AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP CHAPTER V Flashcards
(18 cards)
Authentic leadership and sustainability, what is the model ?
Corporate social responsibility model
How do I achieve balanced leadership
What are the current challenges ?
Too many wrong leaders : authenticity = sustainable
common threat = ego-driver charismatic leaders who don’t accept criticism
Self-interest = must include human dignity and moral obligations in leadership
Mindfulness can be used in non ethical way
How does the Corporate Social Responsibility model emerged ?
Scandales no more trust
Focus on values : human right, customer interest, social ethical issues & environmental issues
Maximise shareholders, employees, society
Moral perspective
Cannot lead without own knowledge & deep values
Internal norms, values = honest, open, humble, ethical and optimistic
What are the four dimensions of authentic leadership ?
Balanced processing : integrate information, decision based on diff sources
Internalised moral perspective : values & preferences : pressure no efficient
Relational transparency : share informations, thoughts, feelings : open, vulnerable etc
Self-aware : judge strengths, limitations, motivations and reputation
= overarching (Pierre final)
Why High moral standards and integrity are important ?
If employee feel psychologically safe to work he will take initiative.
To improve individual and team performance
What are the authentic leadership skills ?
Avoiding extremes, pursuing balance and cognitive complexity
Integrate contradictory leadership
Why should the leader avoid extremes ?
Chickens’ group eggs ex
Pecking model = out dated
Too much of a good thing effet = positive can be negative if too much
What are the different management approach according to Robert Quinn ?
Horizontal axis represent internal vs external focus
Vertical axis is about control and flexibility
What is Quinn’s competitive framework negative and positive zone ?
Circle inside = negative / outside = negative
In the middle = positive
Rigide bureaucracy = transactional leadership = too cynical
The tyrannical egoists = transformational leadership
Permissive pushover = servant leader
Impractical dreamer = empowering leader
Can be negative behaviour becoming quality ?
Narcissism = optimal level of= good = extrovert people
Who leader is full of contradiction as an authentic leader ?
Jeff Bezos : the case of paradox 2 conflicting ideas = true
Paradox of servant leader vs transformational
Happiness in present moment and motivation
VS
Look for future reward
Mindfulness vs challenge
Paradox of transactional leader vs transformational
Management
VS
Leadership
Routine
VS
Transformation
Paradox of the empowering vs transactional leaders
Motivational no cure
Vs
Need for hierarchy
No define work = less fluide work
Autobomy and participation vs control
Is everything depending on context and situation ?
Full range leadership
Balance = difficult but complementary
Mane too good at coaching will create overconfidence and narcissistic employees instead of intrinsically motivated employees ?
+ critical = + creative solution and fast adaptation
What is metacognition ?
Metacognition refers to the awareness and regulation of one’s own thinking processes. It is crucial because it enhances cognitive complexity and helps individuals transcend paradoxes in their own behaviour through reflection and self-regulation.
What is the idea of metacognition and why is it important?
A strong metacognitive ability means being mindful of one’s own knowledge and being able to recognise, monitor, and master cognitive processes. It involves three key phases
What are the three key phases of metacognition ?
Planning Phase
Ask: What do I need to do? What do I already know? What do I need to learn?
Purpose: To set goals, activate prior knowledge, and select strategies.
Monitoring (Follow-Up) Phase
Ask: What should I remember? How can I deepen my understanding?
Purpose: To track progress and make adjustments during the task.
Evaluation Phase
Ask: How well did I do? What did I not understand? What could I improve?
Purpose: To assess outcomes, identify gaps, and inform future learning.
