Week 2-Discussion 1

Transformational Leadership

Using these resources, you will examine the framework of transformational leadership. Transformational leaders focus on what their followers need. Instead of making sure they are served by their team, transformational leaders invest in their team’s development and guide their team toward growth. Can you think of a leader with these qualities who may have had an influence on your life?

· Anthony, S. D., & Schwartz, E. I. (2017, May 8).  What the best transformational leaders do .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–9. http://hbr.org

· Boamah, S. A., Spence Laschinger, H. K., Wong, C., & Clarke, S. (2018).  Effect of transformational leadership on job satisfaction and patient safety outcomesLinks to an external site. .  Nursing Outlook, 66(2), 180–189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2017.10.004

· Chin, T. L., Lok, S. Y. P., & Kong, P. K. P. (2019).  Does transformational leadership influence employee engagementLinks to an external site. .  Global Business and Management Research: An International Journal,  11(2), 92–97.

· Cleavenger, D. J., & Munyon, T. P. (2013).  It’s how you frame it: Transformational leadership and the meaning of workLinks to an external site. .  Business Horizons,  56(3), 351–360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bushor.2013.01.002

Authentic Leadership

Authentic leadership focuses on whether leadership is genuine and real. Authentic leaders come across as being trusting, ethical, and sensitive to the needs of others. Harvard Business School professor Bill George is most credited with initiating the conversation on leadership and focused on developing an authentic leadership model, which is referenced in these resources. In these resources, you will explore the characteristics and strengths of authentic leadership. As you do so, consider what authentic leadership looks like for you.

· Dhiman, S. (2011).  Personal mastery and authentic leadershipLinks to an external site. .  Organization Development Journal, 29(2), 69–83.

· George, B. (2016).  The rise of true north leadersLinks to an external site. .  Leader to Leader,  2016(79), 30–35. https://doi.org/10.1002/ltl.20215

· Talks at Google. (2015, November 2).  Discover your true north  | Links to an external site. Bill George | Talks at Google [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mea0u1FfOcM

· White, R. P. (2017, June 20).  Answer the call for authentic leadershipLinks to an external site. .  Chief Learning Officer,  16(5), 54–65.

Servant Leadership

Servant leaders are responsive first and foremost to the needs of followers, placing others before themselves. They empower followers and help them achieve their personal and professional objectives and goals. Have you ever worked under or been taught by someone who displayed qualities of a servant leader? Using these resources, you will examine some of the benefits and strengths of servant leadership.

· Cable, D. (2018, April 23).  How humble leadership really works .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–5. http://hbr.org

· Schwantes, M. (2015, May).  Servant leadership: The case for the best leadership philosophyLinks to an external site. .  Leadership Excellence,  32(5), 30–31.

· Walker, C. A. (2015, September 15).  New managers need a philosophy about how they’ll lead .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–4. http://hbr.org

Authoritarian Leadership

In these resources, you will explore the authoritarian leadership style. Authoritarian leaders retain control and power. They usually make decisions without relying on (or in some cases even considering) other people’s opinions. The term “authoritarian” can stir mixed feelings for many people, but as you explore this topic, try to keep an open mind. Consider instances where this leadership style could be beneficial in leading people, as well as where it could be detrimental to influencing followers.

· Chhaya, N. (2019, July 25).  Does your leadership style scare your employees?   Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–4. http://hbr.org

· Du, J., Li, N. N., & Luo, Y. J. (2020).  Authoritarian leadership in organizational change and employees’ active reactions: Have-to and willing-to perspectivesLinks to an external site. .  Frontiers in Psychology,  10, 3076. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.03076

· Hull, J. W. (2015, March 6).  Learn to become a less autocratic manager .  Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–4. http://hbr.org

· Organization Communication Channel. (2020, January 25).  Autocratic leadership style Links to an external site.  [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4VucyevSZ8

Participative Leadership

Participative leadership is demonstrated when leaders actively involve followers in decision-making processes. In this type of democratic environment, it is less likely for employees to be given their “orders from the top” and more likely to “have a say.” Have you even been on a team that was either led by a participative leader or led by someone who was the complete opposite? As you explore these resources, consider the benefits and challenges to this leadership style.

· Chan, S. C. H. (2019).  Participative leadership and job satisfaction: The mediating role of work engagement and the moderating role of fun experienced at workLinks to an external site. .  Leadership and Organization Development Journal,  40(3), 319–333. https://doi.org/10.1108/LODJ-06-2018-0215

· Ibarra, H., & Hansen, M. T. (2011, July–August).  Are you a collaborative leader?   Harvard Business Review, 89(7/8), 68–74.

· Organizational Communication Channel. (2020, February 3).  Democratic leadership style Links to an external site.  [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_oCEre1NJ0

· Sy, T., Horton, C., & Riggio, R. (2018).  Charismatic leadership: Eliciting and channeling follower emotionsLinks to an external site. .  The Leadership Quarterly,  29(1), 58–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2017.12.008

Delegative Leadership

Delegative leaders often leave the details to the team, taking their hands off of the day-to-day minutia and other burdens. Followers can make decisions that would typically belong to the manager. As you review these resources, think about situations that would benefit from this style of leadership, as well as what sort of challenges this type of leadership style could present. Are there certain industries or professions in which this type of leadership style would be more appropriate than others?

· Organizational Communication Channel. (2020, February 10).  Laissez-faire leadership style Links to an external site.  [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-5q7GbYMPc

· Wong, S. I., & Giessner, S. R. (2018).  The thin line between empowering and laissez-faire leadership: An expectancy-match perspectiveLinks to an external site. .  Journal of Management,  44(2), 757–783. https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206315574597

· Yang, I. (2015).  Positive effects of laissez-faire leadership: Conceptual explorationLinks to an external site. .  Journal of Management Development,  34(10), 1246–1261. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMD-02-2015-0016

Important Resources and Documents

· MacMillan, K., & Woodwark, M. (2012).  House, hearth and home: Managing leadership change . Ivey Publishing. http://hbr.org

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