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Cindy is a _______________ type of Leader. (High Score )
Cindy Brockman
Lauren Wilkins
Leadership
- A dynamic process of interactions between 2
or more members of a group, which involves
recognition and acceptance of leaderfollower roles by group members within a
certain situation.
- It also involves activities on the parts of the
leader and followers which aid the group in
working toward its goals.
Three Leadership Styles
-Autocratic
-Democratic
-Laissez-faire
Autocratic Leadership
-These types of Leaders are:
-Decision Makers
-Good in Emergencies
-Low Trust in Groups
This leader is accepted if:
-Communication is Understood
-Group has abilities to Comply
-Consistent with Personal Interests
Explosive Autocratic
-This type of leader does not trust the group,
communicates little, and makes all the decisions.
-Motivation of this leader comes from leaders needs for
security and status with the results showing the leader
the best possible light, even at expense of others.
-The message the leader sends is, “You will do it.”
Benevolent Autocratic
-This leader has parental like attitude, which is seen as
through their leadership acts.
-Style is used when a leader believes people should do
something for their own good.
-It is directive, but the leader will often add commentary
-The type of message the leader sends is, “Do it, Please.”
-Leader does not trust group members, and his/her
motivation is in the best interest of others, rather than
self.
Democratic Leadership
Leadership style is based on:
-Group Decisions
-Voting/Majority Opinion
-Group Members have a Voice
Style does not work with:
-Immature Group
-Time Crunch
-If all Group Members do not feel Valued
Laissez-faire Leadership
Style is Based on:
-Group Freedom/ Hands-Off Approach
-Leaders seem Uninvolved
-Leader turns over control; delegates authority
-This style works well for group developments and when
employees are self-motivated.
-The message the leader sends is, “Let it Be.”
Consultive Leadership
In this Style of Leadership the leader may ask for input,
but the leader decision is still finial.
This Style:
-Implies some level of trust between Leader and Group
Members
-The Leader tries to make people feel Included
-The message the leader sends is, “ How would You like
to do it.”
Participative Leadership
-This Leader has trust in Group Members
-Also includes group members in decision making
-The message the leader sends is, “What do You think we
should do?”
This Style:
-Full Group Involvement
-A Group Effort
-Group Members all Agree on Decision
-Time Consuming, Great for Devlopment
Choosing the Appropriate
Leadership Style
-When choosing the right leadership styles you should make
sure it is the right style for you and will be the most effective
in your situation.
-Things to consider when choosing a style:
- The Leader
- Leader’s Experience
-Task
- Maturity
-The Group
- Knowledge
-The Situation
- Skills
- Time Constraints
- The Environment
- Equipment Available
- Temperature
Leadership: Four Styles
By: W.C. Howard, Ph.D.
-This article is used to create an awareness and provide
instruction for leaders struggling with identification of their
own leadership styles.
- First leaders provide direction to the people they are leading.
- Second leaders generate trust and act in a honest manner.
- Third leaders must be willing to work outside of the safety
zone.
- Fourth leaders are to be communicators of hope and must
use good communications skills with the group.
Examining Six Different Leadership Styles In Relation to
Constrained Change at Winona State University
By: Richard Bowman, Jr.
- This articles talks about six leadership styles related to
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change: Anti-Change, Rational, Panacea, Bolt-on,
Integrated, and Continuous.
These styles “represents a unique set of perceptions,
attitudes, and behaviors regarding how organizational
disruption should be addressed.”
Anti-Change= avoid as many fluctuations as possible.
Rational= “focus how to contain logic and linear
execution”.
Panacea= “solution to disruption problems is found within
communication and motivation.
Bolt-on= learning how to regain sense of control.
Continued:
- Integrated= “searching for ways to use the structure and
discipline”.
- Continuous= attempting to leverage agility into a strategic
asset.
Leadership styles and associated personality traits: Support
for the conceptualisation of transactional and
transformational leadership
By: René van Eeden, Frans Cilliers, Vasi van Deventer
- This article talks about Transformational leadership,
Transactional leadership, and Laissez-fair style or passive
leadership.
- Transformational=influences followers to respect, admire,
and trust the leader. Sometimes making sacrifices along the
way.
- Transactional= involves a social exchange process where the
leader clarifies what the followers need to do their part as
members in the group.
Continued:
- Laissez-faire or passive= implies avoidance or absence of
leadership. Leader leaves the responsibility to the members
of the group. Allowing self-management.
References
 Bowman, J., Richard. (2000). Examining six different leadership styles in relation to
constrained change at Winona State University. Education, 120(3), 455. Retrieved from
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 Howard, W. C. (2005). Leadership: Four styles. Education, 126(2), 384-391. Retrieved from
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 Jordan, D. J. (2007). Leadership in leisure services, making a difference. (3 ed.). Venture
Pub.
 van Eeden, R., Cilliers, F., & van Deventer, V. (2008). Leadership styles and associated
personality traits: Support for the conceptualisation of transactional and
transformational leadership. South African Journal of Psychology, 38(2), 253-267.
Retrieved from
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 http://www.cascadia.edu/files/leadership_styles.pdf
 Power point class notes