Leadership and personality have often been words cited together, as either the latter being a decisive aspect in the formation of the first or as a necessary factor to be able to effectively exercise leadership. The concept and qualities associated to leadership have evolved over the centuries from a more primitive and physically related term to an intellectual notion nowadays. If in ancient times the leader was the figure of someone considered the strongest – behavior which can also be found today among animals- and the most powerful or ruthless in the battlefield, leadership is today associated with some unusual personality traits –with which some people are naturally born-, and extreme difficult to be found among the population, that continue to influence and impact others, not by using power or strength as in the past but by influencing thinking, opinion and behavior. Power, success, wealth and a charismatic personality are also some of the most commonly related features to such term.
While this topic has been centered for some time now in the question around whether leadership skills can be learned or someone has to be born with them, it is important to think that any person has the potential to shape, improve or develop his/her personality in order to strengthen some of the qualities and values typically associated to leadership which will be reviewed in this assignment.
Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Christopher Columbus, Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein and many others have led their companies, countries or in some cases mankind to overcome difficult situations, improve themselves and achieve goals which at first could seem unreachable. Either in business, in politics, religion, or science, they had the talent to stand out from the crowd and use their potential to inspire others and make them want to follow their examples. They did not use any power, title or money. They did not need it. They had something much more powerful. They managed to make other follow their vision.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- OBJECTIVES
- WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
- TYPES OF EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLES
- Task and relations behavior
- Change-oriented behavior
- Participative leadership
- Transformational leadership
- External Leadership behaviors
- LEADERSHIP vs. MANAGEMENT
- LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
- TRAITS OF A LEADER'S PERSONALITY
- Stress tolerance
- Self-confidence
- Feeling of control
- Emotional stability and maturity
- Success motivation
- Personal integrity
- Need for acceptance
- Emotional intelligence
- CONCLUSIONS
- REFERENCES
- INTERNET REFERENCES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The primary aim of this assignment is to establish a foundation for understanding contemporary business leadership and its connection to defining personality traits that contribute to business success. The focus is on exploring how these traits and features influence leadership, examining the extent of their impact, and ultimately discussing the role of leadership in today's business organizations.
- Defining and understanding the concept of leadership, particularly within a business context.
- Exploring the relationship between leadership and specific personality traits.
- Analyzing the influence of these traits on leadership effectiveness.
- Investigating the impact of leadership on contemporary business organizations.
- Discussing the evolution of leadership from a more primitive and physical notion to an intellectual concept.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: Introduces the concept of leadership and its historical evolution, highlighting the link between leadership and personality traits. It emphasizes the importance of developing leadership qualities through personal development.
- Objectives: Outlines the paper's objective to define business leadership and analyze its relationship with key personality traits, exploring how these factors impact leadership effectiveness and their influence on business success.
- What is Leadership?: Defines leadership as a broad concept encompassing the process of guiding others from a psychological perspective. It emphasizes the application of leadership across various spheres of life, with a focus on business leadership. The chapter explores various definitions of leadership and its essential attributes, particularly the ability to influence and unite efforts towards a common goal.
- Types of Effective Leadership Roles: Discusses the modern approach to leadership in organizations, highlighting functional behavioral patterns categorized as meta-categories. The chapter explores different leadership styles, including task and relations behavior, change-oriented behavior, participative leadership, transformational leadership, and external leadership behaviors.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on the concepts of leadership, personality traits, business success, and organizational development. Key themes include the impact of personality on leadership effectiveness, the role of leadership in contemporary business organizations, and the evolution of leadership from a traditional physical notion to an intellectual concept.
- Quote paper
- MBA Santiago Mas (Author), 2016, Leadership & Personality. Insights on effective leadership roles and personality traits, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/437671
