Winning on and off The Court: An Interpretive Case Study of a Leader’s Effectual Power and Influence
Publication Date
Spring 2018
Advisor(s) - Committee Chair
Randall Capps (Director), Joseph Cangemi, and Daniel Pelino
Degree Program
Educational Leadership Doctoral Program
Degree Type
Doctor of Education
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to study the leadership profile of a leader’s effectual power and influence. A qualitative research design is preferred to capture rich, thick personal responses from the interview participants. Semi-structured interviews were utilized with open-ended questions, which enabled the respondents to provide unique insights and reflections of their direct and indirect experiences with the research subject. Additionally, document inquiry and direct observations were used and, as an outcome, triangulation was achieved.
Effective use of power is studied in the context of a leader’s ability to influence others to induce a desired outcome. The subject’s influence and how it affects the followers’ attitudes, beliefs, and values are of distinct interest. Although power and influence research has addressed many relevant issues pertaining to leadership within organizations, valid suggestions are offered from the findings of this study.
The research results indicate the base of social power that a leader employs, combined with identified components of emotional intelligence and characteristics of an authentic leadership approach, can develop an effective leadership profile from which others can learn.
Disciplines
Educational Leadership | Leadership Studies | Organizational Behavior and Theory
Recommended Citation
Smith, Eugene, "Winning on and off The Court: An Interpretive Case Study of a Leader’s Effectual Power and Influence" (2018). Dissertations. Paper 142.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/diss/142
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