CMST 2064 Chapter : Chapter 5 Textbook Notes
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Becoming a leader: becoming the leader of a group occurs in one of two ways: being chosen to lead or naturally emerging as a leader. Strategies for becoming a leader: talk early and often (and listen to others, know more (and share what you know, offer your opinion (and welcome disagreement) Leadership and power: power is the ability or authority to influence and motivate others, power is the quality without which leaders cannot lead. Types of leadership power: two basic forms of power, position power. Leadership theories: no clear and unequivocal understanding exists ss to what distinguishes leaders from non-leaders. , we know that there isn"t a single trait or style characteristic of effective leaders. Low readiness the telling stage: when followers are unable, unwilling, or insecure, the leader should emphasize task-oriented behavior while being very directive and even autocratic. The leader tells the group what to do and closely supervises the work: situation 2.
