Week 2: Leadership in Silence
During the first few days of my internship, I noticed an oppressive silence in the office. The only sound was
Read MoreTheories in Action
Based on observations among and/or interactions with colleagues (peers and supervisors) at your site, identify a theory that is relevant and provide examples of behaviors that illustrate the theory and/or ways in which the interactions demonstrate the theory. Items you may consider and include in your reflection: the theory in light of the operation and effectiveness of your organization; the extent to which the theory explains leadership and followership at your site; ways in which the theory may help surmount problems, improve leadership and/or leader-follower dynamics; other theories that may be more useful for your organization, etc. Each reflection should be a minimum of 250 words.
Benedict Roemer Theories in Action 2
After writing so much about the way that each member of my organization tends to work independently from others, I
Read MoreWeek 2: Contingency Theory in Local Government
Wrapping up my second week with the City Planner at Palos Verdes Estates, I am starting to get a better
Read MoreWeek 5: Relationship vs. task oriented leadership in the newsroom
I know I’ve criticized the general Newsday leadership structure in the past, but today I feel like taking some time
Read MoreWeek 6 Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads
In examining the Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads’ leadership styles, I believe that the doctors lead through transactional leadership
Read MoreWeek 6: Comcast
The Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory has definitely played a significant role throughout my weeks at Comcast. The LMX Theory is
Read MoreWeek Four – Theories in Action
One theory that I have noticed since beginning my internship at Youth Life is social identity theory. Social identity theory
Read MoreWeek 4: How lack of leadership pushed me to do more
This week has been relatively slow in the newsroom. I definitely had a lot to do on Tuesday, as I
Read MoreWeek 5: Theories in Action (Transforming Leadership)
In my last reflection I explained how there were a few issues in the workplace that could ultimately have direct
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