Leader/follower relationships are complex. Leaders must be aware of the needs and stages of their followers in order to lead effectively. In this assignment, you will analyze the psychology of the leader/follower relationship.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
- APA style for their writing assignments. This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation for each source be included.
Directions:
Briefly analyze the psychology of the leader/follower relationship. Include the following in your paper:
- An analysis of how leaders instill self-awareness in others and support them as they become increasingly self-aware. What strategies do leaders employ? Why?
- An analysis of the strategies leaders use for giving feedback. What psychological issues should the leader consider in delivering feedback? What gives the follower a sense that the feedback given is constructive?
- An analysis of the methods leaders employs in creating a collaborative culture. Which methods are most successful? Why? What psychological issues should the leader consider in developing culture? Why?