leader

Examples of leader in the following topics:

• Opinion Leaders

  • We often look to opinion leaders for help in our consumer decisions.
  • As such, opinion leaders can shape how a product is viewed.
  • Opinion leaders are particularly useful in marketing.
  • In marketing, celebrities are often used as opinion leaders.
  • Celebrities are opinion leaders for the products or services they promote.

• Leading Teams

  • Certain leadership competencies help people become effective leaders; successful team leaders follow planning and implementation processes.
  • The members of Bob's team think that he is a great team leader.
  • There is often a balancing act that the leader must manage between being a leader and a member while ensuring the goal is clear and obtainable.
  • The leader works with the team membership.
  • Therefore, an effective team leader must be both a component to the team and also a leader to manage the team's progress.

• Transactional Versus Transformational Leaders

  • Transactional leaders are concerned about the status quo, while transformational leaders are more change-oriented.
  • Transactional leaders focuses on the role of supervision, organization, and group performance.
  • Transactional leaders are task- and outcome-oriented.
  • Transactional leaders work within existing an organizational culture, while transformational leaders emphasize new ideas and thereby "transform" organizational culture.
  • Differentiate between transactional leaders and transformational leaders in a full-range approach, particularly from a behavioral perspective

• Political Leaders and Opinion Makers

  • Typically the opinion leader is held in high esteem by those who accept his or her opinions.
  • In the jargon of public relations, they are called thought leaders.
  • Opinion leaders, such as Stephen Colbert, often shape public opinion.
  • People are inclined to follow opinion leaders because of their knowledge and experience.
  • George Clooney is an example of a celebrity opinion leader.

• Moral Leadership

  • Leaders who are ethical demonstrate a level of integrity that emphasizes their trustworthiness, and this trust enables followers to accept the leader's vision.
  • The ethics leaders exhibit reflects on their organizations, as well on themselves.
  • These dilemmas are where the judgment of a leader comes into play.
  • Moral leaders gain the respect of followers, who are then more likely to identify with their leaders and the goals they set.
  • Moral leaders also play an important role in communicating an organization's values.

• Honesty in Leadership: Kouzes and Posner

  • These characteristics create trust, which is critical to leaders in all positions.
  • Subordinates have faith in the leaders they follow.
  • A leader who is not honest will lose legitimacy in the eyes of followers.
  • Honesty also brings a degree of transparency to a leader's interaction with others.
  • Promoting the company's vision allows leaders to inspire employees.

• Interactive Leadership

  • Interactive leadership involves leaders' engaging followers to increase their understanding of tasks and goals.
  • Interactive leaders are proactive in seeking information and opinions from followers.
  • Interactive leaders engage followers in a variety of ways.
  • Interactive leaders value individual contributions and maintain relationships that foster mutual respect.
  • An interactive leader shares information and answers questions to clarify goals and tasks.

• Party Leadership in the House

  • Party leaders and whips of the U.S.
  • The party leaders are also known as floor leaders.
  • Instead, the House uses the terms "Republican Leader" or "Democratic Leader" depending on which party holds a minority of seats.
  • The Minority Leader of the House serves as floor leader of the opposition party and is the counterpart to the Majority Leader.
  • Unlike the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader is on the ballot for Speaker of the House when Congress convenes.

• A Leader's Vision

  • A clear and well-communicated vision is essential for a leader to gain support and for followers to understand a leader's goals.
  • Effective leaders clearly define a vision and communicate it in such a way as to foster enthusiasm and commitment throughout the organization.
  • This ability to express a vision and use it to inspire others differentiates a leader from a manager.
  • Effective leaders clearly communicate their vision of the organization.
  • Vision also plays a significant role in a leader's strategy for the organization.

• Leadership and Task/Follower Characteristics: House

  • Directive, path-goal clarifying leader: The leader clearly defines what is expected of followers and tells them how to perform their tasks.
  • Achievement-oriented leader: The leader sets challenging goals for followers, expects them to perform at their highest level, and shows confidence in their ability to meet this expectation.
  • Participative leader: The leader seeks to collaborate with followers and involve them in the decision-making process.
  • Supportive leader: The main role of the leader is to be responsive to the emotional and psychological needs of followers.
  • Image-building: Leaders are cognizant of how they are perceived by their followers.