The appropriate use of power to get things done is an important aspect of leadership. In this course, we will consider leadership frames of reference and the impact on our leadership.
A frame is a perspective from which a leader views the world, and it influences how the leader interacts with followers, makes decisions, and exercises power. The four leader frames of reference are structural, human resource, political, and symbolic.
Each of the four frames of reference provides significant possibilities for enhancing leadership effectiveness, but each is incomplete. Leaders can first understand their own natural frame, recognize its limitations, and then learn to integrate multiple frames to achieve their full leadership potential.
