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Which of the following are qualities that distinguish a leader? (Select all that apply)
True or False: Effective leaders should be emotionally unstable.
False
What dark traits lead to toxic leadership?
Narcissism, Machiavellianism, Psychopathology
What is the most fundamental quality of leadership?
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What should leaders focus on to motivate modern employees?
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A leader should have a strong sense of ______.
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List one negative behavior associated with narcissistic leaders.
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Which characteristic of followers helps to influence the leadership process?
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What is crystallized intelligence?
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True or False: Fluid intelligence decreases with age.
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Which of the following are leadership styles?
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What do effective leaders need to balance?
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Which of the following are qualities that distinguish a leader? (Select all that apply)
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A leader must have a strong sense of ______.
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Enthusiasm is an unimportant trait for a good leader.
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What is the heart of caring leadership?
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What are the negative traits that can lead to toxic leadership? (Select all that apply)
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What does integrity in leadership encompass?
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A persistent leader demonstrates ______ and determination.
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Leaders must manipulate others to achieve their goals.
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How do modern leaders view trust and respect?
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Match the leadership styles with their characteristics:
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Fluid intelligence generally increases with age.
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Study Notes
Ten Qualities That Make a Leader
- Vision: Recognizing what needs to be done, inspiring others, having a plan.
- Ability: Knowing the job, being current in their field and setting a good example.
- Enthusiasm: Caring deeply about the work, showing enthusiasm and igniting action in others.
- Stability: Understanding their world, being emotionally stable, and not bringing personal problems to work.
- Concern for Others: Putting others' interests first, being patient, attentive, and never bullying.
- Self-Confidence: Staying calm under pressure, inspiring others with grace, and avoiding questioning their decisions.
- Persistence: Having the drive and determination to complete difficult tasks ("Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.” – Abraham Lincoln)
- Vitality: Having strength, stamina, and being described as vigorous, active, electric and full of life.
- Charisma: Generating interest and a sense of adventure, inspiring loyalty and unleashing the potential energy of others.
- Integrity: Being honest, having strength of character and courage, earning trust and respect.
The Impact Of Negative Leadership Behavior
- There is a "dark triad" of negative traits that corrupt workers and organizations: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathology.
- Narcissism involves self-centeredness, feeling superior, and obsessing over personal power.
- Narcissistic leaders boast, seek attention, and blame others for failures.
- Machiavellianism involves putting self-interest above moral behavior and manipulating others.
- Psychopathology leaders can exhibit impulsive behavior and lack remorse.
- According to Barbara Kellerman, poor leadership can be categorized as incompetence, rigidity, intemperance, callousness, corruption, and cruelty.
- Derailed leaders often fail to meet performance objectives, build teams, adapt to changing situations, and prepare for promotion.
Characteristics of Followers
- Respect for authority and interpersonal trust are characteristics that influence the leadership process.
- Individuals who respect authority and are trusting are led more easily.
- There's a decline in trust towards leadership in American society, attributed to the focus on individual advantage, the decline of social structures, and influential leaders prioritizing self-interest.
- Modern employees don't respond well to the strategies used by past leaders who relied on force, threats, and punishment.
- Modern leaders earn trust and respect, focusing on motivation, facilitation, and avoiding forceful tactics.
- Trust is earned, not demanded.
- Stuart Levine and Michael Crom's trust principles for effective leadership include dealing openly, considering all views, keeping promises, giving responsibility, listening to understand, and caring about people.
Situational Factors
- Situational factors affect the leadership process, including the size of the organization, social and psychological climate, employment patterns, and the type, place, and purpose of work.
Different Kinds of Intelligence
- Crystallized intelligence represents lifetime intellectual achievements and increases over time, including vocabulary, accumulated facts, problem-solving within an area of expertise, and comprehension.
- Fluid intelligence is about mental flexibility and processing information rapidly in new areas. It starts to decrease after the mid-eighties.
Styles of Leading
- Leadership styles include directive, participative, and free-rein.
- Each individual develops preferred styles through modeling, formal training, and personal experience.
- Leaders must be adaptable to meet the needs of different employees and situations.
- There is no universal style of leading.
- Conflicts can arise when leading and following styles clash, especially in decision making, goal setting, and communication.
Leadership Effectiveness Today
- There is no universal formula for leadership success, making it more of an art than a science and more about skill than knowledge.
- An effective leader must be both a director and a motivator, implementer and innovator, mentor and team builder, expert and moral force, and organizer and developer of people.
- Modern leadership demands include empowering people, generating ideas, coaching teams, doing the right things, and developing people.
Ten Qualities of a Leader
- Leaders need a strong sense of purpose, they recognize what needs to be done, and they inspire those around them
- A leader should be able to perform the tasks they are asking others to complete
- Genuine enthusiasm is an important trait of a good leader
- Leaders must understand their world and how it relates to others
- Leaders should truly care about the well-being of people
- Self-confidence can give the leader inner strength to overcome difficult tasks
- A persistent leader has the drive and determination to complete challenging tasks
- Effective leaders are full of vitality, regardless of age
- Charisma is a special personal quality that generates others’ interest
- The most important quality of leadership is integrity
Negative Behaviors of Leaders
- The dark triad is a group of three negative personality traits which can lead to toxic leadership
- Narcissism
- Machiavellianism
- Psychopathology
- Narcissists are self-centered, have feelings of superiority, and are obsessed with personal power and glory
- Machiavellianism puts self-interest over moral behavior
- Leaders who showcase traits of psychopathology can have impulsive behavior, a lack of remorse, or guilt related to their actions
Characteristics of Followers
- Characteristics of followers that influence leadership are respect for authority and interpersonal trust
- People who respect authority and have a trusting nature are led more easily than people who disregard authorities
- Leaders should adjust to the changing expectations of modern employees
Situational Factors
- Many factors influence the leadership process, like size of the organization, social and psychological climate, patterns of employment, and the type, place, and purpose of the work
Different Kinds of Intelligence
- Crystallized intelligence represents one’s lifetime of intellectual attainments
- Fluid intelligence involves mental flexibility
Styles of Leading
- Leadership styles include directive, participative, and free-rein
- Leaders need to adjust their styles to meet the needs of different employees and situations
Leadership Effectiveness Today
- Effective leaders must be both a director and motivator. They must also be an implementer and innovator
- Effective leaders are also mentors and team builders
- There is no one perfect way to be a leader, leadership is an art, skill, and difficult
- Effective leaders must be experts, moral forces, organizers, and developers of people.
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Explore the essential qualities that define successful leaders. This quiz delves into traits like vision, enthusiasm, and self-confidence, highlighting the importance of stability and charisma in leadership roles. Test your understanding of what makes a great leader.
