Leadership Case

1. Avolio, B., Surinders, K. (2003). Adding the “E” to E-Leadership: How it May Impact Your Leadership Organizational Dynamics, 31(4), 325-338.

The importance of E- Leadership is a powerful tool, which can be used for positive or negative means. E- Leadership is a growing trend used to bring organization together and help translate the vision of top leaders to all employees either face to face or via advanced technology methods.

This article purpose serves greatly to member all throughout the hierarchal system. The dissemination of information is critical to leaders and followers alike. This advanced form of communication enables people on opposite sides of the world to literally work together and to accomplish goals. The translation of leadership can be felt through the internet if the leader has adapted to this form of communication fully. What I mean by fully is; if the leader makes his/herself available to those he/she tries to reach. A leader placed in an E-Leadership position must be able to communicate his intent to his team while earning their trust.

I think this article is worth reading because it gives several tips of advice on how to conduct business in a setting of this nature. The article also raises eyebrows in the aspect of giving examples of how things can go array if you’re not careful. One leader accidently sent out an email to the staff after a meeting that contradicted almost everything he said; which made him look untrustworthy. The biggest thing with E- leadership is establishing your presences and motivating people to accomplish a task regardless of distance. (243 words)

2. Goldsmith, M. (2008) E- Tools that help teach leadership. Business Week Online p.15

The main point the author of this article is trying to convey is the relevance of E- Leadership in today’s global economy. The article stresses how electronic leadership is a tool that can be utilized to enhance the leadership of many instead of a select few.

This article purpose serves greatly to business personnel who are interested in saving money by investing into different methods of training and coaching. This article talks about different e tool methods that can be used to encourage leadership and learning all around the world. Current trends suggest that some of the e tool programs are not as efficient as expected but, with more research they can and will become better tools and investments. The article also takes the time to remind you that this forum of education allows you to learn from the best in the world without traveling.

I think this article is worth reading because much like all growing technology trends the need for things faster and sooner are going to continue to grow! Leadership is too, no exception of this rule and with working professionals the need to receive training that is relevant