1 Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to: 1. Summarize the major psychological foundations of leadership. 1.1 Apply the four foundations of leadership to a scenario. 1.2 Determine leadership traits that aid in empowerment. 1.3 Summarize how emotional intelligence contributes to leadership effectiveness. Course/Unit Learning Outcomes Learning Activity 1.1, 1.3 Unit Lesson Chapter 2 Unit I Case Study 1.2 Unit Lesson Chapter 2 Chapter 7 Unit I Case Study Required Unit Resources Chapter 2: Traits, Motives, and Characteristics of Leaders Chapter 7: Power, Politics, and Leadership Unit Lesson The Four Psychological Foundations of Leadership Welcome to Unit I! As we begin our journey to explore the psychological foundations of leadership, it is critically essential for us first to define the four foundations of leadership. They are social, cognitive, organizational, and industrial. While there are many types of leaders with diverse styles that follow and align with different models, these four foundational elements remain as critical measures for not only assessing capability, but also identifying traits and characteristics essential for leadership success. First, we will examine the social foundation of leadership, and we will explore how and why the ability to interact positively and form enduring relationships is mandatory for success. Second, we will investigate the cognitive foundation of leadership that encompasses the ability to receive, process, and store information and use it to execute decision-making. Third, the organizational foundation will be discussed, where we will gain a better understanding of how the setting and business structure can and will influence leadership efficacy. Finally, the industrial foundation provides a basis for examining how key competencies are critical for leadership success, according to needs related to the well-being and performance of employees. UNIT I STUDY GUIDE The Psychological Foundations of Leadership 2 UNIT x STUDY GUIDE Title The Social Foundation The social foundation of leadership is a critical element, where the abilities to interact, foster, and build long- term beneficial relationships are critical. As a key component, soft skills via the ability to speak with clarity and listen effectively contribute to the effectiveness of the leader. As Kouzes and Posner (2017) posit, leaders must encourage the heart, which further requires the ability to develop and enhance skills of socialization, where trust emerges and remains. Within this effort, relationships are formed and developed that build loyalty not only to the leader but also to the organization. Further, the social foundation promotes the cultivation of harmony, as trust acts as a layer of security. Visible and observable leaders reside at the helm of the organization but maintain approachability to consistently secure and ...