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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of charismatic leaders?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of charismatic leaders?
Transactional leadership focuses solely on the emotional connections between leaders and followers.
Transactional leadership focuses solely on the emotional connections between leaders and followers.
False
What type of leadership aims to empower followers and nurture them through change?
What type of leadership aims to empower followers and nurture them through change?
Transformational leadership
Authentic leadership is viewed as something that can be __________ in a leader.
Authentic leadership is viewed as something that can be __________ in a leader.
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Which statement best describes transformational leaders?
Which statement best describes transformational leaders?
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Transactional leaders help followers reach their fullest potential by focusing on their needs and motives.
Transactional leaders help followers reach their fullest potential by focusing on their needs and motives.
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List one trait that followers typically exhibit towards charismatic leaders.
List one trait that followers typically exhibit towards charismatic leaders.
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Match the following leadership styles with their descriptions:
Match the following leadership styles with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a component of authentic leadership?
Which of the following is NOT a component of authentic leadership?
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Servant leadership focuses on the personal well-being of followers.
Servant leadership focuses on the personal well-being of followers.
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What is one characteristic of servant leadership?
What is one characteristic of servant leadership?
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The four components of authentic leadership are self-awareness, internalized moral perspective, _____, and relational transparency.
The four components of authentic leadership are self-awareness, internalized moral perspective, _____, and relational transparency.
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Match the leadership approach to its main focus:
Match the leadership approach to its main focus:
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What does foresight in servant leadership refer to?
What does foresight in servant leadership refer to?
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Adaptive leadership is primarily focused on maintaining the status quo.
Adaptive leadership is primarily focused on maintaining the status quo.
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What is one central characteristic of servant leadership related to followers?
What is one central characteristic of servant leadership related to followers?
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Servant leaders demonstrate _____ through clear and persistent communication.
Servant leaders demonstrate _____ through clear and persistent communication.
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Which leadership approach focuses on determining the appropriate style based on conditions?
Which leadership approach focuses on determining the appropriate style based on conditions?
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Study Notes
Charismatic Leadership
- Charisma is a leader's personal characteristics, giving them greater influence over followers compared to leaders lacking charisma.
- Key traits of charismatic leaders include: followers having faith in their convictions, aligned beliefs, unquestioning acceptance, perceived excellence, willing obedience, strong emotional connection to company roles, a drive for advancement, and a sense of contributing to group success.
Transactional Leadership
- Transactional leadership focuses on the exchanges between leaders and followers.
- Common in various organizations, a transactional leader attends to follower needs and motivates them to reach potential.
- Transactional leaders often use rewards and punishments to influence followers.
Transformational Leadership
- Transformational leadership empowers and guides followers through change.
- Leaders act as role models, inspire with a vision, build trust, fostering collaboration, encouraging followers, and celebrating achievements.
Authentic Leadership
- Authentic leadership is a developed leadership style, not a fixed trait.
- It's shaped by experiences and life events, including illness and career changes.
- Four components of authentic leadership:
- Self-awareness: understanding one's own values.
- Internalized moral perspective: behaving ethically.
- Balanced processing: engaging in open-minded decision-making.
- Relational transparency: demonstrating honesty and openness.
Servant Leadership
- Servant leadership is characterized by ten key traits:
- Listening: Active, receptive listening to others.
- Empathy: Understanding followers' thoughts and feelings.
- Healing: Supporting followers' well-being.
- Awareness: Understanding oneself and impact on others.
- Persuasion: Gentle, non-judgmental communication to influence.
- Conceptualization: Providing organization vision and direction.
- Foresight: Anticipating future needs.
- Stewardship: Taking responsibility for leadership.
- Commitment to growth: Fostering skill development and opportunity.
- Building community: Cultivating a sense of belonging.
Adaptive Leadership
- Adaptive leadership focuses on followers' adjustments to changing circumstances.
- Leaders mobilize, motivate, and direct efforts toward adaptation and change.
- Leaders encourage followers to change values and explore new ways of living for growth and success.
- It prioritizes supporting individuals in navigating and resolving life changes.
Trait, Behavioral, and Situational Approaches to Leadership
- Trait Approach: Focuses on individual leader characteristics for success. Different traits needed in different leaders.
- Behavioral Approach: Emphasizes leader actions and behaviors as key to success. Leaders' communication styles, decision-making, and conflict resolution are important.
- Situational Approach: Recognizes the most effective leadership style depends on the specific circumstances. Various situations require various leadership styles.
Modern Leadership Theories
- Modern leadership theories acknowledge that leadership is dynamic and evolving, adapting to continuous changes in the environment.
- Fixed definitions are less relevant as the environment and leadership evolve.
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Test your knowledge on charismatic, transactional, and transformational leadership. Discover the key traits and techniques that define each leadership style and how they influence followers. This quiz will help you understand the dynamics of effective leadership in organizations.