30th Apr 2007
Definitions: What is leadership?
D. Quinn Mills, Harvard Business School professor, defines leadership in simple terms:
Leadership is the process by which one person influences the thoughts, attitudes and behaviors of others.
Certainly there are other definitions, and other views of what being a leaders entails. Here are some of the many thoughts on the topic of leadership. As you consider them, think about the different emphasis placed on varied aspects of leadership.
Turn the pages of the book below to read on.
Think about one of these leadership quotes, and consider the following questions.
- What facet of leadership is highlighted in the quotation you chose?
- Does the concept match Professor Mills’ definition of leadership? How does it diverge?
- Does the concept in the quote apply to leadership in all arenas (business, government, the military, not-for-profit, social movements)? Or is it a more narrowly circumscribed concept?
- Why did you choose this quotation? Did it resonate with you for a specific reason?
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