34. Leaders: Behavioral (or Humanistic) School
Leadership can be learned
It is best learned by studying the behavior of effective leaders, which can be learned
- The focus is on the development of the individual within the organization
- Humans are self motivated, responsible, etc. The key is to empower them by reducing the management and organizational constraints
- McGregor, Argyris, Likert, Blake and Mouton, Hersey and Blanchard
Practices of Exemplary Leaders (Kouzes and Posner)
Challenging the Process
- Searching for opportunities to innovate
- Experimenting to take risks
Inspiring a shared vision
- Envisioning the future
- Enlisting others to a common purpose
Enabling others to act
- Fostering collaboration and mutual trust
- Strengthening others through delegation of power
Kouzes and Posner (continued)
Modeling the way
- Setting an example with clear values and “walking the talk”
- Planning small wins
Encouraging the heart
- Recognizing contributions
- Celebrating accomplishments