Donald Trump is seriously considering running as a presidential candidate for the 2012 election. Trump is appalled of the current leadership of the United States. He strongly believes he can do a much better job. Trump is showing signs of being a productive narcissist under Psychodynamic Leadership. Based on table 12.1 from the Leadership book by Northouse, he has many of the strengths and one weakness of a productive narcissist. Trump is passionate, an independent thinker and risk taker, and a visionary to change the U.S. and create meaning for the people of the U.S. However, he shows only one weakness of a productive narcissist: he can become a little angry and demonstrate criticism.
Trump has passion to reshape the financial state of the country. He would like to control the oil in Iraq and eventually pay back countries that the United States owes money to. Trump is an independent think and risk taker. The way Trump has become a successful businessman is by being independent and a risk taker. He has the vision to change the United States. Trump envisions controlling the foreign oil in Iraq and possibly Libya to make profit for the United States. He will use the power of the U.S. military to account for controlling the oil. Trump made the comment that if the U.S. pulls out of Iraq, Iran will come in and take over all the oil fields. He does not want Iran to come in and take over.
What are your thoughts about Trump's leadership ability? Would he make a good president? What other leadership approaches would fit well in this case?
http://online.wsj.com/video/trump-as-independent-in-2012/75187604-AAA1-4A45-AC20-E3030EC5D45F.html
Posted by: Aaron Barton
Monday, April 11, 2011
Chef Bouley
French chef David Bouley is looking to open up a Japanese restaurant in TriBeCa, NY. Based on the intrapersonal perspective of Authentic Leadership in table 10.1, chef Bouley is exhibiting genuine leadership, leading from conviction, being original, and basing his actions on his values. Bouley's genuine leadership comes from his personal desire and deep wanting to open a Japanese restaurant.
He conceived the idea of opening a Japanese restaurant seven years ago and has been wanting to open one ever since. However, due to the recession, he has been unable to. Bouley feels convicted build an empire of restaurants. He wants to name Bouley a name customers can trust when they go to his restaurant(s). Then, chef Bouley wants to be original with his cooking. He does not want his food to be sub-par or a copy of another restaurant's. Chef Bouley values business, but he also values the people he serves. He would like to continue to serve the people by opening a Japanese restaurant.
What other leadership approach could Chef Bouley be portraying in this case? I did consider Contingency Theory with Bouley being the right man for opening a new restaurant.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704641604576254913855945024.html?mod=WSJ_NY_MIDDLETopStories
Posted by: Aaron Barton
He conceived the idea of opening a Japanese restaurant seven years ago and has been wanting to open one ever since. However, due to the recession, he has been unable to. Bouley feels convicted build an empire of restaurants. He wants to name Bouley a name customers can trust when they go to his restaurant(s). Then, chef Bouley wants to be original with his cooking. He does not want his food to be sub-par or a copy of another restaurant's. Chef Bouley values business, but he also values the people he serves. He would like to continue to serve the people by opening a Japanese restaurant.
What other leadership approach could Chef Bouley be portraying in this case? I did consider Contingency Theory with Bouley being the right man for opening a new restaurant.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704641604576254913855945024.html?mod=WSJ_NY_MIDDLETopStories
Posted by: Aaron Barton
Bob Dylan plays his first gig in Vietnam
This article talked about how Bob Dylan plays his first gig in Vietnam. Its ironic since his music was played during the 1960's when the U.S. was at war with Vietnam, and many of his songs where anti-war/protest songs. It reminded me of path goal-theory since he was not able to play in the country for many years due to the communist government placing restrictions on the music that they listen to. Big name concerts in that part of the world are rare, because of communist censors. There was a obstacle blocking the people of east Asia from hearing his music but through negotiations and a pre- approved set list He was able to play for the Vietnamese. He was also able to play in china something he had not done before either but in China he had to have censors in play for some of his songs. By removing the obstacles imposed by the government he was able to play his music in places that in his long career he has not played at before.
What other theory we learned about could apply here?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13029109
Posted by-Greg Pawlowski
What other theory we learned about could apply here?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13029109
Posted by-Greg Pawlowski
Mitt Romney's Presidential Push
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42540300/ns/politics-decision_2012/42542232
Mitt Romney is making his case for a second run at the White House after falling short in 2008 to gain the GOP nomination. The leadership theory I am using to analyze this article is the Skills approach. Romney has developed numerous skills through his years as a businessman that he thinks will be beneficial to help give the economy the jump start it needs. As stated in the article, he has a knack for turning around things that are failing. The skills model starts with individual attributes. The first attribute to look at is general cognitive ability. Romney has not gotten to this point in his life without having intelligence. He is a businessman and has been involved with government for years. Through his time in these affairs, he has learned some necessary and very important knowledge on how to succeed in different and sometimes challenging environments. He displays motivation in wanting to take the White House. After losing the GOP nomination in 2008, makes him want it just that much more. He wants to improve the United States and do things that he feels Obama is lacking to do. He has plans, that if elected, will jump start the government. The final attribute is personality. Romney has the personality that allows him to get the support and dollars of thousands, even millions of people. People can relate to him and the policies he wants. The next category is competencies. The first is problem-solving skills. As previously discussed, he sees a problem (one that just about every American sees) with the economy. He feels that he has the problem-solving skills necessary to get us back on track. Anyone who works in government needs to have social judgement skills. He understands people, what they want and what they are looking for. He needs to be able to work with people domestically and internationally to be effective and get things done. Once again, he has been known to bring failing business back to life. He has the knowledge to implement the appropriate systems. While the entire economy is very different than one single business, it is certainly a nice base to have. The final category is leadership outcomes. In this category there is effective problem solving and performance. Romney has proven he can solve problems in effective ways, just not at the same scale as the US economy. His performance shows that he has done the right things and knows the right people to make an initial run at the White House. Once the race really hearts up we will see how his performance really measures up.
Posted by: Jason Svela
Mitt Romney is making his case for a second run at the White House after falling short in 2008 to gain the GOP nomination. The leadership theory I am using to analyze this article is the Skills approach. Romney has developed numerous skills through his years as a businessman that he thinks will be beneficial to help give the economy the jump start it needs. As stated in the article, he has a knack for turning around things that are failing. The skills model starts with individual attributes. The first attribute to look at is general cognitive ability. Romney has not gotten to this point in his life without having intelligence. He is a businessman and has been involved with government for years. Through his time in these affairs, he has learned some necessary and very important knowledge on how to succeed in different and sometimes challenging environments. He displays motivation in wanting to take the White House. After losing the GOP nomination in 2008, makes him want it just that much more. He wants to improve the United States and do things that he feels Obama is lacking to do. He has plans, that if elected, will jump start the government. The final attribute is personality. Romney has the personality that allows him to get the support and dollars of thousands, even millions of people. People can relate to him and the policies he wants. The next category is competencies. The first is problem-solving skills. As previously discussed, he sees a problem (one that just about every American sees) with the economy. He feels that he has the problem-solving skills necessary to get us back on track. Anyone who works in government needs to have social judgement skills. He understands people, what they want and what they are looking for. He needs to be able to work with people domestically and internationally to be effective and get things done. Once again, he has been known to bring failing business back to life. He has the knowledge to implement the appropriate systems. While the entire economy is very different than one single business, it is certainly a nice base to have. The final category is leadership outcomes. In this category there is effective problem solving and performance. Romney has proven he can solve problems in effective ways, just not at the same scale as the US economy. His performance shows that he has done the right things and knows the right people to make an initial run at the White House. Once the race really hearts up we will see how his performance really measures up.
Posted by: Jason Svela
CEO Larry Page's Early Mistake
http://blogs.forbes.com/stevedenning/2011/04/09/google-larry-pages-first-blunder-spam-grandma-for-cash/
Google’s new CEO Larry Page isn’t waiting to make waves in his new position. This Forbes article by Steve Denning discusses how Page “accidentally” sent out a companywide memo talking about how 25% of bonuses will be tied to innovations that are more social-network-like. However, the article states also that although Page leaked the memo to every Google employee, only a small portion of whom actually work on social innovations. The article goes on to discuss how maybe it was Page’s way of telling employees the focus of their new direction – social media. Page wants employees to get others, family, friends, etc., to like and adapt whatever social products they offer.
Is Page making rookie mistakes or is he trying to be sneaky, getting social media on the brain of employees? The article goes on to criticize how Page is using extrinsic rewards to get what he wants, which is something creative and innovative.
In this case, Page is a great example of someone who is not displaying transformational leadership. Instead of inspiring and motivating his employees by being a strong role model, he is sending companywide bonus-threatening memos about how Google needs to find the next Facebook. I would describe Larry Page as more of a skills model leader. He is a cofounder of Google and has been waiting, practicing, preparing for his run as CEO for ten years. He has developed the skills that he needs, but this unprofessional example may leave doubt in the minds of Google employees. The article also hints that Page is stressed about coming up with something to rival Facebook (what they call “yesterday’s next big thing”), instead of looking to the future and focusing on what Google users want.
Posted by Samantha Wilson
Milk poisoning in northwest China 'deliberate'
The article talked about how in China, they had two dairies that sent out tainted milk which ended up killing 3 children and making many more of them sick, most of them under the age of two. The sad part it they say it was deliberate and was intended to cause harm to those who drank it. But they do have some suspects in custody in connection with the poisoning. And this made me think of the ethical duty that the Chinese farmers owe to their customers, as well as the people of china to make sure they keep their reputation from slipping. Not only should they make sure they have safe products to make sure they do not face consequences for their negligence. But also they should feel some duty to not hurt people because it is the right thing to do especially when they trust that milk will be safe to feed to their children. They have let unethical people into the production of their necessities, and now the government needs to help restore faith in the Chinese food production.
Any other theories that apply?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13036943
Posted by-Greg Pawlowski
Any other theories that apply?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13036943
Posted by-Greg Pawlowski
The Daily Show with Stephen Colbert
John Stewart and Stephen Colbert could be considered only as comedians and nothing more. However, they have a huge following, not only from people watching their shows, but also from people attending their Rally to Restore Sanity. This rally was held last fall in Washington DC where many partisan rallies are also held. The aim of the Rally to Restore Sanity was to show that there are more people who are in the middle than the number of people who are extreme conservatives, liberals, etc. and we should all work together to solve the problems that we are facing instead of bashing each other.
The leadership approach that Colbert and Stewart are possessing in this situation is Transformational Leadership. You could also argue for Authentic Leadership, but the nature of their shows and the rally would make that difficult as they are normally “in character” when they are in public. They are concerned with the values and emotions that their followers have and are trying to influence them in such a way that they develop into something better than what they currently are. They are also trying to get non-followers to follow them to see the benefits of working together.
It is also apparent that they both possess charisma. If this was not true, they would not have such a large following and so many people would not have showed up to the rally if they did not possess this quality.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/10/31/avlon.rally.sanity/index.html?iref=allsearch
http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/10/31/avlon.rally.sanity/index.html?iref=allsearch
Liz Higgins
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