Leadership Discussion 7-8

Part 1 instructions

Charisma. You might be thinking that this trait is somewhat mystical and not within

your grasp. Yet, the literature states that charisma, like other character traits,

can be

developed by being enthusiastic, optimistic, caring about people, not talking down to

them. Ensure you display self

-

confidence and not a feeling of insecurity. Additionally,

learn the leadership techniques outlined in our text and other readings to

enhance

communications, to inspire, and empower others

.

Discussion

Consider your current and past leaders. Would you consider any of them

charismatic, transactional, or transformational? What characteristics did h

e or

she exhibit which led you to labeling them as you did? Which of the three

leadership styles would you prefer to work for and why?

Part

2

instructions

You remember the story of Alice in Wonderland when she was searching for a

way out of Wonderland; she came

to a fork in the road. “Which road should I

take?” she asked the Cheshire Cat. “Where are you going?” the cat

responded. Alice said she didn’t know. The smiling cat gave her this reply, “If

you don’t know where you are going, any road will lead you there.

”

It is a common belief that what you learned in the first grade is the base of

your success. This story about Alice in Wonderland is a good example. Alice

wanted to get out of Wonderland, but she did not know what road to take. In

life, many times some

people are of the same way. This also applies to some

companies and organizations. This module revolves around strategic

leadership and managing crises and change.

Discussion

1.

Write an inspiring vision statement for an organization where you work

or have worked. If the company has one, you may use it or revise it.

Explain why you think it has an inspirational appeal.

2.

Think of a time when a major change initiative at an organization you

were or are affiliated with succeeded or failed. Identify possible

reasons for the success or failure, and tie them to the three ph

ases of

the force

-

field model

–

unfreezing, changing, and refreezing.

Part 1 instructions

Charisma. You might be thinking that this trait is somewhat mystical and not within

your grasp. Yet, the literature states that charisma, like other character traits, can be

developed by being enthusiastic, optimistic, caring about people, not talking down to

them. Ensure you display self-confidence and not a feeling of insecurity. Additionally,

learn the leadership techniques outlined in our text and other readings to enhance

communications, to inspire, and empower others.

Discussion

Consider your current and past leaders. Would you consider any of them

charismatic, transactional, or transformational? What characteristics did he or

she exhibit which led you to labeling them as you did? Which of the three

leadership styles would you prefer to work for and why?

Part 2 instructions

You remember the story of Alice in Wonderland when she was searching for a

way out of Wonderland; she came to a fork in the road. “Which road should I

take?” she asked the Cheshire Cat. “Where are you going?” the cat

responded. Alice said she didn’t know. The smiling cat gave her this reply, “If

you don’t know where you are going, any road will lead you there.”

It is a common belief that what you learned in the first grade is the base of

your success. This story about Alice in Wonderland is a good example. Alice

wanted to get out of Wonderland, but she did not know what road to take. In

life, many times some people are of the same way. This also applies to some

companies and organizations. This module revolves around strategic

leadership and managing crises and change.

Discussion

1. Write an inspiring vision statement for an organization where you work

or have worked. If the company has one, you may use it or revise it.

Explain why you think it has an inspirational appeal.

2. Think of a time when a major change initiative at an organization you

were or are affiliated with succeeded or failed. Identify possible

reasons for the success or failure, and tie them to the three phases of

the force-field model – unfreezing, changing, and refreezing.