Leadership Chapter 2 Key Terms

core self-evaluations

A broad personality trait that captures bottom-line self-assessment, composed of self-esteem, locus of control, generalized self-efficacy, and emotional stability.

insight

A depth of understanding that requires considerable intuition and common sense.

trust

A person's confidence in another individual's intentions and motives and in the sincerity of that individual's word.

drive

A propensity to put forth high energy into achieving goals and persistence in applying that energy.

authenticity

Being genuine and honest about your personality, values, and beliefs, as well as having integrity.

achievement motivation

Finding joy in accomplishment for its own sake.

assertiveness

Forthrightness in expressing demands, opinions, feelings, and attitudes.

cognitive factors

Problem-solving and intellectual skills

flexibility

The ability to adjust to different situations.

emotional intelligence

The ability to do such things as understand one's feelings, have empathy for others, and regulate one's emotions to enhance one's quality of life.

practical intelligence

The ability to solve everyday problems by using experience-based knowledge to adapt to and shape the environment.

farsightedness

The ability to understand the long-range implications of actions and policies.

internal locus of control

The belief that one is the prime mover behind events.