Wk1-5 Flashcards
What is leadership? How does it differ to management?
Influencing followers to achieve a mutual goal.
Focuses on change, transforming influence, future possiblities. Motivating followers. Organisational vision and future.
Management focuses on handling existing processes and systems. Maintaining status quo. Bottom line profit focus.
What are the three essential elements of leadership?
- Leader
- Follower
- Context
What values does the Eastern leadership philosophies hold in high esteem?
Humility.
Servanthood.
Selflessness.
Lao Tzu - ‘one must be selfless to enhance self.’
What is Plato’s concept of the ideal leader?
The Philosopher king.
Needs both wisdom and knowledge to lead.
What factors influence leadership development?
Crucible events.
Historical context/situation.
Family relationships - eg. abuse by family, triggers destructive leadership - Hitler, Stalin etc.
What are the elements of vision?
Core ideology: core values and purpose.
Envisioned future - vivid description.
BHAG.
How can one find their purpose in life?
What are personal core values?
Where do they intersect with personal talents?
How do core values shape the leadership process?
Guiding principles.
Dictate leadership style.
Lead by example - acting out values in reality.
What are the six dimensions of servant leadership?
- Authentic self
- covenantal relationship
- Responsible morality
- Transforming influence
- Transcendental spirituality
- Voluntary subordination
What is the trait approach of leadership?
Leaders have distinct, innate qualities that non leaders do not have or can develop.
What is Socrates view on leadership?
Leaders should serve their followers through educating them and bring out truths.
What is the difference between charismatic leaders and transformational leaders?
Charismatic: extraordinary competence, high follower dependence on leadership.
Transformational: inspire, develop, empower followers.
What are crucible events?
Defining moment, triggers deep introspection that can create a new or altered sense of identity.
What is adaptive capacity?
Adaptive capacity is hardiness, and ability to grasp context. Create opportunity from hardship.
How can one lead with vulnerability?
Make your own experiences (good or bad) valuable resources to others and their lives.
