OL140 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Conscientiousness, Extraversion And Introversion, Neuroticism
Document Summary
Belief that select individuals were born with superior traits attributes and abilities which lead to respect and make them natural leaders. Major historical events were a result of action of great hero"s influences leadership: discussed by thomas carlyle, based on muhammad, shakespeare, luther, attila the hun and napoleon. Published 2 important papers about leadership trait domain. First study 1948: 8 traits intelligence, alertness, insight, responsibility, initiative, persistence, self confidence and sociability. Drive, persistence, risk taking, originality, initiative, self confidence, personal identity, acceptance o consequences, manage interpersonal stress, tolerance of delay and frustration, influences, capacity to structure social interaction systems. All traits in both studies not only identify leaders but leaders also emerge as a result of the situation or context they found themselves in. Leader emergence: emerge in group setting, first person to speak up. Neuroticism: characterized by sadness, moodiness, emotional instability, have mood swings, anxiety, irritability.
