Intellectual stimulation is characterized by enabling "followers to think of old problems
Transformational Leadership
in new ways"
A leader who allows staff to determine how they will achieve goals and perform job
Laissez-faire
functions has which leadership style
The basic principle underlying situational leadership is that the leader adapts her
Situational Leadership leadership behavior to followers' "maturity," based on their willingness and ability to
perform a specific task.
centralizing authority, making decisions alone, and expecting followers or subordinates
autocratic leadership style
simply to follow instructions
That gives direct, clear, details instructions as to what, when, and how work is to be
authoritative leadership style
done
Protecting instructional time from interruptions
Discipline
Protecting teachers from internal and external distractions
Intellectual Stimulation (Transformational Intellectual stimulation is characterized by enabling "followers to think of old problems
Leadership) in new ways"
Optimizer In solving a problem searches for optimal solution
order leadership style
If the principal holds a faculty meeting and shares information regarding the new
formal network of communication
reading program, the formal communication network is being used
informal network, often referred to as "the grapevine," does have some negative
Informal network of communication features, of which the most noted are distortion and rumors (unsubstantiated
information).
downward communication Information that flows from higher to lower levels in the organization's hierarchy.
Information that flows from lower to higher levels in the organization's hierarchy.
upward communication
perhaps the form of communication that is most prone to filtering
D016 Leadership Foundations and ethics
When individuals communicate with other individuals of the same status in the
horizantal communication
organization, horizontal communication is occurring
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The term vertical is not used here to refer to the direction of the communication; rather,
Vertical Communication it describes a pattern that focuses on combining upward and downward
communication, making leaders more visible through face-to-face contact.
diagonal communication Communication that cuts across vertical and horizontal channels.
a communication network in which a gatekeeper regulates the flow of information from
wheel network
all other members
the theory that we act to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) we feel when two of our
thoughts (cognitions) are inconsistent. For example, when our awareness of our
cognitive dissonance theory
attitudes and of our actions clash, we can reduce the resulting dissonance by changing
our attitudes
Communication Accommodation Theory The view that individuals adjust their verbal communication to facilitate understanding.
Communication Accommodation Theory theory that all people adapt their behavior to others to some extent
Barriers that interfere with effective information overload, status difference, semantics, filtering, para-language,
communication interpersonal relationships
formal networks the transmission of messages established and approved by the organizational hierarchy
informal networks communications that flow along social and relational lines
downward communication communication that flows from higher to lower levels in an organization
A communication network in which information is passed from member to member,
Chain Network Structure
from one end of the chain to the other
Connectors are individuals on the faculty who see possibility, know a large number of
connectors
people from different sectors, and have mastered the skill of bringing them together.
salespeople positive thinkers who are energetic and who have mastered the power of influence.
Mavens work well with others and our problem solvers
challenges for school leaders with maintaining and enhancing their effectiveness of their communications
technology
Leaders with this style use few words, get to the point, and speak directly, stating just
The noble
what is on their mind
These leaders think through issues before reaching a conclusion. They like details, are
The Socratic
not afraid to engage in long debates, and will argue their point.
Reflective communicators strive to avoid conflict. They are concerned with
interpersonal relationships and communicate in a manner that will not offend others.
The reflective
They are excellent listeners and are likely to say nothing rather than say something that
causes conflict.
These leaders combine aspects of the Noble and Socratic styles. They communicate in
The magistrate a domineering manner, displaying an air of superiority. These individuals tell you exactly
what they think and will go into great detail to get their point across.
Candidates combine aspects of the Socratic and Reflective styles. They display a warm
The Candidate and supportive disposition, communicating in a very likable manner. However, they are
analytical and chatty, providing a great deal of information.
These leaders have skillfully developed both the Noble and Reflective styles of
The senator communication. The two styles are not mixed; rather, the leader skillfully moves
between the two as the situation warrants.
the theory that we act to reduce the discomfort we feel when two of our thoughts are
cognitive dissonance theory
inconsistent
Communication Accommodation Theory The view that individuals adjust their verbal communication to facilitate understanding.
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