MGMT 4533 Ch 9-10
Theoretical Approach Definition of Authentic Leadership
A pattern of leader behavior that draws upon and promotes both positive psychological capacities and a positive ethical climate, to foster greater self-awareness, an internalized moral perspective, balanced processing of information, and relational transparency on the part of leaders working with followers, fostering positive self-development.
Conceptualization: Characteristic of Servant Leadership
Ability to be a visionary for an organization, providing a clear sense of its goals and direction
Foresight: Characteristic of Servant Leadership
Ability to know the future based on current and past events
Emotional Healing: Servant Leader Behaviors
Being sensitive to the personal concerns and well-being of others. It includes recognizing others' problem and being willing to take the time to address them.
Building Community: Characteristic of Servant Leadership
Build a community to provide a place where people can feel safe and connected with others, but are still allowed to express their own individuality
Application of SL
Can be applied at all levels of management Taught at colleges Used by organizations, coaches, trainers, and consultants
4 key positive psychological attributes impacting Authentic Leadership
Confidence: self-efficacy Hope: based on willpower and goal planning Optimism: positive about capabilities and outcomes can achieve Resilience: ability to bounce back from challenging situations
Creating Value for the Community: Servant Leader Behaviors
Consciously and intentionally giving back to the community. Encourages followers to volunteer for community service.
Context and Culture: Antecedent Conditions Impacting Servant Leadership
Context of the organization (healthcare or wall-street) Dimensions of Culture (power distance)
Criticisms of Servant Leadership
Contradictory name No agreement on definition or framework Conflicts with individual autonomy
Persuasion: Characteristic of Servant Leadership
Creates change through the use of gentle non-judgmental argument
Moral Reasoning factor influencing Authentic Leadership
Enables authentic leaders to promote justice and achieve what is right for a community
Authentic Leadership Defined
Focuses on whether leadership is genuine and real. About the authenticity of leaders and their leadership. New approach
Strengths of Authentic Leadership
Fulfills need for trustworthy leadership in society Provides broad guidelines for those wanting to become AL Similar to transformation and servant, AL has explicit moral dimension. Not attribute that only some exhibit; anyone can learn Measured by a questionnaire Practical Approach = prescriptive Theoretical Approach = descriptive
Empowering: Servant Leader Behaviors
Giving followers freedom to be independent TA set own office hours
Healing: Characteristic of Servant Leadership
Helping them overcome personal problems. By healing followers, leaders heal themselves
Authentic Leadership - Intrapersonal
Leadership based on self-concept relates to actions. Relies on the life story of the leader.
Listening: Characteristic of Servant Leadership
Listen first Acknowledge the viewpoint of followers and validate these perspectives
Strengths of Servant Leadership
Makes altruism the central component of leadership process Share control and influence Not a panacea Measurable and valid
Helping Followers Grow and Succeed: Servant Leader Behaviors
Mentor and provide support. Listens to students, treats as adults, gives feedback without judgement.
Authentic Leadership - Interpersonal
Outlines authentic leadership as relational, created by leaders and followers together. reciprocal process because leaders affect followers and followers affect leaders
Self-Awareness: Authentic Leadership Component
Personal insights of the leader. Process in which individuals understand themselves, including their strengths and weaknesses, and the impact they have on others. Reflecting on core values, identity, emotions, and motives.
Servant Leadership Defined
Place the good of the followers over their own self-interests and emphasize follower development. Viewed as behavior, but sometimes trait
Bill George's 5 Dimensions of Authentic Leadership Characteristics
Provides a practical picture of what people need to do to become authentic in their leadership.
Putting Followers First: Servant Leader Behaviors
Publishing other authors names before her own to benefit them.
Empathy: Characteristic of Servant Leadership
See the world from follower point of view Confirms and validates the follower, making them feel unique
Relational Transparency: Authentic Leadership Component
Self-Regulatory Being open and honest in presenting one's true self to others Communicating openly and being real in relationships with others
Balanced Processing: Authentic Leadership Component
Self-regulatory Ability to analyze information objectively and explore other people's opinions before making a decision. Open about their own perspectives, and objective in considering others' perspectives.
Internalized Moral Perspective: Authentic Leadership Component
Self-regulatory Use internal moral standards and values to guide behavior Does not allow outside pressures to control them Consistent with their expressed beliefs and morals
Behaving Ethically: Servant Leader Behaviors
Shredding leaked document that could have benefited company and informed competitor of security issue.
Stewardship: Characteristic of Servant Leadership
Taking responsibility for the leadership role entrusted to the leader.
Follower Receptivity: Antecedent Conditions Impacting Servant Leadership
The receptivity of followers is a factor that appears to influence the impact of SL on outcomes like personal and organizational performance. For some SL may have a positive impact and for others SL is not effective
Conceptualizing: Servant Leader Behaviors
Thorough understanding of the organization - it's purposes, complexities and mission.
Leader Attributes: Antecedent Conditions Impacting Servant Leadership
Traits interact with ability to engage in servant leadership (moral development, EI)
Commitment to the Growth of People: Characteristic of Servant Leadership
Treating each follower as a unique person with intrinsic value that goes beyond his or her tangible contributions to the organization. Committed to helping each person in the organization grow personally and professionally
Awareness: Characteristic of Servant Leadership
Understanding oneself and the impact one has on others. View own perspectives in greater context of the situation
Authentic Leadership - Developmental
Views authentic leadership as something that can be nurtured in a leader rather than a fixed trait.
Critical Life Events - factor influencing authentic leadership
catalysts for change stimulate growth in individuals and help them become stronger leaders Attach insights to their life experiences (Howard Schultz EX)
Outcomes of Servant Leadership
follower performance and growth, organizational performance, societal impact
Criticisms of Authentic Leadership
little research support Moral component not fully explained Role of positive psychological capacities need clarification Not clear if it's sufficient to achieve organizational goals
4 Components of Authentic Leadership (Walumbwa)
self-awareness internalized moral perspective balanced processing relational transparency