Chapter 14. Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Chapter at a glance

Some challenges of leadership and organizational change are quite new; others have been recognized for decades. In this chapter we explore moral persuasion, cultural differences, strategy, and situational change for insights on increasing your effectiveness as a leader. Don't forget to check your learning with the Summary Questions & Answers and Self-Test in the end-of-chapter Study Guide.

WHAT IS MORAL LEADERSHIP?

Authentic Leadership

Spiritual Leadership

Servant Leadership

Ethical Leadership

WHAT IS SHARED LEADERSHIP?

Shared Leadership in Work Teams

Shared Leadership and Self-Leadership

HOW DO YOU LEAD ACROSS CULTURES?

The GLOBE Perspective

Culturally Endorsed Leadership Matches

Universally Endorsed Aspects of Leadership

WHAT IS STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP?

Top Management Teams

Multiple-Level Leadership

Leadership Tensions and Complexity

Contexts for Leadership Action

HOW DO YOU LEAD ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE?

Leaders as Change Agents

Phases of Planned Change

Planned Change Strategies

Resistance to Change

John C. Lechleiter, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Eli Lilly, recognized the need for all Lilly employees to become a positive force for a sustained implementation. He challenged all to "Be Inspired. Be Connected. Be a Catalyst." As the CEO, he reiterates the core of the Lilly approach to leadership—prize integrity, strive for excellence, and respect individuals. Lechleiter led the effort for reorientation, linked this reorientation ...

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