Leadership 1-6 Slides PDF

# **Safari 7:41 PM Wed 30 Oct** ## **Lecture 1 2** **Slide 8 of 45** ### **Definition of Leadership** - Process whereby an individual influences a group - Involves achieving a common goal - Occurs in groups - Includes attention to common goals - Can be assigned or emergent **Slide 9 of 45** ### **...

# **Safari 7:41 PM Wed 30 Oct** ## **Lecture 1 2** **Slide 8 of 45** ### **Definition of Leadership** - Process whereby an individual influences a group - Involves achieving a common goal - Occurs in groups - Includes attention to common goals - Can be assigned or emergent **Slide 9 of 45** ### **Types of Leadership** #### **Assigned Leadership** - Based on formal position. #### **Emergent Leadership** - Based on actions and follower support. **Slide 11 of 45** ### **The Different Views of Leadership** - Traditional view: Leadership is an inherent trait. - Modern perspective: Leadership is a learnable skill accessible to everyone. ### **TRAIT DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP** - Leader - Height - Intelligence - Extraversion - Fluency - Other Traits - Followers ### **PROCESS DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP** - Leader - Leadership (Interaction) - Followers **Slide 12 of 45** ### **Power and Leadership** - Power: The potential to influence. #### **Position Power** - Derived from organizational role. #### **Personal Power** - Derived from followers' perception of value. **Slide 14 of 45** ### **Position Power** - Legitimate - Reward - Coercive - Information ### **Personal Power** - Referent - Expert **Slide 15 of 45** ### **Leadership vs. Management** - Distinct but overlapping concepts. - Both involve guiding groups towards goals. #### **Management** - Focus on planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling. #### **Leadership** - Focus on influence and change. **Slide 17 of 45** ### **Trait Approach** - Focus on leaders' innate qualities - Key traits: - Intelligence - Self-confidence - Determination - Integrity - Sociability ### **A Leader-Centered** - Strengths - and Criticism **Slide 18 of 45** ### **How Does the Trait Approach Work?** **1. Focus on the Leader** - Trait approach focuses solely on the leader. - Ignores followers and situational factors. - Simpler to understand than other leadership approaches. **2. Identifying Leader Traits** - Aims to determine which traits effective leaders possess. - Assumes leaders are born with specific qualities. **3. Leadership Profile** - Organisations seek individuals with desired leadership traits. - Use trait assessment tools to match people to positions. - Belief that right people lead to better performance. **Slide 20 of 45** ### **Strengths of the Trait Approach** **1. Intuitive Appeal** - Fits societal perception of leaders as exceptional individuals. - Reinforces belief in leaders as gifted people with special traits. **2. Extensive Research** - Backed by a century of research and studies. - Provides credibility and a solid foundation of data. - Identifies key traits linked to leadership success. **3. Focus on the Leader** - Deepens understanding of the leader's role in leadership. - Provides insights into leader-trait relationships. **4. Practical Applications** - Offers benchmarks for aspiring leaders to identify necessary traits. - Provides tools for assessing leadership strengths and weaknesses. - Helps improve overall leadership effectiveness. **Slide 21 of 45** ### **Weaknesses of the Trait Approach** **1. Lack of Definitive Traits** - No clear list of leadership traits. - Numerous studies, inconsistent results. - Endless list of potential traits. **2. Ignoring the Situation** - Traits alone don't determine leadership. - Different situations require different traits. - Traits might lead to emergence, not maintenance. **3. Subjective Interpretation** - Many different opinions on important traits. - Self-help books often based on personal views. - Lack of strong research to support trait lists. **Slide 24 of 45** ### **Skills Approach** ### **A Leader-Centered** - Emphasizes skills and abilities that can be learned and developed. - Three-skill approach: Technical; Human; Conceptual Skills - Skills model: Competencies; Individual Attributes; Leadership Outcomes - Considers the impact of career experiences and environmental influences. # **Safari 7:41 PM Wed 30 Oct** ## **Lecture 1 2** **Slide 46 of 56** ### **Creon's refusal to engage with those around him caused his isolation** - **A) Antigone's Direct Appeal:** - Antigone's forceful argument for religious and family duties. - Creon's rejection of Antigone's plea. - **B) The Chorus' Subtle Guidance:** - The chorus's role in providing guidance to Creon. - Their adaptability to Creon's emotional state. - Examples of their subtle suggestions and warnings. - **C) Haemon's Appeal:** - Haemon's role as a devoted son. - His warning about the people's opposition to Creon's decision. - Creon's dismissal of Haemon's concerns. - **D) Tiresias' Prophecy:** - Tiresias' role as a priest and seer. - His warning about the consequences of Creon's actions. - Creon's initial disbelief and subsequent regret. - **E) The Sentry's Trepidation:** - The sentry's fear and uncertainty. - The message conveyed about Creon's leadership style. - Creon's failure to recognize the significance of the sentry's fear. **Slide 47 of 56** ### **Why Leaders Need Dialogue** - Avoid self-imposed loneliness: Seek counsel from others before making decisions. - Acknowledge the value of diverse perspectives: Listen to the insights of those around you. - Understand the human aspect of leadership: Engage with people on a personal level. # **Safari 7:48 PM Wed 30 Oct** ## **Lecture 5 Am I Ready to Take Responsibility** **Slide 40 of 56** ### **The Captain's Moral Dilemma:** - The arrival of Archbold, the captain of the Sephora, presents the captain with a difficult moral dilemma. - Archbold's insistence that Leggatt is a murderer challenges the captain's own judgment and understanding of the situation. - To protect Leggatt from unfair treatment, the captain must deceive Archbold, a decision that tests his moral boundaries and forces him to confront his own ethical complexities. **Slide 42 of 56** ### **The Captain's Dilemma:** - The captain is increasingly stressed and distracted by the hidden escapee in his cabin, which is affecting his leadership and the crew's morale. ### **The Captain's Plan:** - The captain devises a plan to get the escapee off the ship by asserting his authority, convincing the escapee to leave voluntarily, and creating a distraction to facilitate the escape. **Slide 41 of 56** ### **Can I Take Responsibility?** **Slide 35 of 56** ### **Can I Take Small Steps Forward?** - Managers often underestimate the challenges of new roles. Despite thinking they understand the scope of a new challenge, many managers find themselves unprepared for the rapid deterioration of the situation. - This is often due to a combination of inexperience, misjudgment, and the harsh realities of the work ahead. - Effective leaders respond with action, not avoidance. Instead of avoiding reality through blaming, freezing, or analysis, the new captain takes practical steps to build credibility with the crew. - This involves small, consistent actions that demonstrate leadership and competence. **Slide 29 of 56** ### **Can I Look at the Reality Around Me?** - The captain's burden and the struggle for responsibility: - Secret sharing: Leggatt's presence as a stowaway creates a tense and secretive atmosphere. - Pressure and distraction: The captain faces immense pressure to keep Leggatt's secret, which affects his ability to perform his duties. - Fear of discovery: The captain's career is at risk if the crew discovers Leggatt. - Internal conflict: The captain struggles with his own emotions and the moral implications of his situation. - Lack of a climactic resolution: Conrad avoids a Hollywood-style heroic act, focusing instead on the internal struggle and the gradual steps toward taking responsibility. **Slide 17 of 56** ### **Do I Really Feel My Responsibilities?** - In the days before telecommunications, sea captains were the ultimate empowered employees. - For months on end, they had full and final responsibility for the welfare of a crew and for achieving the military or commercial objectives of a voyage. - When captains faced difficult decisions, they could look to the law of the sea, confer with other officers, and search their memories and experience. - In the end, however, they made their own decisions and lived with the consequences. # **Files 7:57 PM Wed 30 Oct** ## **Lecture 6 Are my Role Models unsetteling** **Slide 18 of 51** ### **Does My Role Model Meet Deep Needs?** - Jerry and Vesta: A Complex Relationship - Guilt and Regret: Jerry constantly feels guilty about his past relationship with Vesta. - Vesta's Influence: Vesta's influence on Jerry's life is significant. - Vesta's Impact: Vesta's unsettling presence spurred Jerry to success in life and work. - Jerry's Struggles: Jerry struggles with guilt and inadequacy despite his efforts to help Vesta. - Emotional Responsibility: Jerry was overwhelmed with emotional responsibilities. **Slide 19 of 51** ### **Why does Jerry feel so strongly about Vesta, forty years later?** - Jerry's Guilt and Regret for Vesta - Failed to meet Vesta's needs: Jerry feels responsible for not being able to fully help Vesta despite his efforts. - Emotional burden: The weight of his parents' illness and Vesta's situation overwhelmed Jerry. - Responsibility: Jerry took on more than he could handle, including financial obligations and emotional support. - Unresolved debt: Jerry feels he owes Vesta a great deal, but cannot repay it due to her death. - Personal struggles: Jerry's own vulnerabilities and fears contributed to his feelings of guilt and inadequacy. **Slide 24 of 51** ### **What Does My Role Model Elicit Me?** - Vesta's influence on Jerry: - Jerry has not emulated Vesta's virtues. - Vesta's simple acts of kindness have not had a significant impact on Jerry's character. - Jerry has always been a kind-hearted person. - Jerry doubts his own toughness. - Vesta plays a critical role in Jerry's life and has helped him meet some very deep needs. - Time is important: Jerry feels so guilty about Vesta's memory despite her death. **Slide 25 of 51** ### **What Does My Role Model Elicit Me?** - Vesta does not simply set an example for Jerry; she also elicits important things from him. - Through his relationship with Vesta, Jerry learns a great deal about himself, and what he learns changes his life. **Slide 26 of 51** ### **Jerry's Learnings and Career Choice** - Empathy and compassion are essential: Jerry's experiences with Vesta and his clients taught him the importance of empathy and compassion. - Success should not come at the expense of others: Jerry realized that he didn't want to succeed by exploiting others. - Large corporations often prioritize profits over ethics: His experiences with insurance companies and mills made him wary of corporate culture. - Entrepreneurship offers a more ethical path: Jerry chose entrepreneurship to build a business that aligned with his values. - His laundry business is a positive force: Jerry believes his laundry business helps people and avoids causing harm. **Slide 29 of 51** ### **Does a Role Model Offer Gifts of Discomfort?** - Vesta offers gifts of discomfort. - Vesta is a fellow human being, not just a stereotype. - Realis: Jerry recognizes his privilege compared to Vesta's situation. - Power: Jerry seeks to leverage his connections and ability to help others. - Action: Jerry decides to make a positive impact through business and community involvement. **Slide 30 of 51** ### **Jerry's Reflections on His Life** - Ethical Question: Jerry questions his ethics, admitting he may have succeeded unfairly by taking credit for a student's invention. - Racial Bias: Jerry feels uncomfortable with his daughter's interracial relationship. - Vesta's Impact: Vesta's memory challenges Jerry to re-evaluate his life and his treatment of others. - Personal Growth: Jerry's experiences with Vesta have forced him to confront his own biases and shortcomings. **Slide 35 of 51** ### **Do I Have Down-to-Earth Role Models?** - Moral Growth: Jerry's time with Vesta helped him realize his capacity for deep ethical reflection - Self-Discovery: These struggles led him to a deeper understanding of himself and his values - Overcoming Challenges: Despite his youth, poverty and other responsibilities, Jerry managed to care for Vesta after her parents' death. - Personal Fulfillment: This experience was difficult, but rewarding for him. **Slide 36 of 51** ### **Do I Have Down-to-Earth Role Models?** - From grade school on, we are encouraged to look for role models among the great figures of history. - These exemplary men and women have often changed the world, often at great personal cost. - We can learn a great deal from these heroic figures-their lives dramatise important values-but they reside on pedestals. - Their challenges, virtues, and feats are far removed from the daily lives of almost everyone. **Slide 43 of 51** ### **Do I Have "Will Fix" Role Models?** - Many people find the concept of role models to be disappointing. - There is a profound approach to learning about values and vice. - It is a common experience to observe the flaws of great people who make it to the top. **Slide 44 of 51** ### **Do I Have “Will Fix” Role Models?** - One of Jerry's vivid memories of Vesta involves a primitive wooden sign in front of her house. - It was shaped like a teapot, colored a faded pink, and had black cracks painted all over it, along with the words “Will Fix.” - She supported herself by mending broken China. - Mending requires extraordinary patience and exquisite attention to detail. - Four decades later, Jerry can still picture Vesta, sitting at her table, doing this work. - Why is this memory so vivid?