Journal 5 Module 6 (Chapter 8) remote

Leadership - Journal 6

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Module 6 - Journal 5 – Chapter 8 remote

1. How does your concept of citizenship relate to transformational leadership?

2. Do some quick research - What is Corporate Citizenship?

3. Would you call your most recent employer a good corporate citizen? Why? What kind of citizenship do you expect from the companies you choose to “do business with?”

4. Draw a communication map of a meeting in which you participated. [Depending on the state of social distancing, this question may be eliminated]

The purpose of this map is to gauge the level of participation, engagement, and voice of each member of the group. You will need paper and 2 or 3 colors of ink pens. Draw a seating chart showing the arrangement of the room and where each team member sits. Identify the leader and any other officers. After the meeting officially begins, each time a group member speaks draw a circle around their position on the chart and an arrow indicating whether the person was addressing the group or an individual. Be sure to catch “private” conversations. Continue this observation/note-taking throughout the meeting.

Scan your drawing and upload to the assignment drop box.

Analyze your drawing. Did the communication seem balanced? Are there dominant communicators? Was the room arrangement conducive to good communication? Conducive to engagement of members? Is this a formal or informal meeting? How can you tell? What suggestions do you have for improved communication & engagement?

Do in groups and out groups appear on the map? Describe:

5. In your own words, define and give an example of transformational, transactional, and pseudotransformational leadership.

a. Transformational

b. Transactional

c. Pseudotransformational

6. a. Looking at your author’s characteristics of each type of leader, who in your observable group would you classify as a transformational leader? A transactional leader? Why?

b. In your opinion is charisma (note that charisma is not the same thing as being an extrovert) an essential factor in being a transformational leader?.

7. After watching the film and applying the concepts from your text, reflect on John Gardner as a transformational leader.

Give another example of a transformational leader living in today’s times.

8. Leader-Member Exchange Theory (chapter 8) is an example of transactional leadership. Transformational Leadership is taking LMX theory to a higher level. Using a discussion of in groups and out groups, describe how a transformational leader moves followers to the in group and then to higher levels of motivation and morality.

9. On pages 189-191, take the Multi – factor Leadership Questionnaire and reflect in writing on your results.

10. Any new leadership “ah-ha’s?” Please Share…