Paper and Presentation: The Impact of Leadership Behavior
Abstract: Leadership behavior encompasses the culture of the organization, its mission and vision, as well as its goals and the ability of the organization to ascertain those goals. Leaders are the operators of the organization and provide guidance just as the operator of a vehicle, steer, direct, and control speed. Without effective leadership, the organization is left with poor guidance and will not move in the direction of prosperity and success. “Leader’s behaviors are very important to accomplish efficient work conditions and organizational culture. In this era, the new leadership style highlights the importance of virtue and morality” (Demirtas & Akdogan, 2014, pg. 60).
Leaders are the focal point of the organization and as such their followers are impacted greatly by their choices as these choices determine the destiny of the organization and its employees. Leadership behavior is of great interest to me as I understand the importance of my position and how my decisions determine the success of my subordinates’ careers and how successful my organization will be. Being a leader is a position that I personally take very seriously and understand that I am in the view of all who follow me, as well as my colleagues, and it is important for my career to be exemplary, and one in which my behavior is marked by moral and ethical decisions. “Ethical leadership refers to the display of behaviors consistent with appropriate norms, which are visible through leaders’ actions and relationships” (Demirtas & Akdogan, 2014, p. 59). The impact of leadership behavior is one that has ripple effects across the entire organization and that touches every employee, stakeholder, and community in which the organization serves.
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Biography: Marcia L. Clark, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, serves as the Acting Director of Workforce Relations with more than 20 years of experience in workforce strategy, leadership development, HR transformation, and program management. She provides expert guidance on workforce policy, planning, and organizational effectiveness, leading complex initiatives that strengthen alignment between human capital priorities and agency mission. Marcia holds both the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credentials, underscoring her depth of strategic HR expertise. She is also an Accredited AIM Change Management Practitioner and a graduate of American University’s Key Executive Leadership Program within the School of Public Affairs. Marcia earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Western Carolina University.
