Ogl 300-89887 Mod 6 Paper 3
Ogl 300-89887 Mod 6 Paper 3
Ogl 300-89887 Mod 6 Paper 3
Module 6: Paper 3
Katie Byers
December 3, 2021
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Module 6: Paper 3
Leadership has become the standard through which I want to live my life. I have learned
so much in OGL300 about the different leadership styles and how the implementation of each
has a different effect on organizations and the people that embody them. It is important to note
that though certain leadership styles are effective in some teams, they may not be effective in
every team, nor in each individual member of a given team. This demonstrates that a leader must
think critically about the different styles of leadership he or she wishes to employ and be flexible
in the implementation of each. In addition, the psychosocial roles between leader and follower
must be personalized to fit the developmental and motivational levels of each follower. In this
beings within any organizational environment; these can include familial, social, and
There are three leadership theories I will present that resonated most deeply with me
throughout this course. Each theory I present is considered relationship-oriented leadership and
confirm my belief that these styles are vital to human relationships, not only in organizational
settings, but in everyday life as well. First, leaders who employ an authentic transformational
leadership style work to change the status quo. These kinds of people have a strong sense of core
values and desire to, to paraphrase Mahatma Gandhi, be the change they wish to see in the world.
Transformational leaders operate with a high level of integrity and set an example that followers
are motivated to mirror, thereby increasing the overall positivity of the organizational climate
and total productivity. This is achieved through promoting and exhibiting behaviors and values
Second, Blanchard’s SLII model presents an approach to leadership that underscores the
importance of valuing relationships with others. The way the leader interacts with and responds
to the follower is measured by the development of the latter. For example, a leader can apply a
supportive style when they perceive the follower is motivated and prepared to complete tasks,
but maybe lacks the confidence to accomplish those tasks independently with confidence
(Northouse, 2021).
Lastly, and arguably my favorite, is the servant leadership style. I am inspired and
revelation. The tenets advocated in this style are superlative to any other approach to leading
others that I have learned yet. The servant leader exhibits the ability to be a good listener and
show empathy. They are also devoted to stewardship and the growth of people and their
community. I see this a noble undertaking that anyone can strive for no matter their origin or
To the contrary, there are a couple of leadership styles that did not resonate with me quite
as strongly. In fact, I am averse to these styles having experienced the negative effects of such
health. Authority-Compliance Management from Blake and Moulton’s leadership grid describes
an approach to leadership which is extremely task-oriented with little care for people. These
leaders motivate their followers through intimidation and control, often using people only as a
means to accomplish their own goals. Perhaps they believe that their followers are not competent
nor capable enough to accomplish tasks without being dominated (Northouse, 2021).
Toxic or pseudo-transformational leadership is another leadership style that I did not like.
I have experienced this firsthand in many different environments and it does not serve to build up
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people or community. It is a very selfish, greed motivated style, that often facilitates the abuse of
those under the leadership of these type of people. Considered the “dark side of leadership,
behaviors that are self-promoting, lack a strong standard of ethics, and frequently express a
Servant leadership is the approach which most closely aligns with my values, and
personal and professional development goals. I have read many philosophical works attributed to
such great thinkers and authors such as Emmanuel Kant and Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau’s
accountability, and responsibility to one another and community. I have decided to follow and
emulate great servant leaders despite my exposure to intolerance, cruelty, and emotional
detachment in great portion of society which showed me all the ways in which I do not want to
live and interact with those around me, let alone lead.
high scores in both independent thinking and active engagement which indicates an exemplary
followership style. I am aware because of my past experiences that I can often respond in
alienated and conformist ways to avoid conflict. My heart cannot take the pain of such
interactions in a consistent and frequent manner. Reflecting on the way that I answered each
question on the leadership instrument, I can see confirmation of my own strengths, resilience,
and diligence and my authentic desire to contribute not only to my best and highest good, but to
experiences without being changed fundamentally for the worse. In contrast to those who lean
toward authoritarian and pseudo transformational leadership styles, I have risen to the challenge
of becoming better than those who tried to break me and to ensure that I set a precedent of loving
service, holding the dignity of others in the highest regard, and prioritizing reciprocal growth.
My hope is that through consistent servant leadership people can edify others and
establish moral and ethical fortitude that can propel humanity into a more constructive paradigm.
My vision for each human being is to feel valued, self-efficacious, interdependent, and
possessing soundness of mind, body and belonging. In addition, I see exemplary followers
becoming great leaders as they practice purposeful, positive habits which transform into
exemplary character.
virtuous behavior. This may be a difficult obstacle to overcome, but with patience, due diligence,
and consistency over time, I believe it can be accomplished. This is not dissimilar to any process
of growth and development. It must be that each person, no matter their role, ensures the right
content in the right context is provided. Furthermore, if servant leadership is expected to succeed
democratic style of leadership in each stage. The first stage was a learning opportunity in which
the chaos of not knowing the roles, the rules, and how to properly manage time abounded. My
team was able to create more structure by establishing expectations of one another, a schedule,
and accessibility of one another to consult on important decisions to be made in the game. My
team was able to thrive through the sharing of decision-making power allowing for significant
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pressure on any one person to be lifted. Once this occurred, I believe my team was able to enjoy
The most important aspects I learned from the simulation were the values of
communication, structure, shared responsibility, and working toward a common goal. With these
values in place, my team was able to accomplish more together than when each member
attempted to work within his or her assigned role independently. Furthermore, accomplishing
such a feat allowed for my team to share our successes and failures with one another lightening
The simulation felt realistic in terms of the need to respond to inevitable and unexpected
challenges. Challenges like these arise daily in the real world. People can see evidence of small
problems to global catastrophes on the news and how leaders respond to each in turn. The
determinate factors of how one will respond to obstacles in the future will be how one has
developed his or her character up to that point. It is known that such obstacles can be character
builders in and of themselves. Ultimately, a better value system ought to be nurtured and applied
when people are young if it is to be expected that they respond better than is often seen.
Regarding my choices in the simulation, I made them based on my own values and
perceptions of the challenges themselves. My character was merely a mask for my real self. Each
challenge was read thoroughly in order that I might fully grasp the urgency and effect on each
person or group involved. It was helpful that there were multiple choice options in the game, as I
am not sure how I would have handled the scenarios otherwise. I would enjoy having the
opportunity to play Recurrence again, or a similar game. I feel like I had the opportunity to
experience the challenges firsthand and learn from each scenario. I also learned from my
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