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Leadership Saul Lopez Westcliff University LDR 500 – Organizational Leadership Christian Mejia February 25 th , 2024

Introduction Leadership is an essential and critical aspect of any organization, and it is imperative for the success, development, and growth of the organization. Effective leadership involves being able to influence and motivate others to work towards a shared goal. For this paper, I will discuss and examine the three most important leadership concepts that I have learned throughout this course. I will provide examples from my own personal and professional experience and research to support my analysis. I will also present a personal leadership improvement plan, which will outline the key elements that I use to strengthen my practice of leadership. Important Leadership Concepts Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence is the ability and capacity to understand, recognize and manage our own emotions as well as the emotions of others. It is a vital aspect of leadership due to it being essential for leaders to build relationships with team members. “ Leaders set the tone of their organization. If they lack emotional intelligence, it could have more far- reaching consequences, resulting in lower employee engagement and a higher turnover rate.”(Lauren L. 2019) Leaders with high emotional intelligence can manage conflicts, inspire, and build trust effectively. From my experience at my current company, leaders with a developed emotional intelligence, such as mine, lead teams with a higher employee satisfaction. Research supports the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. A study by Goleman et al. (2001) found that emotional intelligence was a better predictor of success in leadership roles than traditional intelligence (IQ). Additionally, a study by Cherniss (2010) found that leaders with high emotional intelligence had higher levels of job satisfaction and lower levels of burnout.

Transformational Leadership Transformational leadership is the style that focuses on motivating and inspiring team members to maximize their efforts to achieve their full potential. “ as a leadership approach that causes change in individuals and social systems . In its ideal form, it creates valuable and positive change in the followers.” (Kotylar, 2006) Transformational leaders are known for being visionaries who encourage innovation. They provide a sense of purpose for all team members. Once again, at my current company, these leaders have the most loyal and engaged members. While fostering a positive work environment. Research supports the importance of transformational leadership in organizations. A study by Bass and Riggio (2006) found that transformational leadership was positively related to employee satisfaction, motivation, and performance. Additionally, a study by Avolio and Bass (2004) found that transformational leadership was positively related to organizational citizenship behavior. Situational Leadership Situational leadership is the leadership style that involves adapting a leader’s approach depending on the circumstances and the team’s needs. “ A situational leader pays close attention to the changing needs of the team, task, and organization .” (Judy W. 2022) These leaders are flexible and are able to adjust their style based on competence and commitment of their team members. I have found that situational leaders are efficient and effective at managing diverse team and helping members improve and develop their skills. Research supports the importance of situational leadership in organizations. A study by Hersey and Blanchard (1977) found that situational leadership was positively related to employee performance and satisfaction. Additionally, a study by Blanchard et

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al. (2010) found that situational leadership was positively related to employee engagement and retention. Personal Leadership Improvement Plan To strengthen my practice of leadership, I will focus on the following key elements: 1. Developing my emotional intelligence: To improve my emotional intelligence, I will start by understanding and becoming more aware of my emotions and how they can impact my behavior. I will work on recognizing and managing the emotions of others, especially when managing conflicts. 2. Enhancing my transformational leadership skills: To enhance my transformational leadership skills, I will focus on creating a shared vision for my team and communicating it effectively. I will focus on motivating and inspiring my team through a shared vision, with the end goal of bringing them to their full potential. 3. Improving my situational leadership skills: in order to improve my situational leadership skills, I will mainly focus on being able to adapt my leadership style to any particular situation and the specific needs of my team members. I will also work on providing my team members with the appropriate level of support and guidance based on their level of competence and commitment to our ultimate goal. Conclusion In conclusion, organizations need effective leadership for their success and growth. We have discussed and examined the three essential leadership concepts that we learned

in this class, emotional intelligence, situational, and transformation leadership. To support my analysis, I provided examples from my most recent positions, and I presented a plan to improve my leadership skills. By focusing on developing my emotional intelligence, enhancing my transformational leadership skills, improving my situational leadership skills, and seeking feedback and self-reflection, I aim to become a more effective leader and contribute to the success of my organization.

References Kotlyar, I. & Karakowsky, L. (2006). Leading Conflict? Linkages Between Leader Behaviors and Group Conflict. Small Group Research, Vol. 37, No. 4, 377-403 Lauren Landry,(2019), Why emotional Intelligence is Important to Leadership. https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership Judy Wolf, 2022, Situational Leadership: What it is and How to Build it. https://www.betterup.com/blog/situational-leadership-examples

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