Seven Contemporary Perspectives on Leadership Effectiveness

NAME: NURUL AFIAH BINTI ABDUL KARIM

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Discuss the seven contemporary perspectives on leadership effectiveness

Charismatic leader

A person who is dominant, self-confident, convinced of the moral righteousness of his beliefs, and able to arouse a sense of excitement and adventure in followers.

Transformational leader

A leader who motivates people to transcend their personal interests for the good of the group.

Transactional leaders

Leaders who manage through transactions, using their legitimate, reward, and coercive powers to give commands and exchange rewards for services rendered.

Level 5 leadership

A combination of strong professional will (determination) and humility that builds enduring greatness.

Authentic leadership

A style in which the leader is true to himself or herself while leading

Pseudo-transformational leaders

Leaders who talk about positive change but allow their self-interest to take precedence over followers’ needs

Shared leadership

Rotating leadership, in which people rotate through the leadership role based on which person has the most relevant skills at a particular time.