Understanding how to conceptualize leadership as well as the ability to articulate a basic definition of leadership will assist you in developing and applying your personal leadership style. Utilize the assigned readings for the course, as well as additional applicable scholarly sources
1.Describe (in sufficient detail) by using supportive references that cite a conceptualization of leadership, which lead to your definition of leadership. Be sure to include concepts such as leadership traits vs. leadership as a process, assigned vs. emergent leadership, and how power, coercion, and management differ from leadership
SAMPLE SOLUTION
Leadership entails implementing sound decisions through creation and articulation of clear vision while establishing achievable and realistic goals. It also involves provision of adequate knowledge and efficient tools required for realizing different set goals (Northouse, 2015). Effective leaders often portray various characteristics such as proper communication skills, perseverance, innovative thinking, proper management strategies, and willingness to risk taking, level-headedness, crisis management skills, and optimism. Leadership is considered subjective since it initiates the ability of one to establish a consistent following among other individuals.
Leaders put more focus on bettering one’s environment through authentic expression of unique personalities in pursuit of better conditions. It aids in establishment of strengths and provision of solutions to weakness in efficient and productive way possible through giving people success tools. This could be in form of genuine praising of people who take full responsibility and immediate attention to emergencies (Northouse, 2015). Leadership also encompasses authentic and positive influence regardless of type of role assigned. Authenticity helps in establishment of open mindedness, lifting of each other and cooperating in team work towards achieving a common set mission while building positive influence.
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