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Milestone One
Katie Colon
Southern New Hampshire University
OL-670 Organizational Leadership
Dr. Barbara Alston
October 8, 2023
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Introduction
Leadership is a versatile role; It means different things to different people, different cultures, and in different situations (Mind Tools Content Team, 2023)
. The leadership concept consists of a wide range of dimensions and definitions. As a result, no two leaders are the same. Theories of leadership provide an explanation for how and why specific individuals come to be leaders, emphasizing the traits and movements that individuals may adopt to improve their leadership competencies (Simplilearn, 2023)
. It’s essential that leaders learn a variety of leadership
theories and styles so that their organizations can be well-led. This paper will discuss three chosen leadership theories and a leader that aligns with each
theory. The three leadership theories that will be discussed are Trait Theory, Transformational Leadership, and Situational Leadership. I have chosen Trait Theory because this aligns with my beliefs that some individuals have natural personality qualities that allow them to be effective leaders. The leader that I have chosen to discuss who exemplifies this leadership theory is Robert
Wihtelin, my former mentor and supervisor. The theory of situations focuses on a leader’s ability to adapt their leadership style to the situation at hand. Today’s leaders face a world that is rapidly and constantly changing; therefore, this is an essential ability that is needed in a leader. An influential leader that utilized situational leadership was Queen Elizabeth II. The theory of transformation contends that effective leaders inspire workers to go above and beyond what they are capable of (Simplilearn, 2023)
. In order for a business to succeed, transformational leadership is essential. Organizations that exhibit transformational leadership have employees that have a clearer vision which results in the employees being more engaged and motivated. A leader like Oprah Winfrey exhibits transformational leadership.
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Analysis of Established Theories
Theories Review
Trait Theory The Trait Theory is considered a traditional leadership theory and is an expansion of one of the first theories of leadership, the great man theory. The Great Man Theory is the belief that leaders are born and cannot be created or learned. The trait theory focuses on the idea that certain
people are more naturally gifted as leaders than others. These individuals exhibit particular personality qualities and features of behavior, which allows them to be effective leaders in a number of circumstances because of these qualities (Simplilearn, 2023)
. There are several attributes of a leader that utilize the trait theory that will directly improve the empowerment and emotional intelligence of others. Some of these attributes are the ability to inspire others, high motivation, adaptability, perseverance, intelligence, and problem-
solving skills (Cornell & Drew, 2023)
. Teams are empowered to creatively bring ideas to the forefront. Emotional intelligence involves understanding and managing one's own emotions, as well as recognizing and influencing the emotions of others (Landry, 2019)
. Individuals who sit in a
role of power or influence within the organization may lack open-mindedness and bypass qualified candidates for potential leadership areas because they are narrowed down to a select set
of qualities when looking for leaders. This could potentially hurt the organization when it comes to ensuring the right leader is in place. As organizations are constantly faced with change, this requires that leaders are able to adapt to the constant change. If leaders are picked on specific skill sets but now the market requires a new vision, direction, and skill set to meet the new demands this leader may no longer fit the needs of the organization.
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Theory of Transformation In 1973, James V. Downton started the concept of Transformational leadership which was then further developed by James Burns in 1978 (Ugochukwu, 2023)
. Their concept centered on encouraging team members to follow a strong vision and personality. If individuals choose to follow, they will be encouraged to adjust their expectations, values, and morals to reach a higher level of motivation (Ugochukwu, 2023)
. In 1994, Bass and Avolio further developed the concept by categorizing five transformational styles. These categories were idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, and idealized attributes (Culter, 2014)
. These categories allowed for ways to measure and rank the success of transformational leadership. Leaders who utilize transformational leadership set the tone for their organizations and for their employees. These leaders exhibit self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management (Landry, 2019)
. Transformational leaders are proactive in their work, give interaction a high priority, are receptive to new concepts, take chances and make difficult choices, and strive to promote the development of their employees (Simplilearn, 2023)
. By
establishing a positive work culture, leaders can leverage emotional intelligence to motivate employees to achieve their full potential. This results in an engaged workforce that is empowered
to transform and help shape the organization's future (Umass Global, 2023)
. Leaders utilizing transformational leadership will see their teams develop a sense of confidence in their abilities and motivation to continue reaching further goals. Theory of Situations The Theory of Situations focuses on a leader's ability to adapt to any given situation. This
theory is made up of several models such as the least preferred co-worker model, the path-goal
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