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BHU LS 600 Chapter 1

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The document summarizes different perspectives on leadership from a chapter in an academic textbook. It examines the evolution of approaches to leadership, from trait theories to relational and process theories. It also discusses how leadership can be viewed as a trait, ability, skill, behavior, or relationship. Additionally, the impact of culture on leadership effectiveness and an example of a global business leader are provided.

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© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Chapter 1:Chapter 1: Understanding LeadershipUnderstanding Leadership
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Chapter ObjectivesChapter Objectives • Review the evolution of leadership. • Examine the different perspectives on leadership. • Understand the impact of culture on leader effectiveness.
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. • Everyone is asked to be a leader. • What sort of leadership roles are you called on to play in your life? • Leadership is exciting but carries with it many responsibilities. • Chapter examines different ways of looking at leadership. OverviewOverview
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. The Evolution of Leadership • Trait Approach • Behavior Approach • Situational Approach • Relational Approach • “New Leadership” Approach • Emerging Leadership Approaches
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. The Evolution of Leadership
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Leadership Explained • Leadership is a Trait • Leadership is an Ability • Leadership is a Skill • Leadership is a Behavior • Leadership is a Relationship • Leadership is an Influence Process
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Leadership Is a Trait • Each of us has unique leadership traits • Emphasizes the leader in the leader-follower context • Is it elitist to say only some have leadership? • Or, are we all born with certain traits that we can modify and change?
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. • It means you are able—you have the capacity. • Is it like playing the piano? The more you play, the better you get? • It is a natural capacity but can also be learned. • We can develop our abilities through hard work and practice. • Example: UCLA Coach John Wooden Leadership Is an Ability
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. • This means leadership is a competency. • A skill means you know how to do something, that you are competent. • As a competency, leadership becomes available to everyone. • If we can learn from experience, we can acquire leadership. Leadership Is a Skill
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. • It is about the actions of leaders. • Leadership requires task and process behaviors. • Effective leaders combine these two behaviors in the optimum way. Leadership Is a Behavior
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. • An unusual way of thinking about leadership • Centered on communication between leaders and followers • Not linear but an interactive process • Not top-down • Mutual purposes imply an ethical dimension Leadership Is a Relationship
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Leadership Is an Influence Process • A process whereby an individual influences a group to achieve a common goal • Interactive event • Leaders affect followers • Stressing common goals gives an ethical dimension to leadership
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Global Leadership Attributes • Leadership concepts outlined in this chapter are from a North American perspective. • Different views of leadership exist in other parts of the world. • House (2004) studied impact of culture on leadership effectiveness in 62 countries. • Universally accepted positive and negative leadership characteristics
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc.
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Leadership Snapshot • Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo o One of the top female executives in the US. o Grew up in Madras, India; always pushed conventional boundaries. o Completed a Master’s in Management from Yale University. o Worked for Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Motorola, and Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) before joining Pepsi. o Chief dealmaker in acquiring Tropicana and Quaker Oats.
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Practicing Leadership • There is a strong demand for leadership today. • People want effective leadership. • Effective leadership is intentional and creates change for the common good. • The challenge is to be prepared to lead when called on.
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Case Study: King of the Hill • What leadership traits account for Denny Hill’s success? • How would you describe Denny Hill’s leadership abilities? • Leadership includes administrative skills, interpersonal skills, and conceptual skills. How does Denny Hill stack up on these skills? • How does Denny integrate task and relationship behaviors in his leadership? • From a relational perspective, how would you describe Denny Hill’s leadership? • In what way does Denny Hill’s coaching exemplify leadership as an influence process?
© 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. • All of us at some time will be asked to show leadership. • Leadership is demanding and rewarding. • Leadership is complex and multidimensional. • Leadership is a trait, ability, skill, behavior, and relationship. • How you think about leadership will influence the way you practice leadership. Summary

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BHU LS 600 Chapter 1

  • 1. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Chapter 1:Chapter 1: Understanding LeadershipUnderstanding Leadership
  • 2. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Chapter ObjectivesChapter Objectives • Review the evolution of leadership. • Examine the different perspectives on leadership. • Understand the impact of culture on leader effectiveness.
  • 3. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. • Everyone is asked to be a leader. • What sort of leadership roles are you called on to play in your life? • Leadership is exciting but carries with it many responsibilities. • Chapter examines different ways of looking at leadership. OverviewOverview
  • 4. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. The Evolution of Leadership • Trait Approach • Behavior Approach • Situational Approach • Relational Approach • “New Leadership” Approach • Emerging Leadership Approaches
  • 5. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. The Evolution of Leadership
  • 6. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Leadership Explained • Leadership is a Trait • Leadership is an Ability • Leadership is a Skill • Leadership is a Behavior • Leadership is a Relationship • Leadership is an Influence Process
  • 7. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Leadership Is a Trait • Each of us has unique leadership traits • Emphasizes the leader in the leader-follower context • Is it elitist to say only some have leadership? • Or, are we all born with certain traits that we can modify and change?
  • 8. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. • It means you are able—you have the capacity. • Is it like playing the piano? The more you play, the better you get? • It is a natural capacity but can also be learned. • We can develop our abilities through hard work and practice. • Example: UCLA Coach John Wooden Leadership Is an Ability
  • 9. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. • This means leadership is a competency. • A skill means you know how to do something, that you are competent. • As a competency, leadership becomes available to everyone. • If we can learn from experience, we can acquire leadership. Leadership Is a Skill
  • 10. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. • It is about the actions of leaders. • Leadership requires task and process behaviors. • Effective leaders combine these two behaviors in the optimum way. Leadership Is a Behavior
  • 11. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. • An unusual way of thinking about leadership • Centered on communication between leaders and followers • Not linear but an interactive process • Not top-down • Mutual purposes imply an ethical dimension Leadership Is a Relationship
  • 12. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Leadership Is an Influence Process • A process whereby an individual influences a group to achieve a common goal • Interactive event • Leaders affect followers • Stressing common goals gives an ethical dimension to leadership
  • 13. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Global Leadership Attributes • Leadership concepts outlined in this chapter are from a North American perspective. • Different views of leadership exist in other parts of the world. • House (2004) studied impact of culture on leadership effectiveness in 62 countries. • Universally accepted positive and negative leadership characteristics
  • 14. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc.
  • 15. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Leadership Snapshot • Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo o One of the top female executives in the US. o Grew up in Madras, India; always pushed conventional boundaries. o Completed a Master’s in Management from Yale University. o Worked for Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Motorola, and Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) before joining Pepsi. o Chief dealmaker in acquiring Tropicana and Quaker Oats.
  • 16. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Practicing Leadership • There is a strong demand for leadership today. • People want effective leadership. • Effective leadership is intentional and creates change for the common good. • The challenge is to be prepared to lead when called on.
  • 17. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. Case Study: King of the Hill • What leadership traits account for Denny Hill’s success? • How would you describe Denny Hill’s leadership abilities? • Leadership includes administrative skills, interpersonal skills, and conceptual skills. How does Denny Hill stack up on these skills? • How does Denny integrate task and relationship behaviors in his leadership? • From a relational perspective, how would you describe Denny Hill’s leadership? • In what way does Denny Hill’s coaching exemplify leadership as an influence process?
  • 18. © 2015 SAGE Publications, Inc. • All of us at some time will be asked to show leadership. • Leadership is demanding and rewarding. • Leadership is complex and multidimensional. • Leadership is a trait, ability, skill, behavior, and relationship. • How you think about leadership will influence the way you practice leadership. Summary