01:713:202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Impression Management, Assertiveness, Problem Solving
14 Feb 2017
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Lecture 2 - chapter 2 - trait approach. In order to be a great leader, you had to be a great man. No consistent set of traits differentiated leader from nonleaders across of variety of situations. Claim that effective leaders are actually distinct types of people in several key respects. Traits associated with how individuals became leaders in particular groups: Mann (1959) - leaders defined during a conservative time. Lord (1986) - dean j graduated from high school. Traits related to how people view leaders. With technology on the rise leaders have to be more aware of how they are perceived through social media. Seeks out pleasant social relationships (ability to be social) Should be more intelligent than group members but, not too much more. If someone"s too smart what they"re saying might not register with everyone in the group. The ability to be certain about one"s own competency and skills. Organizations will be more successful with the right leader.
