LDRLB

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Maybe leadership isn’t about who you are, what skills you have or how you act. Maybe what defines effective leadership is about more than just you. This inquisitive contemplation brought forth the idea of Contingency theory, and moved the field of leadership theory forward by another drastic step.

Contingency Theory 74

Contingency Theory Situational Leadership Leadership Styles Motivation 74

LDRLB

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

If you haven’t noticed it yet, most leadership theories build on the previous one. In the same manner, situational leadership theory builds upon contingency theory. In the time since its inception, situational leadership II has become a standard model for use in training managers and leaders.

Situational Leadership 74

Situational Leadership Contingency Theory Hersey Blanchard 74

LDRLB

MARCH 18, 2010

Transformational leadership is a relatively new approach to leadership that focuses on how leaders can create valuable and positive change in their followers. James MacGregor Burns first introduced the concepts of transformational leadership when studying political leaders, but this term is now used when studying organizations as well.

Contingency Theory 111

Contingency Theory Leadership Compliance Leadership Styles 111

LDRLB

APRIL 1, 2010

The magnum opus of Robert Greenleaf, Servant Leadership is a recent theory of leadership that argues that the most effective leaders are servants of their people. However, numerous others theorists have contributed to our understanding of servant leadership. Intro to Leadership Theory. Why Theory.

Greenleaf 114

Greenleaf Contingency Theory Servant Leader Leadership 114

LDRLB

APRIL 9, 2010

Strengths-Based Leadership Theory (also known as Strengths-Based Organizational Management or SBOM) is a method of maximizing the efficiency, productivity, and success of an organization by focusing on and continuously developing the strengths of organizational resources, such as computer systems, tools, and people. Why Theory.

Contingency Theory 87

Contingency Theory Leadership Situational Leadership Tools 87

CO2

APRIL 20, 2012

14 Fascinating Theories from Leadership Studies. If you’ve never delved into the field of leadership studies as a businessperson or college student , you really should. TRAIT THEORY. Taking a look at trait theory, you’ll see that it is in many ways related to Great Man Theory when it comes to understanding leadership.

Leadership 131

Leadership Contingency Theory Leadership Styles Proposal 131

LDRLB

MARCH 4, 2010

Path-goal theory is half leadership, half motivational theory. According to path-goal theory, leaders help followers be selecting a style of leadership (directive, supportive, participative or achievement-oriented) that motivates followers and helps them move toward the desired reward. Intro to Leadership Theory.

Goal 84

Goal Contingency Theory Expectancy Theory Leadership Styles 84