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- Herausgeber: FrontPage Publishing
- Kategorie: Fachliteratur
- Sprache: Englisch
The matter on leadership and genetics has been discussed and researched on for as long as the concept of leadership was created. Research efforts have been poured into exploring the link between the two. Are leaders born or made? This is going to sound cliché but until now, genetics is still considered a big factor in determining the formation of leaders. But not everyone thinks the same way. There could be some truth to it but factors such as experiences and social dynamics are also important in leadership. There is no single factor that will determine the person's ability to lead. Each factor is important up to a certain extent.
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Take Charge !
A Simple Guide To Effective Leadership
Timothy A. Spacey
Copyright © 2017 by Timothy A. Spacey
All rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.
“The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet”
Theodore Hesburgh
Contents
1. The Leadership Gene
2. Becoming a Great Leader
3. Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
4. Build Successful Teams & Relationships
5. Handle Hard Times & Conflicts Effectively
Chapter 1
The Leadership Gene
The matter on leadership and genetics has been discussed and researched on for as long as the concept of leadership was created. Research efforts have been poured into exploring the link between the two. Are leaders born or made? This is going to sound cliché but until now, genetics is still considered a big factor in determining the formation of leaders. But not everyone thinks the same way. There could be some truth to it but factors such as experiences and social dynamics are also important in leadership. There is no single factor that will determine the person’s ability to lead. Each factor is important up to a certain extent.
Some scientists feel strongly about genetic and biological factors and their link with leadership. The interest in the link between genetics and leadership are sparked by people from the same family that assume leadership positions in society. The Kennedys and the Bush family are two examples. More than genetics, science is also looking at biological and physical traits that leaders possess. There are studies that show how genetics contribute to the physiological and psychological functions of a person. These will eventually affect the person’s cognitive and behavioral traits, which determine if the person is fit for leadership. Hormones and chemical changes in the body affect a person’s cognitive functioning, a very important aspect of leadership.
When it comes to leadership, it’s always a question about nature vs. nature. However, both are intertwined with each other and cannot be separated. Leadership cannot be discussed without considering both at the same time. Case in point would be chemical and hormonal changes in the body that will affect the disposition of the person. The disposition will affect the attitude and behavior, which are huge factors in leadership.
An example would be a person that is suffering from a bipolar disorder. People with bipolar disorder tend to exhibit very drastic mood swings, easily switching from euphoria to depression. There are several causes of bipolar disorder, including neurotransmitters that are hereditary. Their bipolar tendencies will affect their personality, which will affect their leadership style. This is not to say that bipolar people are not capable leaders. In fact, the greatest leaders in the world were reportedly bipolar (e.g. Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon Bonaparte). Their drastic mood swings, however, may have negative effects on their leadership and establishing trust with their followers.
As said earlier, you cannot rule out the external factors (nurture) in leadership. The Kennedys may be a family of leaders but take note that the members are exposed to the same environment and values. They are exposed to almost the same group of people and circumstances. Even if genetics played a big part in their leadership streak, you cannot take away the fact that they thrive in a common environment. They were exposed to the same kind of experiences and brought up by the same set of people who share the same values as well. They are also bound to develop similar opinions on important issues and perhaps, develop the same leadership style.
There are certain environments that are conducive for molding leaders. The environment plays a huge role in shaping the ideals, opinions, and values of a person. If young children are brought up by parents that promote pro- social behavior, the children will grow up overcoming unreasonable aggression and form healthy relationships with their peers. Role models account a lot for the formation of leadership traits in a person. When a child is surrounded by people with strong leadership attributes, the child
will most likely imbibe these attributes as well. Likewise, children surrounded with aggressive role models will most likely turn out to be aggressive. Aggression and social skills are very important in leadership because to be an effective leader, the individual must be adept in dealing with people. Leaders have to establish rapport with their colleagues and subordinates.
