This week's definition: Leadership is the ability to unite others under a single idea or goal, while also pushing their followers towards achieving this goal. They must also promote a positive environment and work to make everyone feel connected in the group to maximize production as well.
Last week's definition: Leadership is the ability to unite others under a single idea or goal, while also pushing their followers towards achieving this goal.
Analysis: From the reading a leader must at his core be able to maximize group production in order to meet goals and deadlines. In order to do this they must create a positive and energetic environment, which will aid in group cohesion and make them feel more comfortable, allowing the group to reach maximum productivity.
Lee, R.J. & King, S.N. (2001). Base your leadership values on personal values. Discovering the leader in you: A guide to realizing your personal leadership potential. (pp. 55-70). San Francisco: Jossey-Boss.
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