In need of (2) substantive replies of 100 words each to (2) different forum posts. E01322CE01NCOL: Fundamental Leadership Dynamics Topic: Lesson 2 – Full Range Leadership
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Student replied to at least two (2) classmates’ posts and each reply includes at least three (3) to four (4) sentences relating the classmate’s post.
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Topic: Lesson 2 – Full Range Leadership
LESSON 2 ISSUE FOR DISCUSSION #2:
Do you typically rely on one or more of the leadership styles within the full range model? If one, which one do you use and why; if multiple, then when do you use each?
Forum Post 1:
Re: Lesson 2, IFD #2
If I were to look introspectively on my leadership styles, I would say that I typically use the Laissez-Faire leadership style, as well as the Management-By-Exception Passive style with a little bit of the Individual Consideration style mixed in as well. I use the Laissez-Faire style of leadership because as a junior Marine, I’m often not the overarching leader in the grand scheme of things, rather I’m just the one who is expected to take charge of tasks that are given to my peers and myself. I find it easiest to use this style of leadership because it allows me to not make decisions for my peergroup, as well as allowing me to not interject myself in any internal conflicts that may arise within our group. I use MBE-P leadership for similar reasons, namely: taking no action unless a probleem arises and fixing the problem then resuming normal functioning. I gravitate towards these two leadership styles specifically because I feel that taking a direct leadership role over my peers would come off as a bit arrogant and that it wouldn’t lead to a cohesive process of problem solving. So instead, with these two styles I am able to step off to the side and monitor things as well as provide assistance when needed. Additionally, I use the Individual Consideration leadership style for occasions where I am placed directly in charge of my peers. I prefer to use this style because it allows me to be more engaged with my peers to accomplish our task. This style also allows me to have a two-way discussion with my peers so that we can collectively come up with a plan that we all feel is best for us, plus, this style promotes self-development for both my peers and myself.
Sources:
Developing Transformational Leaders: The Full Range Leadership Model In Action, Paul Kirkland
Forum Post 2:
Re: Lesson 2, IFD #2
To begin with, each leadership style appeals to certain individuals over others as everyone reacts differently to different styles of approach, however, all aspects of the leadership styles within the full range model get used by a majority of those in leadership positions. To me, I like to use a combination of intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, and idealized influence the most or if plausible. The reason I use multiple leadership styles on the full range model is that “managers are likely to use a whole palette of styles ranging from the non-transactional, through transactional to transformational.” (Kirkbridge, 11) The three styles I listed are the styles I prefer to use when dealing with people under me, however, there are some circumstances where I must use others such as management-by-exception. The first leadership style I listed was intellectual stimulation, this style is perhaps one that encourages the most improvement in an individual and may not always get the task done the quickest or the easiest way, however, it enables individuals under me to grow more through trial and error of their own accord. Now, not all people adapt to intellectual stimulation as well as others, thus resulting in perhaps changing to a more individualized consideration approach to the situation or person. Using individualized consideration may help people that are struggling more or require a further push by focusing on their issues and trying to help them out by listening and not giving them more than what they can handle for the most part. The leadership style I probably use the most is idealized influence, for I like to be someone that others look up to for a goal to achieve, I like to hold myself to a higher standard through both education and physical capabilities, I think idealized influence is perhaps one of the hardest styles to achieve early on in one’s career as one must first establish themselves as being capable of doing tasks in both a follower and leader positions. As I stated before, every leadership style has its use and purpose depending on the situation and circumstances, and it takes time to find out which one is more applicable in a certain situation versus another.
Kirkbride, Paul. (2006). Developing transformational leaders: The full range leadership model in action. Industrial and Commercial Training. 38. 23-32. 10.1108/00197850610646016.
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