MHR 405 Chapter 10: Chapter 10

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13 Apr 2011
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Grace elliot-nielson is top 100 most powerful women in canada and most recognized bc aboriginal leader. A visionary and courageous leader who promotes justice, fairness, and equality . Responsible for development of community programs that are forefront of innovation in delivery of aboriginal health and social services. The world could use more people like grace- people who are in a position of power and don"t abuse it . Defining leadership (globe global leadership and org behaviour effectiveness: leadership: ability of an individual to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute toward the effectiveness and success of org of which they are members. 4 different perspectives: trait (or competency) perspective in born, behavioural leadership perspective behave certain ways, contingency perspective of leadership (p290) degree of fit between leader style/situation, transformational leadership perspective degree to transform org. John kotter (not trait theorist), identifies 4 competencies of good leaders. drive and energy*, intelligence, mental and emotional health, integrity.