Teaching leadership from the perspective of those being led: A structured reflective exercise

Leadership, Leader-Member Exchange Theory, Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, Pygmalion Effect

Many have had experiences with a manager, leader, coach, teacher, or professor that greatly influenced their satisfaction, commitment, performance and whether they continued the activity. They often did not realize the significance these individuals played in achieving these outcomes. This exercise asks students to reflect on their inclusion in both an “in-group” and “out-group”, and what the leader provided. This exercise teaches in a personal way, the leader’s influence an individual’s success and other important individual outcomes. This exercise is based on the work on Leader-Member Exchange Theory, the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy and Pygmalion Effect.

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