XIII.+Leadership+Attributes

XIII. Leadership Attributes – Using the leadership attributes you identified in your first assignment, as modified during the course, please evaluate General Savage.

These were my top 5:

1. Learner / Scholarship - A+

A leader is expected to innovate, develop, inspire, and challenge old conventions. In order to do this and be on the cutting edge, a leader must always be learning and keeping up to date on recent developments in their field. Scholarship ensures that the individual continues developing and creates opportunities for themselves as well as their followers.

2. Logical / Rational - A+ (He was potentially too logical though without any emotion at the beginning). He did have some show though with his exchanges with the Sgt he kept demoting and promoting.)

A leader must be rational in order to critically think through scenarios and realize the long term impact of actions taken today. A rational leader also garners respect from subordinates who understand that decisions are not made on a whim or without critical consideration.

3. Charismatic / Emotional - C

A leader must be emotional in order to connect with subordinates and influence them.

4. Calm / Listener - A (He listened to everyone but did not necessarily change his direction)

A leader must be sensitive to constituency groups because without followers, that person is not a leader. Subordinates will respect a leader who listens to them and considers their concerns and suggestions before taking actions that result in drastic changes. Particularly when the leader is new in the organization. Furthermore, "leaders who have calm dispositions and do not attack or belittle others for bringing bad news are more likely to get complete and timely information from subordinates" (29).

5. Motivator / Communicator - A+

A leader must be able to motivate their followers to action through strong, clear communication.