LDSH- Mod 1 Flashcards
Foundational Concepts
What is leadership?
An influence relationship among leaders and followers in order to achieve the outcomes that reflect their shared purposes
What are the 6 main things that leadership involves?
Influence Intention Personal responsibility and integrity Change Shared Purpose Followers
In terms of leadership, what is a Paradigm?
A shared mindset that represents how leaders think about and perceive the world
What are some characteristics of the old paradigm leader?
Stabilizer Controller Competitor Diversity avoider Hero
What are some characteristics of the new paradigm leader?
Change manager Facilitator Collaborator Diversity promoter Humble
How does leadership differ from management?
Management is the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling resources.
Leadership is an influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend real changes and outcomes that reflect their shared purposes
What is the relationship between leadership and management?
They go hand in hand and enhance each other
What are the 6 historical theories on approaches to leadership?
Great man Trait Behavior Contingency Influence Relational
Explain great man theories
Leaders are born with heroic leadership traits and natural abilities of power and influence
Explain trait theories
The theory that if traits such as intelligence or energy could be identified, leaders could be predicted
Explain behavior theories
Looking at what a leader does instead of who they are.
Explain contingency theories
The theory that leaders can analyze their situations and tailor their behavior to match
Explain influence theories
Leaders influence people by providing an inspiring vision of the future
Explain relational theories
How leaders and followers interact and influence one another
Which historical theory on approaches to leadership is most used today?
Relational theories
Describe the 4 eras of leadership
Era 1
Pre-industrial. Most organizations were small and run by a single individual who hired friends and relatives. Small size led to a stable nature
Era 2
Emergence of hierarchy and bureaucracy. Organizations became larger, requiring formalized SOPs.
Era 3
World no longer stable. Extreme competition. Era of the team leader and change leader.
Era 4
Digital age. Change happens at fast pace. Need for agile leadership. Leaders must constantly improve, change and adapt.
Define agile leadership.
Giving up control in the traditional sense and encouraging the growth and development of others.
Can leadership be learned?
Yes
What is derailment?
When a manager with a good track record plateaus and can no longer advance due to a mismatch between job needs and personal skills
What are the 5 fatal flaws that cause derailment?
Performance problems Relationship problems Difficulty changing Difficulty building and leading a team Narrow management experience
What are the 5 basic steps to learn to be a leader?
Practice leadership in your everyday life
Emulate successful leaders
Find a mentor
Complete a leadership course
Work on personal traits of empathy and patience
What are some key terms and qualities associated with leadership?
Influence Inspire Guide Motivate People development Shared purpose Persuasion
Describe Mission, Vision and Objectives
Mission - The why
Vision- Goals (short/medium/long term)
Objectives - The things necessary to acheive the mission & vision
