Inconsistency in the Leader’s “Story”
In Leading Minds, Gardner speaks of the importance of leaders embodying their stories. It is through this continuous embodiment of
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Describe the leader/follower dynamics in your organization. Please address at least three of the following: how work is structured in the organization (e.g. teams, departments, virtual teams, etc.); how work is directed (e.g. are employees autonomous and self-directed or do they follow standardized procedures); the ways in which decisions are made for the organization (e.g. centralized, decentralized, etc.); the leadership styles of individuals at various levels in the organization (senior level to intern) and whether people who are not in formal leadership roles have influence on others in the organization; the relationship and trust levels between leaders and members in your organization and the way in which followers regard the leaders in the organization; strengths and challenges in regards to leader/follower dynamics within the organization and recommendations for ways to enhance these relationships. EACH REFLECTION SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF 350 WORDS.
Leader Follower Relationships: Good and Bad (week 3)
While this week was shortened due to the Fourth of July holiday, there was still quite a bit to take
Read moreWorking Across All Levels
Sharp’s organizational structure is primarily consistent with competing boutique-sized public relations and media companies. With only around 40 employees spread
Read moreTransactional Leadership in a Volunteer Organization
When thinking about a volunteer organization such as African Impact, one would most likely anticipate that the people who work
Read moreTerror Management and Neo-Confederates
This past weekend, a Neo-Confederate group called “The Hiwaymen” paid a visit to the Valentine Museum and the American Civil
Read moreTransactional Leadership in the Short vs. Long Term
All of my life, I always thought I responded better to punishments rather than rewards. I don’t know if this
Read moreInternal and External Interactions with Female Leaders from my Organization
Since both of my supervisors are women, it is easy for me to speak about women in leadership roles for
Read moreDay-by-Day, Situation-by-Situation: Contingency Theory at PFS
The contingency theory of leadership contends that the success of a group is contingent on the leader’s ability to adapt
Read more2 weeks to go–super smooth week keeps morale afloat
This past week of camp (Week 7) was by far the best group this summer. Luckily I found my groove
Read moreShifts of Power
At this point in my internship, as I quickly approach the finish line, I have been fortunate in getting to
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