MAN 320F Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Flat Organization, Radical Change, Jack Welch
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Even some leaders that would not be considered socially acceptable. Getting others to be compliant with org goals. Ability to influence a group towards goals. Leadership is a genetic trait leaders are born, not made. The debate is that some think you can behave like a leader but you are not a leader. Those in the circle" obtain more rewards, attention. Those outside" circle are managed more by formal rules and policies. The true essence of identifying and cultivating leaders has been illusive. Ability to deal with stress and ambiguity emotional intelligence. Ability to go beyond financial limitations with emotional and goal-oriented bonds. Allow self-interest and personal goals to override organization"s goals. Leaders don"t necessarily act in the best interest of the organization. Strong leaders exercise a lot of power. Work to positively change the attitudes and behaviors of employees. 2012 research study by business news daily found:
