At this point in our course I have learned several new tools to assist my own personal leadership style and development. I have noticed that in my line of work there are traces of each of the five traits (Intelligence, Integrity, Self Confidence, Sociability and Determination). Additionally I have also learned of the three personality types Freud is know for coining; Erotic, Obsessive and Narcissistic…later Erich Fromm added a fourth with Marketing. The bottom line is that leadership is a complex theory that is constantly changing to fit the current societies norms. I also learned about the differences of Maxims and Theories in leadership. How the two concepts both contribute to the concept of leadership but the Leadership Theory provides a stronger baseline as it uses scientific methods to define leadership. Maxims are easier to screw, and are based on personal experience rather than scientific analysis.
I recall being in Iraq, debriefing some Soldiers that had been on patrol, after they had been ambushed. Initially I was told one story, but later, was told another story (by a level headed Sargent), after the adrenaline had come down, SGT “X” told me that there were not that many enemy forces confronting them, and the heroism claimed by most in the patrol was nothing more than frantic desires to obtain cover during the surprise ambush. Once the collective team began to synchronize and fire back (sporadically), the enemy quickly realized they were out matched and departed the scene before any U.S. forces could see them or capture or kill them. It was because of the no casualty count, and fending off the enemy outcome, the Soldiers felt as if they had achieved greatness and were free to tell their story as they saw fit. In this case, the maxim, although somewhat successful, was skewed in providing information and then reporting inaccurate intelligence.
References
Northouse, Peter G. Leadership: Theory and Practice, 6th Edition. SAGE Publications, Inc, 02/2012. VitalBook file.
PSYCH 485: Leadership in Work Settings, CHP 1,2,3.
Alexys Scott
The Pennsylvania State University
PSYCH 485: Leadership in Work Settings
Professor Melissa Gutworth
June 24, 2015
Integrity Trait and Leadership
At this point in our course I have learned several new tools to assist my own personal leadership style and development. I have noticed that in my line of work there are traces of each of the five traits (Intelligence, Integrity, Self Confidence, Sociability and Determination). Additionally I have also learned of the three personality types Freud is know for coining; Erotic, Obsessive and Narcissistic…later Erich Fromm added a fourth with Marketing. The bottom line is that leadership is a complex theory that is constantly changing to fit the current societies norms. I also learned about the differences of Maxims and Theories in leadership. How the two concepts both contribute to the concept of leadership but the Leadership Theory provides a stronger baseline as it uses scientific methods to define leadership. Maxims are easier to screw, and are based on personal experience rather than scientific analysis.
I recall being in Iraq, debriefing some Soldiers that had been on patrol, after they had been ambushed. Initially I was told one story, but later, was told another story (by a level headed Sargent), after the adrenaline had come down, SGT “X” told me that there were not that many enemy forces confronting them, and the heroism claimed by most in the patrol was nothing more than frantic desires to obtain cover during the surprise ambush. Once the collective team began to synchronize and fire back (sporadically), the enemy quickly realized they were out matched and departed the scene before any U.S. forces could see them or capture or kill them. It was because of the no casualty count, and fending off the enemy outcome, the Soldiers felt as if they had achieved greatness and were free to tell their story as they saw fit. In this case, the maxim, although somewhat successful, was skewed in providing information and then reporting inaccurate intelligence.
References
Northouse, Peter G. Leadership: Theory and Practice, 6th Edition. SAGE Publications, Inc, 02/2012. VitalBook file.
PSYCH 485: Leadership in Work Settings, CHP 1,2,3.