Learning Activity 3

September 29, 2018

Learning Activity 3: Blog Post 1

jsonhealer LDRS500, Learning Activity 3, Unit 1

According to Northouse (2018), leadership is defined as “a complex process having multiple dimensions” (p.1). He expounds on the process by stating that its, whereby an individual influences a group of individual to achieve a common goal” (p. 5) The process of leadership has been something that has eluded us as there are many varied […]

September 29, 2018

Response to B121 Learning Activity 3: Blog Post 1

sarah LDRS500, Learning Activity 3, Response, Unit 1

B121 posed the question “Are there other, or better, ways for a leader to gain genuine influence than servant leadership?”. I do believe there are many ways a leader can gain genuine influence other than servant leadership. Northouse (2018) talked about how influence “emerges over a period through communication” (p. 8). Northouse (2018) also discussed … Continue reading Response to B121 Learning Activity 3: Blog Post 1

September 29, 2018

Defining Moment

jgarland LDRS500, Learning Activity 3, Unit 1

Defining Leadership In his book, Leadership: Theory and Practice, Peter Northouse (2016) gives us a fascinating definition of Leadership. He defines leadership [as] a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (p.6) Thinking of leadership as a process brings to mind a set of gears working together to […]

September 29, 2018

Blog I: Defining Leadership

Ruiz Rivera Blog, LDRS500, Leadership, Learning Activity 3, TWU Online, Unit 1

Throughout time, the conceptual understanding of leadership has varied where in the early 20th century for example, leadership was thought to be linked to specific behavioral or personality traits that certain people possessed (Northouse, 2016). Today we will be critically examining the modern definition of leadership, as defined by Northouse, and the components which make […]

September 28, 2018

Unit 1 Learning Activity 3: Blog Post 1

danielmrowe General, LDRS500, Learning Activity 3, Unit 1

In his book Leadership (2019) Peter Northouse gives us his definition of leadership, “Leadership is the process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (p. 5). I really enjoy the way Northouse describes leadership as a process and not a trait. As a process, leadership can be observed in …

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September 28, 2018

Learning Activity 3: Blog Post 1

sarah Blog Post 1, LDRS500, Learning Activity 3, Unit 1

Northouse (2018) defines leadership as “a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (p. 5). Northouse further elaborates on leadership and how process, power, influence, goal attainment and group context are important components of leadership. Trust is a key element of effective leadership, and I believe process means that it … Continue reading Learning Activity 3: Blog Post 1

September 27, 2018

Response to Ryan Morrow Blog One

Matthew LDRS500, Learning Activity 3, Unit 1

In response to Ryan Morrow’s original post surrounding a leader’s ability to develop personal goals at the same time aligning with the greater common goals of the group, Morrow asks us “how then should a leader respond to an individual who is no longer working towards the common goal”? The question is valid, and one in which …

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September 24, 2018

Blog Post One

Matthew LDRS500, Learning Activity 3, Unit 1

In his book titled Leadership (2016), Peter G. Northouse defines leadership as “a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (p. 6). Even though this definition certainly captures the essence of what most formalized concepts and modern theories weave throughout their reasoning, there still remains limitless expressions of …

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