2. Leadership Flashcards
Formal vs. Informal Leader
Formal (Specific Title) vs. Informal (no specific title)
What type of insect does not use a leader?
Termites
Leadership traits can sometimes be viewed as _________.
Negative
What are the big 5 personality traits?
- Openness- Curious and creative.
- Conscientiousness- Organized and punctual.
- Extraversion- Loud and social.
- Agreeableness- Tolerant and cooperative.
- Neuroticism- Anxious and moody.
Autocratic Decision Making
Leader makes decision without employee input.
Democratic Decision Making
Leader and employees make joint decisions.
Laissez Fair Decision Making
Employees make decision without leader input.
Situational Leadership
Leadership type changes based on situation.
Situational Leadership Model
- Low
- Moderate
- Moderate
- High
- Low
- Unable, unwilling.
- Telling
- Needs close supervision.
- High task, low relationship. - Moderate
- Willing but unable.
- Selling
- Needs clarification
- High task, high relationship. - Moderate
- Unwilling but able
- Participation
- Jump in
- Low task, high relationship. - High
- Willing and able
- Delegation
- Empowering
- Low task, low relationship.
Transformational Leadership
Employee acts in best interest of company, not themselves.
Transactional Leadership
Employee demonstrates good behaviour because of the positive transactions they are having.
4 Models of Leaders 1. 2. 3. 4.
- Director
- Decision making
- Impatient and controlling - Puzzlemaker
- Great problem solver
- Slow decision making - Coach
- Empowering and motivating.
- Emotionally attached. - Diplomat
- People person and collaboration
- Hard to speak out.
If your leader is a director, you should…
Be clear and direct.
If your leader is a puzzle maker, you should…
Give them the facts.
If your leader is a coach, you should…
Voice your opinion.
