The 8 Dimensions of Leadership

Index

A

Acceptance, 49–50, 54–55

Accommodation, 33–34, 56

Achievement and status, 58–59, 89–90

Act without permission, 192–193

Advancement, 108

Affection, need for, 49–50

Affirming Dimension, 12, 16, 20–21, 47–52

acceptance and affection, need for, 49–50

advantages of, 20, 47

characteristics, 21t

complex analysis, avoidance of, 51–52

conflicts, aversion to, 50–51

“do-no-harm” philosophy, 48

easygoing nature, 20

empathy, 48

influences on leadership, 47

limitations of, 20, 48–49

morale building, 47

open-door policy, 20

open posture, 49

positive environment, 20

problem management, 51

relationship orientation, 48–49

supportive environment, 47

Affirming leaders, 127–138

acceptance of different viewpoints, 135–137

assumptions of good intentions,