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Leadership Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Leader | a person or animal who leads |
| Leadership | The process of influencing people |
| Power | ability to act or produce an effect |
| Position Power | the authority and influence granted to an individual because of their formal title, rank, or role within a hierarchy, allowing them to make decisions, give orders, and expect compliance, separate from their personal traits or skills |
| Reward Power | the ability of a leader or influencer to motivate desired behaviors by providing positive, tangible, or intangible incentives, such as bonuses, promotions, or praise |
| Expert Power | the ability to influence others through one's specialized knowledge, skills, or experience, rather than through a formal position or authority, leading people to trust and follow their guidance because they are seen as a credible resource |
| Identity Power | ability to influence others based on their identity with the person |
| Leadership Style | the manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people to accomplish a task |
| Initiative | energy or aptitude displayed in initiation of action |
| Human Relations | a study of human problems arising from organizational and interpersonal relations |
| Integrity | firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values |
| Autocratic Leadership | one person controls all the decisions and takes very little inputs from other group members |
| Democratic Leadership | when a leader involves the whole team in making decisions, valuing everyone's ideas and opinions to reach a consensus, rather than just giving orders |
| Free-rein Leadership | a "hands-off" management style where leaders delegate decision-making and problem-solving to their teams, providing minimal guidance and interference |
| Delegate | entrust a task or responsibility to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself |
| Self-managed teams | groups of employees who operate without direct, daily supervision, sharing responsibility for planning, executing, and managing their own work |
| Open Leader | having the confidence and humility to give up the need to be in control while inspiring commitment from people to accomplish goals |
| Situational Leader | a flexible manager who adapts their style—ranging from directing to delegating—based on the specific task, the situation, and the maturity or skill level of their team members. |