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.
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Posted by: Aaron Barton
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