Week 8 Discussion Replies

.docx

School

University of Maryland, University College *

*We aren’t endorsed by this school

Course

365

Subject

Management

Date

Jan 9, 2024

Type

docx

Pages

2

Uploaded by Dogmom87

Report
I also chose Innovation as one of my seven key leadership ideas. According to Legrand & Weiss, the most useful and practical definition of innovation is “ applied creativity that achieves business value ” (2011, “Defining innovation and innovative organizations,” para. 1). As you state, organizations must provide innovative services and products in order to remain relevant. Innovation is important as it helps solve complex problems and achieve defined value for an organization. An organization’s senior leadership can ensure innovation extends beyond the generation of a couple of new ideas, turning it into a strategic and guiding principle through empowerment, risk taking, confidence, and strong decision-making skills (Brio, 2019, para. 1). Thank you for sharing. References Brio, M. (2019, August 20). 6 Ways Leaders Can Build a Culture of Innovation. https://talentculture.com/6-ways-leaders-can-build-a-culture-of-innovation/ Legrand, C & Weiss, D. (2011, July/August). How leaders can close the innovation gap. Ivey Business Journal. https://iveybusinessjournal.com/publication/how-leaders-can-close-the- innovation-gap/ I believe authentic leadership is the most valuable information we were presented in Week 6. I particularly like how you explain that authentic means being to the real you – be human. Authentic leadership is important as its central component of is genuineness; even though every authentic leader is different, there are several markers that these leaders tend to share ( Robinson & O’Dea, 2014, “The Key Behaviors of an Authentic Leader,” p. 2, para. 1). This leadership style understands the importance of self-reflection and requires its leaders to have high levels of self-awareness. By fostering an authentic leadership style, I would better understand my own personal history and be driven by my core personal values. Thank you for sharing. Good job. Reference Robinson, S. & O’Dea, V. (2014). Authentic Leadership – To thine own self be true . The Insights Group, Ltd. https://www.insights.com/media/1107/authentic-leadership.pdf I had never heard of the Emotional Bank Account concept prior to our readings in Week 6. We are all aware of how a regular bank works with withdrawals and deposits, but an emotional bank account is based on trust and safety instead of money (Clark, 2014, p.1, para. 1). Since learning of this concept, similar as you, I have learned to be mindful of my actions in order to maintain and improve emotional trust. Additionally, through the Emotional Bank
Account concept, we gain valuable knowledge on keeping commitments, clarifying expectations, communicating, showing personal integrity, and apologizing when necessary. Reference Clark, M.J. (2014). Your Emotional Bank Account . Integrated Leadership Systems. https://integratedleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Your_Emotnal_Bank_Acct.pdf
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
  • Access to all documents
  • Unlimited textbook solutions
  • 24/7 expert homework help