Ldr/531 Leadership Style Research Paper
Leadership Style
LDR 531
January 29th, 2014
Allen Autrey
Leadership Style
Transactional leadership. Using this style is one of the most positive and productive ways a leader can create a great working environment. Employees respond is specific ways to leaders and the transactional leader is the encourager, positive reinforcement, but also the disciplinarian when the situation calls for that kind of leadership.
Creating clear structure is important in any business. Using transactional leadership, I am able to create a positive work environment while at the same time creating structure and expectations for my team. In the discovery of my leadership style, I have poled five people who either work with me, I work for, or who …show more content…
I chose him because he has been coaching for many years, but his style is one that partners closest to me. Coach Carroll has a belief system and there are several levels to it. “Three rules: 1. Always protect the team; 2. No whining, no complaining, no excuses; 3. Be early. Style: Great effort, great enthusiasm, great toughness, play smart. Beliefs: It’s all about the ball, everything counts, respect everyone. Philosophy: Do thing better than they ever been done before” ("Pete Carroll'S Positive, Profound Approach to Football Working Wonders in Seattle", 2014). His beliefs and coaching style has not always been the expectation of the owners in the NFL. Some think that his way is just not the best way for him to coach, but his coaching style has led to several national college level championships, and made USC a powerhouse school. Although many assumed that hiring him in Seattle was a mistake and that hire was made because there were no other qualified candidates, Coach Carroll has proven that with the right players and the ability to be himself, he can lead a team to the playoffs. His positive attitude and the positive environment he creates for his player has landed them a spot on a plane to play football on February 2nd against the Broncos in New Jersey. The Super Bowl is the prize every player in the NFL strives to win, and Pete Carroll has coached his team to be the best. To become world champions. One
LDR 531
January 29th, 2014
Allen Autrey
Leadership Style
Transactional leadership. Using this style is one of the most positive and productive ways a leader can create a great working environment. Employees respond is specific ways to leaders and the transactional leader is the encourager, positive reinforcement, but also the disciplinarian when the situation calls for that kind of leadership.
Creating clear structure is important in any business. Using transactional leadership, I am able to create a positive work environment while at the same time creating structure and expectations for my team. In the discovery of my leadership style, I have poled five people who either work with me, I work for, or who …show more content…
I chose him because he has been coaching for many years, but his style is one that partners closest to me. Coach Carroll has a belief system and there are several levels to it. “Three rules: 1. Always protect the team; 2. No whining, no complaining, no excuses; 3. Be early. Style: Great effort, great enthusiasm, great toughness, play smart. Beliefs: It’s all about the ball, everything counts, respect everyone. Philosophy: Do thing better than they ever been done before” ("Pete Carroll'S Positive, Profound Approach to Football Working Wonders in Seattle", 2014). His beliefs and coaching style has not always been the expectation of the owners in the NFL. Some think that his way is just not the best way for him to coach, but his coaching style has led to several national college level championships, and made USC a powerhouse school. Although many assumed that hiring him in Seattle was a mistake and that hire was made because there were no other qualified candidates, Coach Carroll has proven that with the right players and the ability to be himself, he can lead a team to the playoffs. His positive attitude and the positive environment he creates for his player has landed them a spot on a plane to play football on February 2nd against the Broncos in New Jersey. The Super Bowl is the prize every player in the NFL strives to win, and Pete Carroll has coached his team to be the best. To become world champions. One