Recently, FIFA, International Federation of Association Football has received criticism for the recent World Cup location picks for 2018 and 2022. Russia will host the World Cup for 2018 and Qatar will host the World Cup in 2022. FIFA presidential candidate, Mohamed Bin Hammam, wants to reestablish credibility FIFA has seemed to have lost from its recent picks. Hamman wants to use Authentic Leadership to reestablish the credibility of FIFA.
In reference to the Authentic Leadership Characteristics model on page 212 of the textbook, Hamman has established the passion of wanting to have a stronger relationship with football fans. He has a purpose for wanting to reconnect with what football fans want. Hamman's behavior is wanting to be open and logical about updating the process of selecting the future locations of the World Cup. Hamman said, "We are friends and not enemies. We need a common understanding - our interests are all the same." For the connectedness part of the model, Hamman wants to have a stronger relationship with the fans and get their feedback for locations. Hamman commented that future bidding processes have to be transparent so that the public can know precisely what is going on. If Hamman reaches the position of FIFA's president, he will have to remain self-discipline and consistent under stressful situations dealing with this process of deciding World Cup locations. Hamman has demonstrated his compassion for the situation. He had commented that FIFA belongs to the people-acting on behalf of them.
Question: Is Authentic Leadership the best style in this case?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/9431704.stm
Posted by: Aaron Barton
Monday, March 21, 2011
CEOs say how you treat a waiter can predict a lot about character
This was a good article that like the title suggests, the way a person treats a member of the waiting staff or hotel clerk for example can describe their character and personal traits. CEO's look at these interactions when they are evaluating a person for promotion or another employee/CEO. This would be a good example of CEO's looking into the traits that perspective ceo's exhibit and how these traits will carry over into the running's of the business. They look at traits like the ones we discussed in the book such as Nuerotocism, Extroversion, and openess to name a few. Those gave light to the fact that you need to ""Watch out for people who have a situational value system, who can turn the charm on and off depending on the status of the person they are interacting with," Swanson writes. "Be especially wary of those who are rude to people perceived to be in subordinate roles."" Again showing that these simple interactions can predict how they will react in a stressful situation such as a tough negotiation session. Or as mentioned in the article a CEO would only order food through his assitant, which to the other CEO's was takn as he could not get things accomplished with out " hand holding from their support staff". So table etiquette is not only of concern to new college hirees at dinner interviews but also applies all the way up to the CEO.
Questions to think about?
1. What could be said about your personal manners towards wait satff? And do you think that it coincides along with article?
2. What other theories that we talked about could be applied other than trait?
http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/management/2006-04-14-ceos-waiter-rule_x.htm
Posted by- Greg Pawlowski
Questions to think about?
1. What could be said about your personal manners towards wait satff? And do you think that it coincides along with article?
2. What other theories that we talked about could be applied other than trait?
http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/management/2006-04-14-ceos-waiter-rule_x.htm
Posted by- Greg Pawlowski
Barack Obama and Libya
I have tried to follow the current situation going on in Libya the past few days. I did not know that Obama decided to bomb Libya without Congress' blessing. While the President has this power, they often make sure they get it ok'd by Congress first. By making this decision himself, Obama showed that he has legitimate power. Obviously being the ruler of the free world he has legitimate power, but he went over the top of everyone in making the decision. While many people felt that bombing Libya over the weekend was necessary, others are upset that we got involved in another war and being the world's big brother. As discussed in our textbook, authentic leadership is often used in times of world upheavals and crisis. Obama felt that if he had to do something. The main argument against getting involved is, should we get involved in another overseas' civil war? We still have troops in the Middle East and are helping aid Japan every way we can. However, by Obama taking a stand and deciding to bomb Libya and help create the no-fly zone it shows that he is willing to take the steps needed to promote peace and equality world wide. By looking at the intrapersonal definition of authentic leadership there are several perspectives that Obama showed by taking action. First he exhibited genuine leadership. He lead with conviction. Lastly, he based his actions on his own values. This is who Obama is. He is not faking it, he genuinley cares for people and wants to protect the innocent from ruthless dictators. Also mentioned with authentic leadership are four key positive psychological attributes: confidence, hope, optimisim, and resilience. During all the troubling times we have faced while Obama has been in office, he has shown confidence, hope, optimisim, and resilience, and it was no different in this situation either. Whether you agree with taking military action in Libya, you have to realize that Obama has displayed exceptional authentic leadership throughout his time in office.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_theenvoy/20110321/ts_yblog_theenvoy/international-alliance-divided-over-libya-command
Posted by Jason Svela
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_theenvoy/20110321/ts_yblog_theenvoy/international-alliance-divided-over-libya-command
Posted by Jason Svela
The moment nuclear plant chief WEPT
The article talks about how the Japanese have downplayed the severity of the problem at their reactors, and how the leaders have reacted to this situation raises some points related to class. I feel that this relates to the leader member exchange in that the Japanese and specifically the leader of Japan-Naoto Kan have not been as honest with the rest of the world as the perhaps should have. The rest of the world is like a out group compared to the Japanese and they have not received all the benefits of someone on the in-group, such as someone working for the Japanese government knows a lot more probably then what the Japanese have let out to the west. And if they would have been more up front with the rest of the world in the beginning, and say they need help with their reactors and cannot get them under control, then perhaps the response from the rest of the world would be a lot greater and some of the problems that we may be facing in the future could have been avoided with a better leader member exchange.
Some questions?
1. Does how a leader emotions appear in a crisis affect the country?
2. Is there a reason to keep other nations as an out group? And if so what circumstances?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1367684/Japan-earthquake-tsunami-Fukushima-nulear-plant-radiation-leak-kill-people.html
Posted by- Greg Pawlowski
Some questions?
1. Does how a leader emotions appear in a crisis affect the country?
2. Is there a reason to keep other nations as an out group? And if so what circumstances?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1367684/Japan-earthquake-tsunami-Fukushima-nulear-plant-radiation-leak-kill-people.html
Posted by- Greg Pawlowski
Tim Pawlenty: Authentic Leader
CNN article: http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/03/21/tim.pawlenty/index.html
In this article Kevin Bohn describes how Tim Pawlenty, former governor of Minnesota, started with a touching story and now may be on the road to presidency. Pawlenty lost his mother at a young age, and was faced with even more hard times when his father lost his job. Pawlenty worked several years in the produce department at a grocery store to support himself and family. Pawlenty tells the story of the obstacles he overcame as a kid, financially, and even politically with unions (Pawlenty won a fight on behalf of the unionized bus drivers in his state in 2004). He was also on the maybe list for McCain's Vice President candidates. Pawlenty has taken advantage of the struggles he's faced by turning them into an inspiring story of strength, intelligence and perserverance. This shows me one thing, that Pawlenty is genuine. He has victories to back up his story. His battle and victory against the unionized bus drivers shows his passion with a purpose. He is a real authentic leader. More specifically I believe he falls under the Intrapersonal category of authentic leadership. Using his self-knowledge, self-regulation, and self-concept, Pawlenty developed an authentic leadership style, beginning by fighting for causes he believed in. Pawlenty exhibits many qualities described in the intrapersonal authentic leadership perspective as well, mostly being a genuine leader. He also makes decisions in accordance with his values. He has strong opinions against abortion and same sex marriages that he spoke out about during his time as governor of Minnesota.
Posted by Sammy Wilson
In this article Kevin Bohn describes how Tim Pawlenty, former governor of Minnesota, started with a touching story and now may be on the road to presidency. Pawlenty lost his mother at a young age, and was faced with even more hard times when his father lost his job. Pawlenty worked several years in the produce department at a grocery store to support himself and family. Pawlenty tells the story of the obstacles he overcame as a kid, financially, and even politically with unions (Pawlenty won a fight on behalf of the unionized bus drivers in his state in 2004). He was also on the maybe list for McCain's Vice President candidates. Pawlenty has taken advantage of the struggles he's faced by turning them into an inspiring story of strength, intelligence and perserverance. This shows me one thing, that Pawlenty is genuine. He has victories to back up his story. His battle and victory against the unionized bus drivers shows his passion with a purpose. He is a real authentic leader. More specifically I believe he falls under the Intrapersonal category of authentic leadership. Using his self-knowledge, self-regulation, and self-concept, Pawlenty developed an authentic leadership style, beginning by fighting for causes he believed in. Pawlenty exhibits many qualities described in the intrapersonal authentic leadership perspective as well, mostly being a genuine leader. He also makes decisions in accordance with his values. He has strong opinions against abortion and same sex marriages that he spoke out about during his time as governor of Minnesota.
Posted by Sammy Wilson
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Geoffrey Canada and HCZ
Geoffrey Canada is most well known for his work in Harlem with the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) and education reform in the US. Recently, Mark Zuckerberg donated $1 million to the education system of New Jersey and Canada was present when the donation was made and involved in the discussions before it was made. Canada is passionate about improving the lives of everyone by getting them through school and into higher education. He seems to be using Transformational Leadership in most of his endeavors. Transformational leadership is when the leader “engages with others and creates a connection that raises the level of motivation and morality in both the leader and the follower.” Canada is most concerned with those benefitting from the HCZ and those would be considered his followers. You could also argue that he uses Path-Goal theory in his leadership of the organization. HCZ is based on the students and families of the student’s success in the programs. Canada helps to remove and get around the obstacles that have arisen that have attributed those in the program to get to where they are.
Liz Higgins
Arne Duncan and the U.S. School System
Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, and school faculty are utilizing team leadership to transform the American Public School System. Recently, the United States has fallen to 10th in the world for education. With the United States currently being the best country in the world, 10th in the world is not good.
In Hill’s Model of Team Leadership, Duncan realizes the leadership decision of taking action should take place in order to transform the American Public School System. In Internal Leadership Actions, Duncan thinks all school principals need to be trained to act like CEOs. They should possess the skills that are mentioned in the skills approach of leadership. Principals should have human and conceptual skills. For human skills, principals should be able to communicate well with other faculty and students. For conceptual skills, principals should be able to develop ideas and be able to look at what is best for the big picture of the school. According to Duncan, if the realm of business were to be combined with education it will greatly improve the overall performance and effectiveness of U.S. education. Each principal is the leader of their school. Duncan was quoted, "We have to treat them as such, and we have to train them as such.” Duncan acknowledges this will require action from all school districts in the U.S. and be a team effort.
In Hill’s Model of Team Leadership, Duncan realizes the leadership decision of taking action should take place in order to transform the American Public School System. In Internal Leadership Actions, Duncan thinks all school principals need to be trained to act like CEOs. They should possess the skills that are mentioned in the skills approach of leadership. Principals should have human and conceptual skills. For human skills, principals should be able to communicate well with other faculty and students. For conceptual skills, principals should be able to develop ideas and be able to look at what is best for the big picture of the school. According to Duncan, if the realm of business were to be combined with education it will greatly improve the overall performance and effectiveness of U.S. education. Each principal is the leader of their school. Duncan was quoted, "We have to treat them as such, and we have to train them as such.” Duncan acknowledges this will require action from all school districts in the U.S. and be a team effort.
Question: Do you think there is another leadership approach that would fit better for Duncan?
http://www.usnews.com/news/best-leaders/articles/2009/12/04/education-secretary-arne-duncan-says-school-principals-must-act-like-ceos
Posted by: Aaron Barton
http://www.usnews.com/news/best-leaders/articles/2009/12/04/education-secretary-arne-duncan-says-school-principals-must-act-like-ceos
Posted by: Aaron Barton
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