Theorizing Leadership Trait Theory- how tall someone is, hair, smile, charm. Except for women. Traits theory seems to be gendered. Behavioral Theory-organization skills, collaboration skills, better public speaker, all behaviors which should make for excellent leadership skills. Power and Influence Theory-Machiavelli. Who has power in what settings? Tsun Tsu. Choosing the time and place of battle. Operation and influence. Contingency Theory-matching your behavior to the settings. Be aware of the social context. Cognitive Theory-what really matters is the decisions made and why they were made? Satisficing Theory- choosing the solution that’s not necessarily the best solution, but its’ the solution that appeasing everyone. Unconscious bias. The discussion regarding unconscious bias’ who is hired in leadership. Groupthink-members of the organization feel as if they can’t adequately critique the leader. People are fearful and therefore, they can’t speak their minds. Truth to power Theory-it’s so much harder for people to tell their truth TO POWER(ful) individuals. Leaders don’t actually make decisions according to data… Cultures and Symbols-Individuals who control culture and symbols. Positivistic-leadership is known, and we can clearly identify power. Philosophical term Social Constructivist-knowledge through interactions with others. It’s true because we say it’s true. Critical-Leaderships role is to critique the social order and how it could be an advantage. Service of one groups but not others. Post Modern-create a situation where everyone has a voice. Non-hierarchical. Leadership as Servant-greater service to society. Responding to “a calling to service.” Why you go about what you do. Motivational intent of the individual. Establish power based on time served. Legitimacy based on service. Leading out of serving. Becoming a leader by “doing good” in the community. Massive Critique-Evidence of leadership that leadership matters is undetermined. Is there a better approach to leadership? The question has yet to be answered. Overattribute accomplishments and underattribute failures. Great leaders manage their emotions. .