability to push others and yourself to a higher level of ability. Leadership is not positional but rather encouragement and direction. Major change in my definition this week due to the readings and class. The concept in the social change model altered my idea in non-positional function. A leader can be a simple member who gives encouragement, or the decisive person in the group who makes major decisions. Staying calm under pressure has always been important to me so, I was not really moved by Goleman's article.

Goleman,D. & Boyatzis,R (2008). "Social intelligenceand the biology of leadership."Harvard Business Review, 86(9), 74-81.

Astin, H.S. & Astin,A.W.(1996) A social change model of leadership development:Guidebook(version III)(pp.4-27). Los Angeles:University of California Los Angeles Higher Education Research Institute

leadership to me is still the ability to solve conflict and issues in a variety of ways. A good leader uses the right styles and types at appropriate times

Okay so my definition for week 5 of leadership has to be the following, Leadership is the ability to resolve conflict as well as to carry others through difficult times. A good leader will calm themselves down as to not panic or choke in difficult situations. The definition has changed this week due to my realization that not everything can go right and then a true leader will be able to adapt to the changing environment. This happens all time were something is going right for someone but, one trip up and they falter. This was the issue with the 18-1 Patriots. One needs to be able to work through setbacks successfully to be a good leader.