Week 9

Last Week's Definition: The process of taking initiative to develop
effective relationships to coordinate the strengths of individuals in a group to accomplish a significant community goal, while improving emotional and strategic approaches in varying situations in order to work towards the overall goal in an ever-changing global society.

This Week's Definition: The process of taking initiative to develop
effective relationships to coordinate the strengths of different individuals in a group to accomplish a significant community goal, while improving emotional and strategic approaches in varying situations in order to work towards the overall goal in an ever-changing global society.

Analysis of the differences in the definitions: This week I added "different" to the definition because as a leader, one encounters people from all walks of life, and it is the ability to get others of different race, religion, or anything else to work together toward that common goal that allows for expansion. Those with diverse work teams are much more prepared to function and thrive in a global society also. In fact, organizations can suffer when they do not incorporate diversity in the workplace (Kezar, 2000). Leaders that prefer homogeneity lose out on many opportunities for growth, as those who know a different culture can contribute new material. Groups of like-minded people run out of ideas fast!

Reference:
Kezar, A. (2000). "Pluralistic Leadership: Incorporating Diverse Voices." The Journal of Higher Education, 71(6), Nov. - Dec., 2000, pp. 722-743. http://z.umn.edu/kezar