RONALD REAGAN

Ronald Reagan

Table of Contents

Introduction2

President Ronald Reagan and leadership2

Charismatic Leadership3

Transformational Leadership4

President Ronald Reagan and Trait Theories5

Douglas McGregor XY Theory5

Situational or contingency theories6

Conclusion8

References9

President Ronald Reagan Leadership techniques

Introduction

Ronald Reagan was born February 6, 1911 in Tampico (Illinois), the son of John Edward Reagan and Nellie (Wilson) Reagan. According to family legend, looking at the baby, his father said: "He's like a little fat Dutchman, but who knows, maybe one day he will become president of America." These words were prophetic. He was men who change the world from his leadership. He was an actor with the political principles, and its policies that identify American values ??and traditions. Through his personal qualities, calmly self-confidence and optimism, he was able to get support from his followers and public (Rost, 1991).

President Ronald Reagan and leadership

Leadership is an interactive event whereby a two-way transaction takes place between the leaders and followers. Since leadership is a process and not a characteristic or a trait it is not restricted to a few individuals. Meaning, leadership can be undertaken and executed by anyone and in a group setting is not limited to one person only. The backbone of leadership is influential power. As leadership operates in groups, thus, a leader is one who can exercise influence over a number of people to push them towards the achievement of a common goal.

When this influence is ethical, it results in a positive outcome and enhances the organizational effectiveness and boosts the performance. President Ronald Reagan energetic style and a whole of human and political business decision, in the first months after the election strengthened the impression towards the public on coming of the new President who twisted politics with the "conservative revolution". What Reagan primarily was, so it is to restore the lost the faith in the institution as president of the institute, which will create and implement a national policy? In an interview with "Fogen" the president explained that his method of leadership is itself surrounded by outstanding personalities, maintaining the authority and non-interference, while its policy is correct. Indeed, the president was disconnected from the daily administration of the events that initially functioned perfectly, but in the second term led to the Iran-Contra scandal, which clearly showed that the president is no longer in the White House (Northouse P. G., 2007).

Charismatic Leadership

Charismatic leadership is characterized by a leader with an exceptional ability to attract followers and motivate them to follow his vision. Charismatic leader validates his leadership through repeat success that comes through deliverance of a solution for a crisis situation. According to research, there is an irrefutable and distinguished individual factor in the charismatic leadership. Charismatic leaders possess a special persona which generally has a high level of energy, self-confidence, control, a strong need for power and influence, and a conviction in integrity of their own beliefs and ideals.

Along with that they have exceptional intelligence, eloquence, rhetorical and interpersonal skills. All charismatic leaders are inspirational figures for their followers. There is reciprocity of the social relationship between the ...