Leadership: Reflections over the past 100 years

Leadership, viewed by the American Dietetic Association as the ability to inspire and guide others toward building and achieving a shared vision, is a much written-about topic. Research on leadership has addressed the topic using many different approaches, from a very simplistic definition of traits...

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Published in:Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2004-03, Vol.104 (3), p.395-403
Main Authors: Gregoire, Mary B., Arendt, Susan W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Biological and medical sciences
dietetics
Dietetics - history
Dietitians
History, 20th Century
Human physiology applied to population studies and life conditions. Human ecophysiology
Humans
Leadership
Medical sciences
Nutritional survey. Food supply and nutritional requirement
Organizational Objectives
organizations
Personality traits
Societies, Medical - history
United States
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Summary:Leadership, viewed by the American Dietetic Association as the ability to inspire and guide others toward building and achieving a shared vision, is a much written-about topic. Research on leadership has addressed the topic using many different approaches, from a very simplistic definition of traits to a more complex process involving interactions, emotions, and learning. Thousands of books and papers have been published on the topic of leadership. This review paper will provide examples of the varying foci of the writings on this topic and includes references for instruments used to measure leadership traits and behaviors. Research is needed to determine effective strategies for preparing dietitians to be effective leaders and assume leadership positions. Identifying ways to help dietitians better reflect on their leadership experiences to enhance their learning and leadership might be one strategy to explore.
ISSN:0002-8223
2212-2672
1878-3570
2212-2680
DOI:10.1016/j.jada.2003.12.024