Effective Leadership

Power is loosely understood as one’s ability to influence the actions of others (Kelly & Tazbir, 2014). However, it is important to note that power remains independent from authority. Authority over others, as explained by Gonclaves (2013), is a formal responsibility that accompanies a title or position. While one may have administrative authority over an employee, they may not necessarily possess the ability to influence the person’s behavior. Power is derived from “expertise, legitimacy, reference (charisma), reward and coercion, or connection” (Kelly & Tazbir, 2014, p. 189). These sources of power are a combination of both purposeful and inherent behaviors that allow one to exercise influence over others (Kelly & Tazbir, 2014). To be most

Leadership is, and always has been, a vital aspect of social and economic constructs. It is essential to the survival of societies, industries, organizations, and virtually any group of individuals that come together for a common purpose. However, leadership is difficult to define in a single, definitive sense. As such, theories of leadership, what constitutes a great leader, and how leaders are made have evolved constantly throughout history, and still continue to change today in hopes of improving upon our understanding of leadership, its importance, and how it can be most effective in modern organizational cultures.

Abstract: There are numerous definitions of leadership, all of which contain elements related to people (the leader and the follower(s)), communicating in person or by the written word, actions (organizing, directing, coaching, and/or motivating), and for a purpose (meeting a goal(s) or accomplishing a task(s)) (ADP 6-22) (Fisher 2015) (Bolden 2013) (Hogan 2005). Additionally, everything done occurs within a given context. Effective leaders are poised, proficient, pertinent, and practical in the application of the art of leadership. This means leaders are ready to engage the group with effective methods and

A leader must be able to move quickly from one agenda to another. A leader must be able to inspire a person or a group of people to want to do their best. A definition of leadership can be, “A relationship through which one person influences the behavior of other people” ( Mullins, p. 904 ). One of the biggest problems that a leader in any organization has to deal with is change. Leaders have to be versatile and willing to make tough decisions in today’s economic climate. We will analyze what it takes to be a successful leader and how to manage the people around you for the best results. Asking questions

Throughout this paper, this author will provide insight to the Magnet designation, comparing leadership and management skills, styles, and theories on this subject. The author will address to the reader her own professional and personal philosophical approaches to leadership in the Magnet journey.

Effective followership is an essential component of effective leadership in that, without good followers, the leader’s work is difficult and cumbersome. The role of the follower is many times understated. As illustrated by Kelley (1998), “effective followers are thinkers; energetic and assertive, self-starters, independent problem solvers, and carry out their tasks with these characteristics (p. 143). Effective followers also are characterized by their ability to perform tasks with little supervision, their intelligence, and ability to think for themselves. We are all followers, even those who consider themselves leaders; so to encourage this effectiveness in others; we must be role models for those under us, so that they may also be effective at following. Chaleff (2009) observed that “all important social accomplishments require complex

Leaders decide when they have ‘enough’ information to act. One thing that leaders do not understand is that one cannot be able to assort through all options and risks that are right in front of them. One needs to try and get the right information and use some right instincts in conjunction in order to make a decision (Dearstyne,

When asked to define a leader, most would define one by naming traits such as self-confidence, ambition, and determination. Although these are great qualities, this does not define a leader. A leader is someone in a position of authority who has ability to influence a group through effective communication reaching a common goal. (Robbins, DeCenzo, & Coulter, 2015) Effective leaders work diligently to motive and inspire groups through their actions. This paper is a synopsis of communication and how effective leadership can drive an organization to success.

It takes a lot to become a good and effective leader. A good leader must be able to communicate, role model, show courage, and be aware of issues. There are many other traits that a good leader should have, but these are some the most important. A leader can become very successful if they possess the listed traits.

Effective leadership roles are crucial to an organization in meeting their mission and goals. Leaders have the ability to direct and guide staff and have visions to inspire others to reach their specific goals by improving quality care for patients. This paper will discuss an interview with a Nurse Manager at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Lexington, Kentucky on how her decisions impact the organization, colleagues, and the work environment.

Sources (Bases) of Power Power, as it relates to leadership, is the ability to influence the behavior and attitudes of others. Influence is the degree of actual change in the target person’s attitudes or behaviors. (Shriberg, Shriberg, & Kumari, 2010, pp. 116-117) In 1959, two psychologists, French and Raven, created a list of power sources. They named five sources from which individuals derive power: expert power, referent power, legitimate power, reward power, and coercive power.

Being in a leadership position doesn’t always make you a leader. It’s what you do, and how you act while you’re in that position that makes you into a strong leader. Making a distinction between the terms "leadership" and "management" has been an ongoing focus of organizational behavior authors. John Kotter (1990) argues that management focuses on coping with complexity through the use of the basic managerial functions of planning, organizing, and control. Robert House and R. J. Aditya (1997) link the concept of management with the use of formal authority that arises from a person's organizational rank. In contrast, leadership concentrates on coping with change and providing guidance. Leaders establish direction by communicating

It is important for managers to understand the sources of power and influence as they must rely upon the cooperation of subordinates in order to be successful. Strong managers rely upon more than just authority they also use leadership skills and power to obtain the most productivity from their staff. According to French and Raven (1959) there are five sources of power. Referent power seems to be the most influential and the least affected by change. To quote Paul Argenti,

A leader is defined as a person with responsibility to influence one or more followers and directing them to achieve a set objective (Sethuraman, 2014). In order to achieve that set of objectives effortlessly, effectively, and efficiently, the most important and valued trait of a leader is an effective leadership styles. Effective leadership styles are required in every organization at every level to be successful. The success or failure of an organization depends on the quality of leadership particularly on the part of top management. An effective leadership style can be developed on the basis of understanding of the situations (Sethuraman, 2014). Top management should know which leadership style is needed based on the situation to be most effective to gain trust and respect from their employee. There is no single method of influencing the behavior of employees for every situation. The employee’s level of knowledge on the task and can determine which leadership style that will be most effective for the situation. Preparing leaders to lead

For decade’s individuals, companies, and organizations have spent an unprecedented amount of money on researching, molding, modeling and working to define what a leader is and what characteristics make successful leaders. Despite all the research, there is not a quick answer or even full agreement as to what makes an individual an effective leader. The definition of a leader is “someone who can influence others and who has managerial authority.” (Robbins, Decenzo, Coulter, 2015. P.370)