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I Can Do That: The Impact Of Implicit Theories On Leadership Role Model Effectiveness, Crystal L. Hoyt, Jeni L. Burnette, Audrey N. Innella Feb 2012

I Can Do That: The Impact Of Implicit Theories On Leadership Role Model Effectiveness, Crystal L. Hoyt, Jeni L. Burnette, Audrey N. Innella

Jepson School of Leadership Studies articles, book chapters and other publications

This research investigates the role of implicit theories in influencing the effectiveness of successful role models in the leadership domain. Across two studies, we test the prediction that incremental theorists (‘leaders are made’) compared to entity theorists (‘leaders are born’) will respond more positively to being presented with a role model before undertaking a leadership task. In Study 1, measuring people’s naturally occurring implicit theories of leadership, we showed that after being primed with a role model, incremental theorists reported greater leadership confidence and less anxious-depressed affect than entity theorists following the leadership task. In Study 2, we demonstrated the …


Introduction: Leadership Ethics In Africa, Joanne B. Ciulla Feb 2012

Introduction: Leadership Ethics In Africa, Joanne B. Ciulla

Jepson School of Leadership Studies articles, book chapters and other publications

The idea for this special issue originated at the inaugural conference of the Center for Leadership Ethics in Africa, at the University of Fort Hare. The articles do not cover all of the various countries in Africa, but they touch on some of the common themes and challenges of leadership across the continent. Moreover, this volume brings the voices and perspectives of African scholars into the ongoing conversation of leadership studies.


Ethics Effectiveness: The Nature Of Good Leadership, Joanne B. Ciulla Jan 2012

Ethics Effectiveness: The Nature Of Good Leadership, Joanne B. Ciulla

Jepson School of Leadership Studies articles, book chapters and other publications

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