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This 4-page paper discusses self-reflection in leadership as well as leader-member exchange theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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a topic that has fascinated many scholars and researchers for quite a long time. As a result, these scholars and researchers have developed a variety of theories to explain differences
between great leaders, decent leaders and not-so-good leaders. One such theory that will be discussed in this essay is Leader-Member Exchange Theory, or LMX, as its sometimes called.
LMX is similar to other leadership theories in that it discusses how leaders interact with their followers. However, the theory itself focuses on leadership as
a process involving how leaders and followers relate to, and interact with, one another (Benis, 2003). Rather than describing leadership based on various attributes of leaders and what they demand
from their followers, the point point of LMX is the actual relationship and interaction between leader and follower (Benis, 2003). LMX points to
a dyadic and interactive relationship between a leader and his followers; kind of a situation in which "were all in this together." This isnt necessarily participative leadership (in which followers
get a voice in decisions), though sometimes LMX does include an element of participation from followers. Rather, LMX helps gather followers, promotes partnerships and actually leads to leadership-making to help
a particular group, or organization, meet its goals. We can see LMX at work in winning sports teams. Typically, its not the sports
teams with the marquee names that win championships or games (those following Miami Heat basketball these days and its mediocre record, despite the collection of superstars Dwayne Wade, LeBron James
and Chris Bosch, would understand this). Rather, its the inclusive type of leadership in which everyone feels a part of the group that wins the big games and championships. Typically
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