Leadership According to Andrew Wilson tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012-09-10:/wils1310/wils1310//16592 2012-11-04T02:58:27Z Blog by Andrew Wilson for OLPD 1301W Fall 2012. Movable Type Enterprise 4.31-en November 3rd Leadership Definition tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/wils1310/wils1310//16592.374389 2012-11-04T02:42:06Z 2012-11-04T02:58:27Z My current definition of leadership is that leadership is not just a position which entails dealing with controversy, fostering improvement among colleagues, serving others, and planning for the future, but also a process that facilitates positive change. My current definition... wils1310 My current definition of leadership is that leadership is not just a position which entails dealing with controversy, fostering improvement among colleagues, serving others, and planning for the future, but also a process that facilitates positive change.

My current definition of leadership is that leadership is not just a position which entails dealing with controversy, maintaining a sense of perspective, fostering improvement among colleagues, serving others, and planning for the future, but also a process that facilitates positive change. Between my two definitions I picked up the concept of "Get on the balcony" (Heifetz and Linksy page 52). This ability for self reflection not only impacts one's decision making, but also provides an example for peers and subordinates. Self reflection is an incredibly useful tool and much like last weeks reading, is something I am not sure how I forgot to include. I am not completely sold on the "One big thing" concept, as I would tend to think it is up for the individual to prioritize and act on leadership suggestions. That being said, I can see how the concept does simplify and prioritize what one needs to change about themselves.

]]> October 27 Leadership Definition tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/wils1310/wils1310//16592.373336 2012-10-28T01:35:21Z 2012-10-28T01:50:57Z My previous journal entries have failed to mention the importance of protection into and planning for the future. The Heifetz, Grashow, and Linksy article mentioned the necessity of fostering adaptation (Heifetz, et. al. page 66). A leader must be able... wils1310 My previous journal entries have failed to mention the importance of protection into and planning for the future. The Heifetz, Grashow, and Linksy article mentioned the necessity of fostering adaptation (Heifetz, et. al. page 66). A leader must be able to stray from previous practices in order to be successful in the future. My previous entries focused on the present without any regard to planning for the future. I agreed with the Heifetz, et. al. readings and the focus on adaptation, succeeding in crisis, and taking care of oneself.

My current definition of leadership is that leadership is not just a position which entails dealing with controversy, fostering improvement among colleagues, serving others, and planning for the future, but also a process that facilitates positive change. My leadership definition was altered due to the Astin and Astin reading an their leadership model. Previously I had just conceived leadership to be related to a position, but their idea that "Leadership is viewed as a process rather than a position" (Astin and Astin page 18) and the individual, group, and community model presented a different view. Both the Astin and Astin and Barbuto reading are valuable in that the Barbuto reading buoy's my service component and the Astin and Astin adds the leadership process component. I can see that the Astin and Astin reading may be disagreeable to some, but I agreed with the leadership process resulting in change idea once it was presented.

]]> October 20 Leadership Definition tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/wils1310/wils1310//16592.372322 2012-10-20T18:35:51Z 2012-10-20T18:44:30Z After reading the Goleman and Rath/Conchie articles, my definition of leadership has been added to, but not subtracted from. I was not aware of the different styles employed by leaders (Goleman pg. 4). The idea that a leader can use... wils1310 After reading the Goleman and Rath/Conchie articles, my definition of leadership has been added to, but not subtracted from. I was not aware of the different styles employed by leaders (Goleman pg. 4). The idea that a leader can use different styles of leadership, and not just a single set of "good" leadership attributes is new to me. That being said, I still believe the qualities I outlined in the first blog post are necessary to be a good leader, but my definition has certainly been enhanced through the readings. I did not disagree with anything during this week's readings, but I imagine that I will start to disagree with some of the readings as my knowledge about leadership grows.

My previous journal entries have failed to mention the importance of protection into and planning for the future. The Heifetz, Grashow, and Linksy article mentioned the necessity of fostering adaptation (Heifetz, et. al. page 66). A leader must be able to stray from previous practices in order to be successful in the future. My previous entries focused on the present without any regard to planning for the future. I agreed with the Heifetz, et. al. readings and the focus on adaptation, succeeding in crisis, and taking care of oneself.

]]> Sept. 29 Leadership Definition tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/wils1310/wils1310//16592.367241 2012-09-29T21:10:57Z 2012-09-29T21:22:27Z I consider leadership to be a set of character attributes that allow for one to direct a group or collection of people. The attributes necessary for quality leadership include an ability to make all members of a group feel as... wils1310 I consider leadership to be a set of character attributes that allow for one to direct a group or collection of people. The attributes necessary for quality leadership include an ability to make all members of a group feel as if they serve a purpose, knowledge about the task of the group, the main person in dealing with outside entities, and an ability to improve the abilities of others in the group.


After reading the Goleman and Rath/Conchie articles, my definition of leadership has been added to, but not subtracted from. I was not aware of the different styles employed by leaders (Goleman pg. 4). The idea that a leader can use different styles of leadership, and not just a single set of "good" leadership attributes is new to me. That being said, I still believe the qualities I outlined in the first blog post are necessary to be a good leader, but my definition has certainly been enhanced through the readings. I did not disagree with anything during this week's readings, but I imagine that I will start to disagree with some of the readings as my knowledge about leadership grows.

]]> Initial conception of leadership tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2012:/wils1310/wils1310//16592.364770 2012-09-10T21:20:16Z 2012-09-10T21:34:27Z I consider leadership to be a set of character attributes that allow for one to direct a group or collection of people. The attributes necessary for quality leadership include an ability to make all members of a group feel as... wils1310 I consider leadership to be a set of character attributes that allow for one to direct a group or collection of people. The attributes necessary for quality leadership include an ability to make all members of a group feel as if they serve a purpose, knowledge about the task of the group, the main person in dealing with outside entities, and an ability to improve the abilities of others in the group.

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