A Leadership Perspective of the Ripple Effect Ronald H. Bordelon James A. Gordon Joyce A. Parks Glenda A. Riley INDIANATECH Indiana Institute of Technology.

A Leadership Perspective of the Ripple Effect

Ronald H. BordelonJames A. Gordon

Joyce A. Parks Glenda A. Riley

INDIANATECHIndiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, Indiana (U.S.A.)

“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen” ~Vladimir Lenin

The Ripple Effect

The uprising in Tunisia in late 2010 is the ripple that will be felt around the world for decades to come.

• Media changed the equation• Coordinators utilized social

media • Social media allowed events to

go viral • Distributed fliers to organize

the protests• Protests became international

news• Cellular devices allowed for

instant information (Jacques, 2011)

Role of Media

Factors Leading to Revolution High levels of unemployment

Widespread corruption

Autocratic leadership

Dignity and respect

Protesters demonstrate against Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali in Tunisia, January 14, 2011.

Authoritative/Autocratic Leadership

• Does not involve others• Feels he/she is the most experienced• Considers his/her views to be most valid• Lacks confidence in others abilities• Critical of differing opinions• Rarely gives recognition• Easily offended

Leadership to Resolve CrisisLeadership to Resolve Crisis

Situational Leadership

Democratic Leadership

• The democratic leadership style is perhaps the most popular style in the 21st century management arena (Oates, 2010).• Cherry (n.d.) echoed it as the most effective leadership style because leaders offer guidance and allow input from followers.

Limitations of Situational Leadership Theory

• Difficult to implement• Change process may be very slow• Undesirable negative behaviors are energized

and further growth towards independence is suspended (Boggs, n.d.)

Recommendations

There are

Many Worlds within our

One Planet, but the ripple effect is

Remapping how we view

the Purposes of Leadership..

The reality is the world is changing.

“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen” ~Vladimir Lenin

Thank You

Questions?

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