Leadership Perspective - MGen Cordura Flashcards

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“A true leader has the _____ to stand alone, the _____ to make tough decisions, and the _____ to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.”

  • Douglas MacArthur
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confidence
courage
compassion

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Three things that give us our identity:

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Ethos
Culture
Meaning

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3
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It comprises leadership of self, organization, and others.

Leadership Style

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Transcendental Leadership

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Is the quality of being outstanding or extremely good.

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Excellence

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5
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Great leaders are born, not made.

Leadership Theory

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Trait Theory

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Leader is able to communicate and share a common vision.

Leadership Style

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Transformational Leadership

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Determine leadership style using the Least Preferred Co-Worker (LPC) Scale.

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Fiedler’s Path-Goal Theory

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“Leadership is ______, nothing more, nothing else.”

  • John Maxwell
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influence

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Task clarity and the means to task accomplishment.

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Task structure

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10
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Encompasses a number of different attributes, and together, these attributes identify and define a professional.

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Professionalism

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Preference for structure and order.

Leadership Style

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Transactional Leadership

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12
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Fate determined they were great people and they were simply fulfilling their destiny.
(Leadership Theory)

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Great Man Theory

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It comprises traits (professionalism), development, and demeanor.

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Leadership of self

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14
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3 Factors of Fiedler’s Contingency Theories

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Leader-member relations

Task structure

The position power

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15
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If you have the ability to lead, you were born with it, with no way of learning those skills.
(Leadership Theory)

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Trait Theory

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16
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Leadership is based on the individual who was born for great things.
(Leadership Theory)

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Great Man Theory

17
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Leaders and followers inspire each other thereby transforming both people and organization.
(Leadership Style)

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Transformational Leadership

18
Q

“______ people well enough so they can leave. ______ them well enough so they don’t want to.”

  • Sir Richard Branson
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train

treat

19
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Task-oriented leader

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Low LPC

20
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Strike a balance on how you perceive yourself and how others will perceive you.

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Leadership of self

21
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Relationship-oriented leader

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High LPC

22
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Leadership effectiveness is determined by how well leadership style matches the situation.
(Leadership Theory)

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Fiedler’s Contingency Theories

23
Q

“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who ________ others.”

  • Bill Gates
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empower

24
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General atmosphere of the group and the feelings such as trust, loyalty and confidence that the group has for its leader.

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Leader-member relations

25
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“The capacity and the will to rally men and women to a common purpose and the character which inspires confidence.”

  • Bernard Law Montgomery
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Leadership

26
Q

Follows a system of rewards and punishments.

Leadership Style

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Transactional Leadership

27
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Relationship of influence between leaders and collaborators based on a special kind of motivation on the leader to contribute to the good of those he leads.

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Transcendental Leadership

28
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Authority to reward and punish.

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The position power

29
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Follower exceeds expectations resulting to greater productivity and lesser conflict.

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Transformational Leadership

30
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10 Best-Known Leadership Theories

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  1. The Great Man Theory
  2. The Trait Theory of Leadership
  3. The Skills Theory of Leadership
  4. The Style Theory of Leadership
  5. The Situational Leadership Theory
  6. The Contingency Theory
  7. Transactional Leadership
  8. Transformational Leadership
  9. Leader-Member Exchange Theory
  10. Servant Leadership Theory