Lesson Two: Leadership Theory & Sport/Exercise

Describe some of Warren Bennis's differences between leaders and managers.

-The manager administers; the leader innovates. - The manager is a copy; the leader is an original. - The manager maintains; the leader develops. - The manager focuses on systems and structure; the leader focuses on people. - The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust. - The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective. - The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why. - The manager has his or her eye always on the bottom line; the leader's eye is on the horizon. - The manager imitates; the leader originates. - The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it. - The manager is the classic good soldier; the leader is his or her own person. - The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing.

Describe the trait of a need for occupational achievement.

Actively seek out responsibility High degree of work ethic Prevention Focus vs. Promotion Focus Cautious yet eager

What are four contemporary leadership styles?

Charismatic Leadership Transformational Leadership Transactional Leadership Symbolic Leadership

Describe transactional leaders.

Emphasis exchange Typically middle and first line managers Rewards or punishes based on performance of those led High focus on regulation and policy Example: Bill Gates, Norman Schwarzkopf

Describe transformational leaders.

Emphasize change Drive innovation People-focused Support individual needs Fosters high quality relationships Example: John D. Rockefeller

Describe symbolic leaders.

Establish and maintain a strong organizational culture Focus on the needs of others Closely tied to the servant leadership style

Describe the trait of supervisory ability.

Gets the job done by influencing others Works within the four main functions of Management -Planning -Organizing -Leading -Controlling

Describe the trait of self-assurance.

High degree of self-efficacy, one's belief in one's ability to succeed. View themselves as capable of coping with problems. High self-esteem Quieted Ego

Describe charismatic leaders.

Inspire loyalty Create enthusiasm Drive high levels of performance Charisma determined by individuals personality or behavior Have a vision and a strong commitment to goals Have a high degree of influence through emotional connection Example: Martin Luther King, Jr., Winston Churchill

Describe the trait of initiative.

Self-Starters Identify things that need to be done and do them with a sense of urgency Foot on the gas within their organization

Edwin Ghiselli's Six Traits of Effective Leadership

Supervisory ability A need for occupational achievement Intelligence Decisiveness Self-assurance Initiative

Describe the trait of intelligence.

Uses good judgment Able to critically think Multiple forms of intelligence Where do you excel?

Describe the trait of decisiveness.

Works to solve problems by making sound decisions. Formulates a decision process to help mitigate cognitive biases and assumptions. Acts in a timely manner around the situational timeline.