Effective Leadership Skills

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The paper discusses the differences and similarities between transformational and servant leaders. The paper shows how these two leadership styles are complementary, although they are best used in different situations. The paper explains that in some cases it is best to further the organization, while at other times it is better to help the individuals first and these people will then lead the organization toward success. The paper concludes that additional studies need to be conducted in order to determine when each of these, or both together, will provide greater success for the company.

From the Paper:

"Effective senior leadership is an essential criterion in determining the future success of an organization. A study printed in the Journal of Applied Psychology concluded that CEOs significantly impact the efficient functioning of management teams due to the development or eradication of a motivational environment where people are encouraged to succeed. For instance, a president who makes it known that no job is secure develops an environment of fear and distrust among senior managers. However, a CEO who recognizes and accepts reasonable mistakes by people throughout the organization fosters an atmosphere that promotes moderate risk-taking and collaboration. These two different environments have a major impact on the culture of the organization and its performance (Peterson, Martorana and Owen, 1998)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Peterson, R., Martorana, P, Smith, D. and Owens, P.(1998). The Impact of Chief Executive Officer Personality on Top Management Team Dynamics: One Mechanism by Which Leadership Affects Organizational Performance. Journal of Applied Psychology 88(5), 795-808.
• Smith, B., Montagno, R., and Kuzmenko, T. (2004). Transformational and servant leadership: content and contextual comparisons. Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies 10(4), 80-92.
• Yeon Lee, S., Recchia, S.L., and Sun Shin, M. (2005) Not the same kind of leaders: four young children's unique ways of influencing others. Journal of Research in Childhood Education 20(2), 132-149

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