WEEK #3 Flashcards
how many phases of leadership development are there ?
5
what are the 5 phases of leadership development ?
1) Preparation phase
2) Launch phase
3) Maturity phase
4) rebirth/renewal or time to exist
5) Graceful and effective exit and transition to the next challenge
what % of leaders are born ?
BORN = 24%
what % of leaders are made ?
MADE = 76%
“Are leaders born?”
Of course - all leaders are born … but so is every athlete, parent, etc in the world. (all are born but what they do is up to them)
who are Kouzes and Posner ?
- are leadership experts known for their work on leadership development and their influential book, “The Leadership Challenge”.
- They introduced the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, which outline key behaviors that great leaders display:
what are the two keys that jouzes and posner proposed ?
- leaders developed and leadership is not same as holding a leadership position
AND
- Leadership not a place or a gene. Learn from experiences watch other leaders, be on a quest to continually learn and improve
what are the three main parts we look at in answering the question “are leaders born or made?”
1) Genetic predisposition
2) development/mentors
3) opportunity/luck
define “Genetic predisposition”
Intellect, emotional intelligence, physical gifts, charism, personality
define “development/mentors”
Learning, experiences, observations, reflection, trial and error
define “opportunity/luck” :
Parents, birth, right time/circumstances to lead, learn and grow
what are some traits often used to describe first borns ?
- perfectinosit
- responsible
- neuteuring
- reliable
- determined
- motivated
- independent
- achievers
- leader
who is Bernard Bass ?
was a leadership theorist who developed the transformational leadership model, emphasizing how great leaders motivate and inspire their followers to achieve more than they thought possible. His work also distinguished between transactional and transformational leadership styles, shaping modern leadership theory.
what did bernard bass develop ?
the transformational leadership model
who had the Nature vs nurture controversy ?
bernard bass
what is the Nature vs nurture controversy ?
Large scale study of heredity - genes - contribute to energy levels, intelligence, interests, assertiveness, a sense of well-being, and the ability to take risks (remarkable correlation these traits and outcomes among identical twins raised in isolation)
what are some characteristics they study in the nature vs nuture contreversy ?
- genes
- childhood experiences
- birth order
- luck
define “genes” :
intelligence and activity levels
define “childhood experiences” :
anguage, education and team experiences, self confidence, role models, opportunity, etc.
define “birth order” :
first / last born tend to make the best leaders
TRUE OR FALSE
Don’t underestimate luck - being at the right place at the right time
TRUE
Who is J.N. LEBOEUF ?
is a leadership scholar best known for his work in the field of organizational behavior and leadership studies, particularly around the concept of leadership effectiveness.
However, there is less widely available or publicized information on J.N. LeBoeuf compared to other leadership theorists like Kouzes and Posner or Bernard Bass. Many of the references to LeBoeuf’s work are in academic articles or research related to leadership effectiveness, motivation, and group dynamics.
what is J.N. LeBoeuf known for ?
his work in the field of organizational behavior and leadership studies
what did J.N. LeBoeuf tell us?
- Leaders are made, not born
- The critical role of a developmental framework to facilitate an orag’al culture of dev’t
- Must :
- Encounter challenging experiences
- Learn from others (observations)
- Receive helpful feedback
- Take time to reflect on the experience - grow from it; learn from it; better be it
who is john kotter ?
is a well-known leadership expert and professor emeritus at the Harvard Business School, renowned for his work on change management and leadership. He is best known for developing a widely used framework for leading organizational change.
what is John Kotter most known for ?
8-Step Change Model:
what did john kotter tell us ?
- Take jobs based on the challenges and what you’re going to learn
- Challenging assignments early in career
- Visible role models (good and the bad)
- Take on task force assignments
- Mentored by senior executive
- Attended meetings outside core responsibilities
- Experienced formal training / development programs
- Learned how to respond to situations and scenarios
what is genetic predisposition ?
refers to the inherited traits or characteristics passed down from parents through genes that make someone more likely to develop certain health conditions or behaviors. It’s not a guarantee, but a higher likelihood due to one’s genetic makeup.
what are two emerging qualities in leadership research under genetic predisposition ?
1) Intelligence (emotional)
2) Physical energy / persistence
what is a quality we forget about but is EXTREMLY important and growing in significance?
emotional intelligence
talk about the importance of Emotional Intelligence :
- Emotional intelligence is extremely important
- 85% correlation in success (EQ of executive leaders and success)
- EQ can be developed
- EQ (i.e., self awareness, self-management, genuine empathy) is more important than IQ (intelligence) for senior leaders
TRUE OR FALSE
Some people can carry out more than one position some people may only perform one :
TRUE
What are some things we must do in leader development ?
- grow from Role models, mentors and sponsors
- Leader development programs
- Trial and errors
- Reflection
define/describe a “role model” ?
- ‘What i aspire to be’
- Remote or close relationship
- Often has elements of shared identity
define/describe a “Mentor” ?
- Provides skills, guidance and knowledge
- Close and respectful relationship
- Requires time invested with mentee
define/describe a “Sponsor” ?
- Creates opportunities
- Known to the other, but not necessarily close
- Credibility of sponsor is the key
TRUE OR FALSE
An individual cannot be more than one (mentor, role model, sponsor)
FALSE
they often are!
describe the three points of strategic leader development programs :
- Sometimes we expect immediate and significant results
- Reality : it takes time
- Investment : and ongoing coaching
discuss Leader/leadership development :
- Must be in it for long game - single shots not effective (“spray and pray”, need ongoing coaching, mentoring and support)
- Tailor to individuals, changing ends with changing place in hierarchy
- Working with intact teams is one of the new developments to leadership
TRUE OR FALSE
values differ for everyone
TRUE
how many principles does Dr. Jim Weese have ?
6
what are Weese’s Six Principles ?
1) Follow your passion
2) Never stop learning
3) Strive for balance and alignment
4) Invest in yourself and your relationships
5) Seek our mentors and pay back by being a mentor
6) Be kind, generous, confident and enjoy the journey
TRUE OR FALSE
IQ is far more important than EQ (leadership)
FALSE
EQ is far more important than IQ (leadership)
what are the three points we discuss in regards to emotional intelligence ?
1) Self-awareness
2) Self-management
3) Empathy
what do Emotionally intelligent leaders do ?
- Recognize their own emotions
- Have the ability to relate to other’s emotions
- Actively listen to others
- Actively participate in conversations and understand non-verbal cues/behaviour
- Control their thoughts and feelings
- Effectively manage their emotions and express them in a socially acceptable way
- Accept criticism positively and benefit from it
- Have the power to forgive, forget and move on rationally
when is “peak leadership years” ?
years 3 through 7
in regards to peak leadeship years, why do we suggest at least 3 years ?
takes some time to get comfortable and build those relationships with people
in regards to peak leadeship years, why do we suggest at most around 7 years ?
stop learning, stop leading, get too comfortable, get bored, want a challenge
