What does support look like/mean in your organization?

Examine your organization and leadership through the following questions:

1. How does your organization/leaders link rewards and appreciation to standards of excellence?

2. Are standards clear and how are they communicated? What changes would you recommend?

3. Is leadership defined by walking around (visible) and listening in your organization? How are examples and expectations set?

4. What does support look like/mean in your organization?

5. What recommendations do you have to improve the organizational dynamics?

Your initial post should demonstrate and integration of readings and research from the lessons to support your views.

Week Six Reading and Resources:

Caridi-Zahavi, O., Carmeli, A., & Arazy, O. (2016). The Influence of CEOs’ Visionary Innovation Leadership on the Performance of High-Technology Ventures: The Mediating Roles of Connectivity and Knowledge Integration. Journal of Product Innovation Management, 33(3), 356-376.

Kool, M., & Dirk, v. D. (2012). Servant leadership and commitment to change, the mediating role of justice and optimism. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 25(3), 422-433.

Tang, P. M., Bavik, Y. L., Chen, Y., & Tjosvold, D. (2015). Linking ethical leadership to knowledge sharing and knowledge hiding: The mediating role of psychological engagement. Paper presented at the , 84 71-76.

Winston, B., & Fields, D. (2015). Seeking and measuring the essential behaviors of servant leadership. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 36(4), 413-434.

Video/YouTube links:

Encourage the Heart – Death Crawl Illustration : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fOXgn98t0Q

Chris (Will Smith) Gets the Job: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56fngopihOo

Writer: Organizational perspective is Government or Military. Thank you. Please focus on answering the questions not the word count.