Running head: GROUP 3 DB12 RESILIENT LEADERSHIP 1
GROUP 3 DB12 RESILIENT LEADERSIP 4
Discussion Board 12: Group 3, Resilient Leadership
Brandon McCallister, Michael Munn, Scott Nealy,
Morounke Onabule, Nathan Porter
Liberty University
Resilient Leadership Throughout this course, most of the subject matter focused on, or related to, the art and science of successful management and leadership. Robert Dees’ book ‘Resilient Leaders’ is about the qualities it takes to not only be a successful leader, but to bounce back when times are difficult. True leadership stands the tests that time throws its way. The takeaways and lessons learned are valuable in every aspect of life which involves working with others and managing hostile,
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415). Without goals to achieve, employees will likely adhere to the status quo. By maintaining the status quo, organizations can fail to grow, see the future, and can ultimately end up falling behind in the respective field they are in. “Markets are subject to rapid change and fierce competition, and in these settings, long-term performance arguably depends on an organization’s ability to think differently” (Perkins, Lean & Newberry, 2017, p. 1).
Selflessness
“Selfless leadership is difficult to achieve, but in terms of the public interest, it is essential” (Brookes, 2014, p. 211). Serving your employees is critical to success in any organization. If employees noticed that leaders were only looking out for themselves, they may stop working as hard, and the organization for which they work may ultimately lose valuable, otherwise productive employees. As stated in Matthew 20:16, (version) “so the last will be first, and the first last,” the leader, who is first in command, should think of themselves last, and the employees should be first to receive attention from the leader.
Integrity
Integrity is a core character of being a leader. Employees want to know that their leader is worthy of their trust. A leader with integrity will likely be highly respected and withstand the test of time. As described by Dees (2013), “integrity on a higher plane is the seamless integration of faith, family, and profession
Integrity is more than being honest. Integrity is one of the values employers look for when selecting employees; a person with integrity carries their values with them in everything they do. To act in a manner that is morally and legally right is being a leader or person of integrity. This type of leader is consistent in doing what is right, legally and morally (Dees, 2014). One a person loses their integrity, it is almost impossible to get it back. Linnartz (2012) said integrity can be understood by how well we live and meaningfully connect our values into our daily life and work. Having integrity and having a leadership philosophy in line with good personal values will improve the relationship a leader has with colleagues. Having a leader that lacks integrity is a recipe for workplace chaos or conflict. According to Schachter (2013), a leader with integrity will walk the talk; their deeds match their words. The leader will be honest, moral, and
“The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office” (Dwight D. Eisenhower). Many presidents like Dwight D. Eisenhower, have stated, Integrity is one of the important ingredients to be a great leader and success. People meet new people every day in their daily lives and everyday in life is a new opportunity to have integrity. The true meaning of integrity consists of honesty, being true to morals and values, and being in a condition of being whole and undivided. Many people strive to acquire the gift of integrity because it takes willpower and determination to have. According to Henry Kravis, “If you
Becoming a healthcare leader of integrity is very important. Integrity is best known as the moral character an individual can have. A leader with integrity understand the things that appear to God as most important. As Christians we strive to live a life and make decisions based on what is important to our Lord and Savior. As a closer relationship is developed with God we learn to value integrity throughout life in our daily lives as well as in our careers. As a graduate student if I did not possess integrity which is a foundation, when faced with various situations things would fall apart for me. Integrity is important for the success of a graduate student because it focuses on ones attitude and inner values. Being a person of integrity it set standards of what to expect from others as well as what is expected from
In discussion forum 9, leaders are challenged through situations of crisis and are given ways to confront those challenges which allows them to overcome setbacks and face adversity. In the book “Resilient Leaders”, written by Major General Robert Dees, he provides leaders with his personal experiences of the battlefront and home front and what he had to do in order to cope as well as overcome each situation he was placed in. Major General Dees discusses his foundational ideas on leadership in Chapters one and two. The three concepts that our group decided on are Selfless Service, Character and Risk Management.
Integrity creates a standard for performance and sets a precedent for doing things the right way. Even if a leader possesses supreme confidence and an outstanding vision, their goals will inevitably fall to pieces without integrity at the forefront of their leadership. People can be successful taking short-cuts by being dishonest and taking advantage of others up to a certain point. If leaders do not put a strong emphasis on integrity and creating a standard for how things are to be done, one of their followers will eventually begin taking short-cuts, and leaders will begin to see their goals fall apart as lack of integrity spreads like a wildfire. For this reason, integrity must be firmly built into and established by all
One of the most important characteristics of an effective leader is integrity. “Integrity is a moral quality of social life that inheres cognitive effort, but also binds and mobilizes positive emotions” (Mintrop, 2012). Understanding the definition of integrity and how to apply it at the moment of taking decisions, will allow leaders to be an example of honesty that will develop into trust from the followers. “As your integrity grows, so
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines integrity as, firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values: incorruptibility; the quality or state of being complete or undivided. Although this is correct this isn’t exactly the complete meaning of this word. For every situation, every job, and every position this word “integrity” is defined differently. The position at which I am applying for is an Administrative Assistant, with this comes great responsibility, handling and
To be a leader means you have to to be dependable because you have a lot of responsibilities, so people have to count on you to take care of those responsibilities. Having integrity is probably the most important trait in being a good leader because you will make the most responsible decisions and you will lead fairly. Perseverance is key because without it a leader can crack under pressure and lead his people in the wrong direction. “You are not here to merely make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.”- Woodrow
Selfless Service. Dees (2013) stated, “resilient leadership is selfless service over time from a platform of character and competence.” Selfless service (servant leadership) is an important concept to Organization Management and Leadership. Selfless service is the foundation of servant leadership. Selfless service is one of the most important traits of a good leader. For an organization to thrive, it is important for a leader to serve their followers and place their needs before his needs. Servant leadership has a profound impact on employee empowerment by fostering an environment of empathy, awareness, healing, listening, stewardship and community awareness (Murari & Gupta, 2012). A selfless service leader can have mediating effects on both public service motivation and corporate social responsibility that assist the organization from both a community and goal attainment perspective (Tuan, 2016).
Integrity is defined as the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. In our profession as leaders in the military we are held to a set of values that includes integrity. While the Army defines integrity as doing what’s right, legally and morally. We also believe that the quality of a great leader must include integrity. Having integrity will ensure that we make the best decision and do what is best for our organization. In addition, by having integrity it helps us as leaders to earn the trust of our subordinates. Also by adhering to our moral principles this will help us to build a better relationship with our subordinates, family, and friends. Additionally, we also believe by being leaders with integrity
Integrity is an essential character quality that defines an effective leader. Integrity is a unifying element; it means more than telling the truth. Integrity is concerned with right and wrong, and adherence to a set of values (Satterlee, 2013, p. 7). In that, integrity speaks on the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles – moral uprightness. A resilient leader should hold steady to their morals when faced with an ethical dilemma. “Leader integrity matters because it plays a significant role in the decision process used by followers when determining who they will follow, who they will trust, to whom they will be loyal and committed, and ultimately for whom they will perform” (Moorman & Grover, 2009, p.107). A leader’s integrity goes beyond their personal character make-up, subordinates will feel a sense of connection to a leader who acts with
Integrity is defined as following your moral or ethical convictions and doing the right thing in all circumstances, even if no one is watching you. Having integrity means you are true to yourself and would do nothing that demeans or dishonors you. When employees are asked what they want from leaders it is integrity. Qualities change across culture and time, but what people say they want most in American society is integrity. When people are asked to define integrity, the word they mention most frequently is honesty. The leader with integrity always tells the truth as he or she believes it to be. Think about the best leader you have ever had; she or he probably had integrity. First and foremost, people want a leader they can trust. Ask yourself whether you have a reputation for integrity. (Manning 6) Integrity can be broken down into sub components:
What is integrity? And why is it important for church leaders? The word "integrity" comes from the word "integer" - remember those whole numbers in math? To have integrity means to be whole. When we are whole leaders, we practice what we preach.
The insight you relayed that “great leaders always help themselves and guide other people to do the right things” can be supported by the actions of the servant-leader. As a servant-leader, one should have the behavior of being supportive of their employees. The servant-leader should be involved in team-building, supporting their employees, listening to them, involving them in decision making, encouraging them, praising their progress and work production, and facilitating their interactions with others (Blanchard & Hodges, 2003). Employees desire a righteous leader who seeks the overall success of the organization. Proverbs 29:2 (NIV) states that “when the righteous increase, people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules,
The reading this week covered chapters 5-7 of Resilient Leaders by Robert F. Dees. Chapter five discussed the importance and responsibility of “condition setting”. The chapter concludes with discussion around the four essential leadership fundamentals of vision, team, reality, and growth. Chapter 6 discussed the importance of leadership during crisis situations and best practices for weathering the storm. Chapter 7 focused on the importance of leading after the crisis. The concepts introduced and explained have significant relevance and value to leaders and followers in the today’s marketplace.