Traits, Motives and Characteristics of Leaders – Flashcards
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General Personality Traits
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-traits observable both within and outside the context of work -Assessments: DISC, Myer-Briggs, Birkman etc...
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Task-Related Personality Traits
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-traits closely associated with task accomplishment
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General Personality Traits of Effective Leaders
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-self-confidence -trustworthiness -humility -enthusiasm -high tolerance for frustration -warmth -extroversion -sense of humor -emotional stability -assertiveness
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Task-Related Personality Leader Traits
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-Passion -courage -Internal Locus of Control -Emotional Intelligence -Flexibility and Adaptability
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Internal Locus of Control
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-internally aware of what you are able to control
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Emotional Intelligence
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1. Self- Awareness 2. Self- encouragement 3. Social Awareness 4. Relationship Management
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Leadership Motives
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-leaders generally have a strong desire to influence and control others -this desire is evident in four needs or motives
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4 Leadership Motives
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1. Power Motive 2. Tenacity- adversity to keep going (stick to it ness) EX: Mascot from UGA/Bulldog 3. Strong Work Ethic 4. Drive & Achievement Motive
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Cognitive Factors
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-must have problem-solving & intellectual skills to effectively gather, process & store essential information AND MAKE Decisions - 5 factors relation to leadership effectiveness
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5 Cognitive Factors for Effective Leaders
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1. Oppeness to Experience 2. Farsightedness & Conceptual Thinking 3. Insight into people & situations 4. Creativity "Thinking" 5. Knowledge of the business or group task
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Nature vs. Nurture
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-"technically" -We inherit a basic capacity to develop personality traits & mental ability that sets outer limits on how extensively traits can be developed -Environmental influences determine how much of individual's potential will be developed
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Trait Approach: Strengths
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-serves as guide to leader selection -can guide individuals in preparing for leadership
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Trait Approach: Limitations
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-doesn't identify which characteristics are absolutely needs -doesn't specify how much of a trait or characteristic is needed -can breed an elitist conception of leadership
