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Leader–member exchange theory refers to a leadership theory that focuses on the interaction between leaders and subordinates.

Leader–member relations is the variable in Fiedler’s contingency model that refers to the extent to which subordinates like a leader.

Leaderless group discussion refers to a test of leadership that simulates group decision making and problem solving.

Leaders is defined as individuals within a group who exert most influence on group members.

Leadership refers to the ability to inspire confidence and support among the people who are needed to achieve organizational goals.

Deutsch: Führung und Management / English: Leadership and Management / Español: Liderazgo y Gestión / Português: Liderança e Gestão / Français: Leadership et Gestion / Italiano: Leadership e Management

Leadership and management in the psychology context refer to the study and application of psychological principles to understand, develop, and improve the processes of guiding and directing individuals or groups towards achieving set goals. While both are essential for organizational success, they differ in their core functions and approaches. Leadership focuses on inspiring and motivating people to achieve a vision, whereas management involves planning, organizing, and coordinating resources to accomplish objectives efficiently and effectively.

Deutsch: Führungskräfte-Coaching / English: Leadership Coaching / Español: Coaching de Liderazgo / Português: Coaching de Liderança / Français: Coaching de Leadership / Italiano: Coaching per la Leadership

Leadership coaching in the psychology context is a personalized development process designed to enhance an individual's skills, competencies, and effectiveness in leadership roles. This coaching process involves a professional relationship between a coach, who has expertise in psychology, coaching, and leadership development, and a leader or an aspiring leader. The goal is to facilitate personal growth, self-awareness, and the development of leadership skills through a structured and collaborative approach.

Leadership emergence is defined as the process by which an individual becomes formally or informally, perceptually or behaviorally, and implicitly or explicitly recognized as the leader of a formerly leaderless group.