Definition of leadership(7)

the cult of leadership include co-operative ventures, collegiality, consensus, anarchism and democracy.

Aristocratic thinkers have postulated that leadership depends on one's blue blood or genes. Contrariwise, more democratically-inclined theorists have pointed to examples of meritocratic leaders, such as the Napoleonic marshals profiting from careers open to talent. In similar fashion, traditionalists recall the role of leadership of the Roman pater familias; against which feminist thinking posits emotionally-attuned, responsive, and consensual empathetic guidance.

Many organizations aim to identify, foster and promote leadership potential or ability. See for example the Scouting movement.

For a more general take on leadership in politics, compare the concept of the statesman.

Scientific theories of leadership

•Fiedler contingency model

•Leadership participation model

•Path-goal model

•Situational leadership theory

•Trait theory

•Functional leadership model

•Managerial grid model

Also see

•coaching

•leadership development

•followership

•Anarchism - opposition to leadership.

External links

•Capability Development & Organisational Development Experts (http://www.ott-consulting.co.uk)

•Leadership training resources ()

•Charcateristics of leaders and leadership (/leader.html)

•Narcissistic leaders (/15.html)

References

•Argyris, C. (1976) Increasing Leadership Effectiveness, Wiley, New York, 1976. (Even though this is 30 years old, it is still a "standard" reference text.)

•Bennis, W. (1989) On Becoming a Leader, Addison Wesley, New York, 1989.