Please read “If Humble people make the best leaders, why do we fall for charismatic narcissists?” by Margarita Mayo in Harvard Business Review and answer the following 4 questions.
https://hbr.org/2017/04/if-humble-people-make-the-best-leaders-why-do-we-fall-for-charismatic-narcissists
1. How does the article address the importance of leadership assumptions? Be sure to make explicit and meaningful ties to the course content, such as leadership assumptions (Implicit theories, Drath’s knowledge principles, & romance of leadership).
2. What are some implications of these assumptions addressed in the article? Does this fit with your experience?
3. Go back to your definition of leadership and think about your own understanding of leadership as it relates to these theories. For example, what is your prototype (ILT)? Are you high or low on romance of leadership? What knowledge principles of leadership do you usually consider? (2-3 paragraphs)
Assumptions about Leadership
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Assumptions about Leadership
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Leadership Theory
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A) Your leadership assumptions
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B) How does this theory challenge you?
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Implicit theories of leadership
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Romance of leadership
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Drath’s knowledge principle
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4. Have you been in a situation where different expectations of leadership created a conflict? Are you currently facing any frustrations/issues around expectations of leaders whether it be others’ expectations of your leadership or conversely, your expectations of someone’s leadership? Which assumption(s) is at play – the romance of leadership, Drath’s knowledge principles, and/or ILT?
Submission status
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No attempt |
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Not graded |
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Assignment is overdue by: 7 hours 29 mins |
| Grading criteria |
| Knowledge of course material |
| No link to course content
0points
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Incorrect use of course content. Material does not appear to be understood.
5points
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Limited content; does not address core issues; limited evidence of research or outside reading material; some material does not appear to be well understood
6points
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An average understanding, reasonable level of knowledge in evidence; some good use of reference material; shows some understanding;
7points
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Strong knowledge and understanding; tight focus on topic; good use of course material; demonstrates good understanding
8points
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In-depth knowledge of theory; strong integration of course material; demonstrates strong understanding
9points
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In-depth knowledge of theory; very strong integration of course material; demonstrates very strong understanding
10points
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| Analysis |
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No evidence of independent thought or critical analysis
0points
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Very few insights, examples, or evidence of reflection; Mainly descriptive, limited if any critical analysis;
5points
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Some insight; Generally descriptive more than analytical
6points
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Good personal insight; some evidence to support discussion; strong sense of good analysis and critique
7points
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Very good personal insight; nice themes developed; some evidence to support discussion; good analysis and critique
8points
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Excellent personal insights; strong themes present; lots of evidence to support discussion; thoughtful and critical
9points
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Excellent personal insights; very strong themes present; lots of evidence to support discussion; thoughtful and critical
10points
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Missing 2 or more points/questions
0points
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Missing 50-75% of the questions
1points
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Missing 1 major or 2 minor components
2points
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Missing 1 question or component
3points
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Mostly complete. Missing minor sub-component
4points
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Thorough and complete
5points
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