Description Explain what leadership means to you. What is the connection between leadership and psy ...
Description Explain what leadership means to you. What is the connection between leadership and psychology? Discuss leadership theories and connect those to relevant examples. In your responses to your classmates, compare their examples to your own and ask questions to further the discussion. Please use Reference. UNFORMATTED ATTACHMENT PREVIEW Please help answer two classmates post. 1 St post. Leadership, in my opinion, is the accumulation of many qualities and skills that are able to effectively make challenging decisions for the benefit of the relevant connected associates. Leadership should incorporate flexibility in understanding multiple perspectives as well as structure that provides the affected populations with security, safety and equality. Successful leadership is demanding in multitasking all these aspects which will come with personal growth in accepting that some paths will create hardship that could lead to mistakes. A strong mindset for overcoming failure is one of the many keys in developing transformational leadership. Steinmann et al., (2018) acknowledges that transformational leadership is essential for key behaviors that amplify motivation and encouragement which creates higher quality in goal achievement. My view on leadership aligns with behavioral and contingency theories as I find that great leaders can be made by understanding their environment through observations. Cherry (2024) mentions that behavioral theories monitor a leader’s actions that are contingent on their skillset while contingency theories follow through with adapting to their surroundings to best support the situation. For example, employees or a group of people may find themselves unsure about their tasks or goals, which can lead to a decrease in engagement and/or productivity. Childs et al., (2022) states that the contingency theory showcases plasticity for adjusting to internal/external variables that are causing disruptive occurrences. Combined with the ability to inspire and participate as a leader, this example demonstrates purpose in maintaining stability and professional advice for success. This ties into psychology as we are discussing the development of inter-and intra-personal skills which become responsible in navigating the role of a good leader. Being able to produce specific behaviors or influence positive effects requires a skillset that comprehends determinants of human thoughts, behaviors and decisions. Kleynhans et al., (2022) finds that leaders who have awareness and fluid communication to promote values such as honesty, transparency, positivity and authenticity cultivate a balanced environment capable of regulating the beliefs and perspectives of dependents. 2nd classmate post. Leadership has many meanings. Leadership to me is the way to help employees achieve goals. It’s about being supportive, providing motivation, and offering guidance when needed. A leader will help resolve conflicts, help with handling environmental changes and provide decision making skills as a group to help increase motivation, morale and productivity. It is important that a leader is trusted and holds accountability for the performance of the group. A leader should have good communication skills and patience. A good leader would encourage employees to be their very best ( Leis & Wormington, 2024). The connection between leadership and psychology relies on the understanding of human behavior, motivations and emotions. Leadership will think like a psychologist and apply psychological principles to help improve communication, build relationships and encourage their team to achieve their goals (Riggio, 2021). Some leadership theories are trait theory, situational theory and contingency theory. Trait theory is when someone inherits qualities and traits that are more appropriate for leadership. This can include a specific personality or behavioral characteristic shared by leaders (i.e. self-confidence, extroversion). This means someone who is very sociable in different circumstances and open to new experiences. Situational theory is based on leaders choosing the best plan in accordance with situational variables. This could mean that different leadership styles can be more appropriate for certain types of decision making. An example is an authoritarian style which is where the leader is knowledgeable and experienced might be more appropriate when compared to democratic style where a leader is skilled which could be more effective. Contingency theory focuses on variables related to the environment that determine the style of leadership appropriate to the situation. An example is if a task-oriented leader succeeds in a high controlled structured environment, while a relationship-oriented leader might be more successful in a less structured environment and builds on team relationships (Cherry, 2024). Leadership theories are important because they help set guidelines to improve leadership effectiveness and help organizations increase motivation, morale and productivity. Purchase answer to see full attachment User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following Studypool's honor code & terms of service.
