Kouzes and Posner’s (1999) research shows leaders who can demonstrate they care about their employees will yield better performance; this loving approach to leadership with an emphasis on recognition and celebrating achievements will also increase employee loyalty

Kouzes and Posner’s (1999) research shows leaders who can demonstrate they care about their employees will yield better performance; this loving approach to leadership with an emphasis on recognition and celebrating achievements will also increase employee loyalty.

1. Take the Encouragement Index. Then open the scoring document to see how you rated on:EI Scoring Encouragement Index Scoring

2. Do your own research on the type of leadership described above. Answer the following in an essay format and post in the discussion section. (No more than 2 pages).

a. What does the literature say regarding performance and employee outcomes using a recognition oriented leadership approach?

b. Do you feel this leadership style is or could be effective in your work? Explain why/why not (support your answer with your research).

c. How did you rate on the EI scale?Integrate at minimum of 2 peer-reviewed research articles to support your answer. Additional sources may be used including the textbook and the book described herein.Key Principles of the book include:The basic principle described in book, Encouraging the Heart, is that individuals need to be appreciated. Encouragement increases the chance that people will perform better because people like to be recognized for doing their best. There are 7 essential principles to “encouraging the heart”:1. Set clear standards2. Expect the best3. Pay attention4. Personalize recognition5. Tell the story6. Celebrate together7. Set the exampleFor a synopsis of this book, visit: http://www.davidmays.org/Current-BN/KouEnco.html(Links to an external site.)Source: Kouzes, J.M. and Posner, B.Z. (1999). Encouraging the Heart: A leader’s guide to rewarding and recognition. Jossey-Bass Publishers.