Assigned Readings (1)

Why Should Anyone be Led by You? (2000)

• This is a seminal article that emphasizes four important approaches to capturing peoples hearts, minds, and spirits to be an effective leader: (1) reveal your weaknesses, (2) become a sensor, (3) practice tough empathy, and (4) dare to be different.
• Takeaway / Relevance: You can still achieve career success without doing these things, but you will have fewer followers inspired by your approach to leadership.

Homework Question: What is the contingency theory of leadership?