Psychology for Leaders: Be Influential Leaders

What this infographic shows

The observation of the psychological makeup of leaders has taken place within organisations
and groups of all kinds for several decades. What was considered a psychologically adapted
leader at the turn of the twentieth century is now considered rigid, patriarchal, and
unnecessarily oppressive. Different models of psychological attributes and characteristics
have evolved just as the practice of leadership has evolved. Yet, despite the varying
components of each model, from the early days of domination-submission configurations to a
charismatic hero-attached follower to the empowering servant-leader mindset, leaders have
been assessed as psychologically distinct from the rest of the human population. Effective
leadership requires the capacity to respond adaptively to emergent, dynamic, and complex
situations. This capacity, in turn, depends on the readiness to acquire new skills and strategies
for coping with complexity and change. This workshop focuses on the psychological
perspective of a leader.