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LDR Ch1-3
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Undergraduate 1
01/28/2009

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Leader
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someone who is able to lead others to effect change. (may not always be positive change)
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Leadership
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process by which a leader facilitates change. It is the function of three elements: leaders, followers, and situation
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Transformational Leadership Theory
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those who seek to understand the drive of followers to better reach teh goals of both leaders and followers. (strong inspiration-followers want to be like the leader_
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Situational Leadership Theory
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model that describes how leadership varies based on the interactions of task adn relationship behaviors
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Authentic Leadership Theory
Definition
developing authenticity and increasing self-awareness (solely focused on making followers better)
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Social Change Model of Leadership
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influences change through collective action with followers (pick up qualities from others)
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Servant-Leadership
Definition
leaders who choose to serve first adn then lead as a means of extending service to others (may or may not hold formal positions)
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Autocratic/Authoritarian Style
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makes decisions with out consulting followers. maintains all control
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Democratic/Participatory Style
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involves followers in decision making and focuses on group concensus
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Laissez-Faire/Delegative Style
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steps back and "let it be", allowing people to make their own decisions
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Civic-Based Leadership
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the combination fo leadership and civic engagement with a commitment to serve as a change agent in society
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Civic Engagement
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Working to make a difference in the civic life of the community and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make a difference
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Ethical Leadership
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Leadership guided by a system of moral values and principles that guides behavior
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Ethics
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System of moral values and principles that guide behavior
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Followers
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individuals who come together to support teh vision of a leader(s) and use their peronal strengths, knowledge, and skills to assist in reaching a common goal
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Service
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work done by a group or an individual that benefits others
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situation
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environment in which a task is undertaken, in combination with knowledge and human interaction
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