In the article titled Transformational Leadership…., Wang et al. (2011) synthesize their findings from 25 years of research revealing the clear contrasts of leader/follower relationships between the often more direct and traditional style of transactional leadership with the charismatic and affective elements of transformational leadership, and its tendency to be a “robust predictor of desirable …
According to Northouse (2018), “the word ethics has its roots in the Greek word ethos, which translates to “customs,” “conduct,” or “character” ” (p. 336). Ethics is concerned with both what is underneath the surface of decisions, such as motivations and intentions, but also for how these characteristics effect others (Northouse, 2018, p. 336). Northouse […]
What are the moral implications of leadership behaviour? Non-ethical behaviour from the leadership erodes staff morale and public trust in the company. Behaviour at the top trickles down and impacts all staff and sets the tone for the kind of environment that exists in the organization. In light of the video and article, how can …
We currently have an employee development plan in place. We have our online resource center for all employees called the “learning hub”. On the learning hub, we post learning activities, articles and instructional videos and courses relevant to different jobs […]
Hi Dawn, Loved your post about authentic leadership and the importance of being true to yourself. I believe that leadership begins with the heart. If you don’t know who you are, it hinders your capacity to lead. One of my […]
Hi Sarah, Thank you for your insight on Organizational Citizenship. Organizational citizenship I have experienced is when employees go above and beyond the tasks in their job description. I believe that organizational citizenship and organizational culture have a symbiotic relationship. […]
According to Wang, Oh, Courtright, & Colbert (2011), managerial implications of findings related to transformational leadership include the following: Transformational leadership is desirable at the managerial level and therefore emphasis should be placed on hiring, training and promoting candidates who “are more likely to become transformational leaders” (Wang et al., 2011, p. 253). Transformational leaders …
Daneen, I appreciated reading your reflection on why you thought the principles of respect and serving others were the most important of the five ethical principles. They were different than the ones that I chose, which were honesty and justice…. Continue Reading →
Leaders are key influential people in any organization. They create vision, lead and inspire a team of people, and take responsibility for the outcomes. A commonly used (and simple) definition of leadership is “a process whereby an individual influences a […]
“To Thine Own Self be True” – Light from Many Lamps Part 5 Dawn, your post on authentic leadership is so helpful. I’ve been navigating a bit of the challenge of understanding authentic leadership vs. transformational leadership and how those two can be seen as distinct. Your post really brought some clarity for me and …
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