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  • 1.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-09-2017 12:27

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

     



  • 2.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-09-2017 18:14
    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

    Good luck!


    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA
    LinkedIn: Kim Gower
    Twitter: @Leadership_KG
    Skype: ProfessorGower
    Cell (US): 804-335-7835






    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

    Dear colleagues,
     
    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?
     
    Many thanks in advance!
     
    All the best,
    Jos
     
    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior
    Program director Business Administration Master
    Associate editor for Career Development International
     
    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing
    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com
     
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  • 3.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-09-2017 19:14

    Hi Jos,

     

    This is a GREAT 3-minute video about the importance of being a good follower -- the first follower -- turning the lone nut into a leader :).   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ   It is not high quality, but it is extremely effective and seems to resonate with all ages of OB students.  After the presentation, I ask, "Would you prefer to be a leader or a follower?"  ~Linda

     

     

    Linda T. Thomas, PhD | Professor of Management | President Emeritus | Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management | Bellevue University | 1000 Galvin Road South | Bellevue, NE 68005 | 402.557.7570 | linda.thomas@bellevue.edu

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv <OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG> on behalf of Kim Gower <kimgower1@GMAIL.COM>
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 5:13 PM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class
     
    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

    Good luck!


    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA
    LinkedIn: Kim Gower
    Twitter: @Leadership_KG
    Skype: ProfessorGower
    Cell (US): 804-335-7835






    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

    Dear colleagues,
     
    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?
     
    Many thanks in advance!
     
    All the best,
    Jos
     
    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior
    Program director Business Administration Master
    Associate editor for Career Development International
     
    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing
    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com
     
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  • 4.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-10-2017 09:03

    Dear Jos,

    I was just about to write about the video Linda mentioned – I also use it regularly in the class, and I think it resonates with students very well.

     

    I also use scenes from Devil Wears Prada movie (at the beginning of the movie, when Andy comes to be interviewed by Miranda). There are various ways on how you can debrief these clip, but one that could work for you as a starter for leadership topic is to ask students – do they think Miranda is a good or a bad leader? Would they be ready to work for a leader like her? It usually provokes interesting discussion.

     

    I hope this helps.

    With kind regards

    Tatiana

     

     

    Dr. Tatiana Andreeva
    Lecturer in Management and Organisational Behaviour



    Scoil Ghnó Ollscoil Mhá Nuad

     

    Maynooth University / School of Business
    Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
    E: tatiana.andreeva@nuim.ie
    T: +353 1 4747561

     

    Recent publications:

    Andreeva, T., Sergeeva A. (2016) "The more the better... Or is it? The contradictory effects of HR practices on knowledge sharing motivation and behavior", Human Resource Management Journal, 26: 151–171

    Sergeeva, A., Andreeva, T. (2016) "Knowledge sharing: bringing the context back in", Journal of Management Inquiry, Vol. 25, pp. 240-261

    Andreeva, T., Garanina, T. (2016) "Do all elements of intellectual capital matter for organizational performance? Evidence from Russian context", Journal of Intellectual Capital, Vol. 17 Iss 2 pp. 397 – 412,

    Andreeva, T., Ritala, P. (2016) "What are the sources of capability dynamism: Reconceptualizing dynamic capabilities from the perspective of organizational change", Baltic Journal of Management, Vol. 11, No. 3: 238 – 259

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Linda Thomas
    Sent: 10 March 2017 00:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Hi Jos,

     

    This is a GREAT 3-minute video about the importance of being a good follower -- the first follower -- turning the lone nut into a leader :).   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ   It is not high quality, but it is extremely effective and seems to resonate with all ages of OB students.  After the presentation, I ask, "Would you prefer to be a leader or a follower?"  ~Linda

     

     

    Linda T. Thomas, PhD | Professor of Management | President Emeritus | Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management | Bellevue University | 1000 Galvin Road South | Bellevue, NE 68005 | 402.557.7570 | linda.thomas@bellevue.edu

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv <OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG> on behalf of Kim Gower <kimgower1@GMAIL.COM>
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 5:13 PM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

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  • 5.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-11-2017 12:16
    Colleagues,

    I have used the video "Greatness" by David Marquet in many courses, including OB. I believe Simon Sinek references this talk or elements from it. The original is awesome, especially the animated drawings to illustrate what is being said. Hope that helps.

    v/r

    Anthony Espinal

    "Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory." - GEN George S. Patton


    On Mar 10, 2017, at 9:02 AM, Tatiana Andreeva <Tatiana.Andreeva@NUIM.IE> wrote:

    Dear Jos,

    I was just about to write about the video Linda mentioned – I also use it regularly in the class, and I think it resonates with students very well.

     

    I also use scenes from Devil Wears Prada movie (at the beginning of the movie, when Andy comes to be interviewed by Miranda). There are various ways on how you can debrief these clip, but one that could work for you as a starter for leadership topic is to ask students – do they think Miranda is a good or a bad leader? Would they be ready to work for a leader like her? It usually provokes interesting discussion.

     

    I hope this helps.

    With kind regards

    Tatiana

     

     

    Dr. Tatiana Andreeva
    Lecturer in Management and Organisational Behaviour


    <image001.png>
    Scoil Ghnó Ollscoil Mhá Nuad

     

    Maynooth University / School of Business
    Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
    E: tatiana.andreeva@nuim.ie
    T: +353 1 4747561

     

    Recent publications:

    Andreeva, T., Sergeeva A. (2016) "The more the better... Or is it? The contradictory effects of HR practices on knowledge sharing motivation and behavior", Human Resource Management Journal, 26: 151–171

    Sergeeva, A., Andreeva, T. (2016) "Knowledge sharing: bringing the context back in", Journal of Management Inquiry, Vol. 25, pp. 240-261

    Andreeva, T., Garanina, T. (2016) "Do all elements of intellectual capital matter for organizational performance? Evidence from Russian context", Journal of Intellectual Capital, Vol. 17 Iss 2 pp. 397 – 412,

    Andreeva, T., Ritala, P. (2016) "What are the sources of capability dynamism: Reconceptualizing dynamic capabilities from the perspective of organizational change", Baltic Journal of Management, Vol. 11, No. 3: 238 – 259

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Linda Thomas
    Sent: 10 March 2017 00:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Hi Jos,

     

    This is a GREAT 3-minute video about the importance of being a good follower -- the first follower -- turning the lone nut into a leader :).   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ   It is not high quality, but it is extremely effective and seems to resonate with all ages of OB students.  After the presentation, I ask, "Would you prefer to be a leader or a follower?"  ~Linda

     

    <image002.png>

     

    Linda T. Thomas, PhD | Professor of Management | President Emeritus | Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management | Bellevue University | 1000 Galvin Road South | Bellevue, NE 68005 | 402.557.7570 | linda.thomas@bellevue.edu

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv <OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG> on behalf of Kim Gower <kimgower1@GMAIL.COM>
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 5:13 PM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

    <image001.png>

     



  • 6.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-11-2017 12:25
    I also use various clips from Apollo 13. It is rich in various topics. 

    Tony Daniel, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP
    Associate Professor of Management
    Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business
    Shorter University
    315 Shorter Avenue
    Rome, GA 30165

    On Mar 10, 2017, at 09:02, Tatiana Andreeva <Tatiana.Andreeva@NUIM.IE> wrote:

    Dear Jos,

    I was just about to write about the video Linda mentioned – I also use it regularly in the class, and I think it resonates with students very well.

     

    I also use scenes from Devil Wears Prada movie (at the beginning of the movie, when Andy comes to be interviewed by Miranda). There are various ways on how you can debrief these clip, but one that could work for you as a starter for leadership topic is to ask students – do they think Miranda is a good or a bad leader? Would they be ready to work for a leader like her? It usually provokes interesting discussion.

     

    I hope this helps.

    With kind regards

    Tatiana

     

     

    Dr. Tatiana Andreeva
    Lecturer in Management and Organisational Behaviour


    <image001.png>
    Scoil Ghnó Ollscoil Mhá Nuad

     

    Maynooth University / School of Business
    Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
    E: tatiana.andreeva@nuim.ie
    T: +353 1 4747561

     

    Recent publications:

    Andreeva, T., Sergeeva A. (2016) "The more the better... Or is it? The contradictory effects of HR practices on knowledge sharing motivation and behavior", Human Resource Management Journal, 26: 151–171

    Sergeeva, A., Andreeva, T. (2016) "Knowledge sharing: bringing the context back in", Journal of Management Inquiry, Vol. 25, pp. 240-261

    Andreeva, T., Garanina, T. (2016) "Do all elements of intellectual capital matter for organizational performance? Evidence from Russian context", Journal of Intellectual Capital, Vol. 17 Iss 2 pp. 397 – 412,

    Andreeva, T., Ritala, P. (2016) "What are the sources of capability dynamism: Reconceptualizing dynamic capabilities from the perspective of organizational change", Baltic Journal of Management, Vol. 11, No. 3: 238 – 259

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Linda Thomas
    Sent: 10 March 2017 00:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Hi Jos,

     

    This is a GREAT 3-minute video about the importance of being a good follower -- the first follower -- turning the lone nut into a leader :).   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ   It is not high quality, but it is extremely effective and seems to resonate with all ages of OB students.  After the presentation, I ask, "Would you prefer to be a leader or a follower?"  ~Linda

     

    <image002.png>

     

    Linda T. Thomas, PhD | Professor of Management | President Emeritus | Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management | Bellevue University | 1000 Galvin Road South | Bellevue, NE 68005 | 402.557.7570 | linda.thomas@bellevue.edu

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv <OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG> on behalf of Kim Gower <kimgower1@GMAIL.COM>
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 5:13 PM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

    <image001.png>

     



  • 7.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-11-2017 12:50

    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

    <image001.png>

     



  • 8.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-11-2017 13:36
    Fellows 

    In my view, the employment of videos to teach leadership in business although apparently fun and impactful in might not be the case

    I strongly recommend to perhaps do group coaching with one volunteer student or students and his/her 360 this I argue could be more impactful and relevant than just showing videos

    With best wishes 

    Sent from my iPhone

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    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

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  • 9.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-11-2017 14:30
    Lol-first year OB students? You better find something entertaining that works for them. Additionally, from an applied standpoint (which is what 95% or more of our students will need), the idea of "why" is pertinent on many levels, ESPECIALLY as a great way to teach them critical thinking.

    I would question showing a first year class anything based on it being empirically supported. I want to hook them, make them business majors, teach them critical thinking, and get them jobs. 

    Best,

    K. Gower



    On Mar 11, 2017, at 12:49 PM, Kai Wang <wangkaicv@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

    <image001.png>

     



  • 10.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-11-2017 15:34

    Hi, Kim

    Thank you for your input.

    I agree that first-year students are not necessarily passionate about scientifically-based lectures. Obviously people have the choice to use the video in the class.

    But I think I brought up a valid concern. 

    In the video, Simon Sinek claims that his ideas are based on biology or neurosciences, when they are just not!

    It is like claiming that his leadership idea is based on quantum mechanical explanation of intermolecular interactions: it is not.

    Such claims seriously undermine his credibility.

     

    Best

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 14:30
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Lol-first year OB students? You better find something entertaining that works for them. Additionally, from an applied standpoint (which is what 95% or more of our students will need), the idea of "why" is pertinent on many levels, ESPECIALLY as a great way to teach them critical thinking.

     

    I would question showing a first year class anything based on it being empirically supported. I want to hook them, make them business majors, teach them critical thinking, and get them jobs. 

     

    Best,

    K. Gower

     

     


    On Mar 11, 2017, at 12:49 PM, Kai Wang <wangkaicv@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

    <image001.png>

     



  • 11.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-12-2017 07:43

    Dear all,

     

    Thank you for your input and suggestions.

     

    Just to clear up my initial request. I use the video of Rick Rescorla as an example of a real-life person that performed deeds that can be clearly related to all kinds of leadership behaviors. That is, I show them the video and ask for some input on what they see as leadership in this video, after which I present them with several theories and Leadership and then relate the ideas of those theories back to the video. Hence, it is an explanation of leadership theories based on what Rescorla did.

     

    What I am mostly searching for right now is not a video that explains leadership, but a video (preferably 5-7 minutes) portraying a person and their deeds, which I can use to relate leadership theories to. The reason is that the Rescorla video is now 17 years old and I would like to use a more recent video/person that students can relate to. Any ideas about that?

     

    Many thanks again for your input and ideas!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

     

    Van: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] Namens Kai Wang
    Verzonden: zaterdag 11 maart 2017 21:34
    Aan: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Onderwerp: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Hi, Kim

    Thank you for your input.

    I agree that first-year students are not necessarily passionate about scientifically-based lectures. Obviously people have the choice to use the video in the class.

    But I think I brought up a valid concern. 

    In the video, Simon Sinek claims that his ideas are based on biology or neurosciences, when they are just not!

    It is like claiming that his leadership idea is based on quantum mechanical explanation of intermolecular interactions: it is not.

    Such claims seriously undermine his credibility.

     

    Best

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 14:30
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Lol-first year OB students? You better find something entertaining that works for them. Additionally, from an applied standpoint (which is what 95% or more of our students will need), the idea of "why" is pertinent on many levels, ESPECIALLY as a great way to teach them critical thinking.

     

    I would question showing a first year class anything based on it being empirically supported. I want to hook them, make them business majors, teach them critical thinking, and get them jobs. 

     

    Best,

    K. Gower

     

     


    On Mar 11, 2017, at 12:49 PM, Kai Wang <wangkaicv@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

    <image001.png>

     



  • 12.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-12-2017 11:53
    Dear Jos,

    The Stanford Leadership in Focus video cases are very good, and there are a lot of cases to choose from.  https://www.leadershipinfocus.net.  

    Best,
    Jodi

    -----------------------------------------------
    / Jodi S. Goodman, PhD
    Professor of Management &
    West Virginia University
    College of Business and Economics
    Department of Management
    1601 University Avenue
    P.O. Box 6025
    Morgantown, WV 26506-6025

    On Mar 12, 2017, at 7:43 AM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

    Dear all,

     

    Thank you for your input and suggestions.

     

    Just to clear up my initial request. I use the video of Rick Rescorla as an example of a real-life person that performed deeds that can be clearly related to all kinds of leadership behaviors. That is, I show them the video and ask for some input on what they see as leadership in this video, after which I present them with several theories and Leadership and then relate the ideas of those theories back to the video. Hence, it is an explanation of leadership theories based on what Rescorla did.

     

    What I am mostly searching for right now is not a video that explains leadership, but a video (preferably 5-7 minutes) portraying a person and their deeds, which I can use to relate leadership theories to. The reason is that the Rescorla video is now 17 years old and I would like to use a more recent video/person that students can relate to. Any ideas about that?

     

    Many thanks again for your input and ideas!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

    <image001.png>

     

    Van: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] Namens Kai Wang
    Verzonden: zaterdag 11 maart 2017 21:34
    Aan: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Onderwerp: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Hi, Kim

    Thank you for your input.

    I agree that first-year students are not necessarily passionate about scientifically-based lectures. Obviously people have the choice to use the video in the class.

    But I think I brought up a valid concern. 

    In the video, Simon Sinek claims that his ideas are based on biology or neurosciences, when they are just not!

    It is like claiming that his leadership idea is based on quantum mechanical explanation of intermolecular interactions: it is not.

    Such claims seriously undermine his credibility.

     

    Best

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 14:30
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Lol-first year OB students? You better find something entertaining that works for them. Additionally, from an applied standpoint (which is what 95% or more of our students will need), the idea of "why" is pertinent on many levels, ESPECIALLY as a great way to teach them critical thinking.

     

    I would question showing a first year class anything based on it being empirically supported. I want to hook them, make them business majors, teach them critical thinking, and get them jobs. 

     

    Best,

    K. Gower

     

     


    On Mar 11, 2017, at 12:49 PM, Kai Wang <wangkaicv@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

    <image001.png>

     




  • 13.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-12-2017 12:34

    Dear Jos –

     

    This brings you a bit more current, but is still slightly dated. Here is a 2011 video clip about Jim Sinegal, former CEO of Costco. CEO pay, servant leadership, and charisma are three easily applicable concepts that you can draw from it.

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmljbb69iEM

     

    Regards,

    Rainer

     

     

     

    Sent from Mail for Windows 10

     

    From: Akkermans, T.J.
    Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2017 7:44 AM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Dear all,

     

    Thank you for your input and suggestions.

     

    Just to clear up my initial request. I use the video of Rick Rescorla as an example of a real-life person that performed deeds that can be clearly related to all kinds of leadership behaviors. That is, I show them the video and ask for some input on what they see as leadership in this video, after which I present them with several theories and Leadership and then relate the ideas of those theories back to the video. Hence, it is an explanation of leadership theories based on what Rescorla did.

     

    What I am mostly searching for right now is not a video that explains leadership, but a video (preferably 5-7 minutes) portraying a person and their deeds, which I can use to relate leadership theories to. The reason is that the Rescorla video is now 17 years old and I would like to use a more recent video/person that students can relate to. Any ideas about that?

     

    Many thanks again for your input and ideas!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

     

    Van: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] Namens Kai Wang
    Verzonden: zaterdag 11 maart 2017 21:34
    Aan: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Onderwerp: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Hi, Kim

    Thank you for your input.

    I agree that first-year students are not necessarily passionate about scientifically-based lectures. Obviously people have the choice to use the video in the class.

    But I think I brought up a valid concern. 

    In the video, Simon Sinek claims that his ideas are based on biology or neurosciences, when they are just not!

    It is like claiming that his leadership idea is based on quantum mechanical explanation of intermolecular interactions: it is not.

    Such claims seriously undermine his credibility.

     

    Best

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 14:30
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Lol-first year OB students? You better find something entertaining that works for them. Additionally, from an applied standpoint (which is what 95% or more of our students will need), the idea of "why" is pertinent on many levels, ESPECIALLY as a great way to teach them critical thinking.

     

    I would question showing a first year class anything based on it being empirically supported. I want to hook them, make them business majors, teach them critical thinking, and get them jobs. 

     

    Best,

    K. Gower

     

     


    On Mar 11, 2017, at 12:49 PM, Kai Wang <wangkaicv@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

    <image001.png>

     

     



  • 14.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-12-2017 15:04

    Dear Colleagues,


    During the last couple of decades in my teaching career I stopped teaching models or formulas in leadership. I knew better but my academic training "kind of" made me accept certain premises in leadership coming from academia! But I knew better, so that I started to combine some academic know how with the practical and real life experiences I had both in the academic world and in the outside world of work.

    I had experienced (lived the situation) the ins and outs of a great leader in a large city capital fire department in South America which was considered as one of the top F.D.'s in Latin America in the 1970's and 80's. I had found myself involved in situations where I have been required to assume the leadership position, either by organizational design or by the circumstances.

    I believe that it is very difficult for anyone to learn leadership by "observing" leadership in action in video presentations. This is so because it is very difficult for the students to understand the context in which leadership happens in the video or book case. I used the videos such as the one below that features Sergio Marchionne (Fiat-Chrysler), because I then ask the students, as an exercise, to identify how many of the skills/attributes of leadership (as listed in the PP attached), are identified in the Mr. Marchionne!  Leaders, effective leaders must understand both their immediate surroundings and the more general and global forces that affect them. This sense of awareness must be accompanied by feelings, the emotional desired to get things done, and the ability to "sell" their own ideas and understandings to a bunch of great people who enhance the leader's actions!


    Hope this helps,

    Ivan


    ­­­_ _ _ _ _

    http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7403188n&tag=re1.channel
    Three years ago, Chrysler was sputtering toward bankruptcy, but one man bet he could save the company and tens of thousands of jobs. Steve Kroft interviews Sergio Marchionne.

    Sergio Marchionne: Resurrecting Chrysler

    www.cbsnews.com

    Three years ago, Chrysler was sputtering toward bankruptcy, but one man bet he could save the company and tens of thousands of jobs. Steve Kroft interviews Sergio Marchionne.

     

     

    _ _ _ _

    RSA Animate - Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us
     
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc&feature=channel

    _ _ _ _

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aodjgkv65MM

    Gary Hamel: Reinventing the Technology of Human ...

    www.youtube.com

    Watch Gary Hamel, celebrated management thinker and author and co-founder of the Management Innovation eXchange (MIX), make the case for reinventing ...

     _ _ _ _

    http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=3841774n

    Gustavo The Great

    www.cbsnews.com

    Flamboyant, passionate and young, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel is one of the biggest stars in classical music. Bob Simon reports.

     

     



     _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

    Dr. R. Ivan Blanco

    Department of Management - Retired Faculty

    McCoy College of Business Administration    

    Texas State University

    San Marcos, TX 78666

    Phone (512) 754-9581 rb39@txstate.edu dr_r_i_blanco@msn.com

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv <OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG> on behalf of Rainer Seitz <rainer.seitz@HOTMAIL.COM>
    Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2017 11:33:59 AM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class
     

    Dear Jos –

     

    This brings you a bit more current, but is still slightly dated. Here is a 2011 video clip about Jim Sinegal, former CEO of Costco. CEO pay, servant leadership, and charisma are three easily applicable concepts that you can draw from it.

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmljbb69iEM

     

    Regards,

    Rainer

     

     

     

    Sent from Mail for Windows 10

     

    From: Akkermans, T.J.
    Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2017 7:44 AM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Dear all,

     

    Thank you for your input and suggestions.

     

    Just to clear up my initial request. I use the video of Rick Rescorla as an example of a real-life person that performed deeds that can be clearly related to all kinds of leadership behaviors. That is, I show them the video and ask for some input on what they see as leadership in this video, after which I present them with several theories and Leadership and then relate the ideas of those theories back to the video. Hence, it is an explanation of leadership theories based on what Rescorla did.

     

    What I am mostly searching for right now is not a video that explains leadership, but a video (preferably 5-7 minutes) portraying a person and their deeds, which I can use to relate leadership theories to. The reason is that the Rescorla video is now 17 years old and I would like to use a more recent video/person that students can relate to. Any ideas about that?

     

    Many thanks again for your input and ideas!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

     

    Van: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] Namens Kai Wang
    Verzonden: zaterdag 11 maart 2017 21:34
    Aan: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Onderwerp: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Hi, Kim

    Thank you for your input.

    I agree that first-year students are not necessarily passionate about scientifically-based lectures. Obviously people have the choice to use the video in the class.

    But I think I brought up a valid concern. 

    In the video, Simon Sinek claims that his ideas are based on biology or neurosciences, when they are just not!

    It is like claiming that his leadership idea is based on quantum mechanical explanation of intermolecular interactions: it is not.

    Such claims seriously undermine his credibility.

     

    Best

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 14:30
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Lol-first year OB students? You better find something entertaining that works for them. Additionally, from an applied standpoint (which is what 95% or more of our students will need), the idea of "why" is pertinent on many levels, ESPECIALLY as a great way to teach them critical thinking.

     

    I would question showing a first year class anything based on it being empirically supported. I want to hook them, make them business majors, teach them critical thinking, and get them jobs. 

     

    Best,

    K. Gower

     

     


    On Mar 11, 2017, at 12:49 PM, Kai Wang <wangkaicv@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

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  • 15.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-12-2017 19:48

    Dear Jos,

     

    My students enjoy watching clips from both "Office Space" and "The Office" and analyzing the leadership styles. Office Space also works well for distinguishing between management and leadership and also for discussing management by exception vs. transactional/transformational.

     

    I'm glad that you started this topic! I am currently teaching leadership and have appreciated the recommendations.

     

    Best,

     

    Kathryn Ostermeier

    Ph.D. Candidate

    Department of Management

    College of Business

    University of North Texas

    Denton, TX

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Akkermans, T.J.
    Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2017 6:43 AM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Dear all,

     

    Thank you for your input and suggestions.

     

    Just to clear up my initial request. I use the video of Rick Rescorla as an example of a real-life person that performed deeds that can be clearly related to all kinds of leadership behaviors. That is, I show them the video and ask for some input on what they see as leadership in this video, after which I present them with several theories and Leadership and then relate the ideas of those theories back to the video. Hence, it is an explanation of leadership theories based on what Rescorla did.

     

    What I am mostly searching for right now is not a video that explains leadership, but a video (preferably 5-7 minutes) portraying a person and their deeds, which I can use to relate leadership theories to. The reason is that the Rescorla video is now 17 years old and I would like to use a more recent video/person that students can relate to. Any ideas about that?

     

    Many thanks again for your input and ideas!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

     

    Van: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] Namens Kai Wang
    Verzonden: zaterdag 11 maart 2017 21:34
    Aan: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Onderwerp: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Hi, Kim

    Thank you for your input.

    I agree that first-year students are not necessarily passionate about scientifically-based lectures. Obviously people have the choice to use the video in the class.

    But I think I brought up a valid concern. 

    In the video, Simon Sinek claims that his ideas are based on biology or neurosciences, when they are just not!

    It is like claiming that his leadership idea is based on quantum mechanical explanation of intermolecular interactions: it is not.

    Such claims seriously undermine his credibility.

     

    Best

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 14:30
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Lol-first year OB students? You better find something entertaining that works for them. Additionally, from an applied standpoint (which is what 95% or more of our students will need), the idea of "why" is pertinent on many levels, ESPECIALLY as a great way to teach them critical thinking.

     

    I would question showing a first year class anything based on it being empirically supported. I want to hook them, make them business majors, teach them critical thinking, and get them jobs. 

     

    Best,

    K. Gower

     

     


    On Mar 11, 2017, at 12:49 PM, Kai Wang <wangkaicv@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

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  • 16.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-13-2017 11:02
    Hello,
    Here's a better version of the leader-follower dynamics video mentioned above as it is included in a TED https://www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movement 


    Maggie Boyraz, Ph. D.

    Assistant Professor

    Department of Communication

    California State Polytechnic University, Pomona


    On Sun, Mar 12, 2017 at 4:43 AM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@vu.nl> wrote:

    Dear all,

     

    Thank you for your input and suggestions.

     

    Just to clear up my initial request. I use the video of Rick Rescorla as an example of a real-life person that performed deeds that can be clearly related to all kinds of leadership behaviors. That is, I show them the video and ask for some input on what they see as leadership in this video, after which I present them with several theories and Leadership and then relate the ideas of those theories back to the video. Hence, it is an explanation of leadership theories based on what Rescorla did.

     

    What I am mostly searching for right now is not a video that explains leadership, but a video (preferably 5-7 minutes) portraying a person and their deeds, which I can use to relate leadership theories to. The reason is that the Rescorla video is now 17 years old and I would like to use a more recent video/person that students can relate to. Any ideas about that?

     

    Many thanks again for your input and ideas!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

     

    Van: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] Namens Kai Wang
    Verzonden: zaterdag 11 maart 2017 21:34
    Aan: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Onderwerp: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Hi, Kim

    Thank you for your input.

    I agree that first-year students are not necessarily passionate about scientifically-based lectures. Obviously people have the choice to use the video in the class.

    But I think I brought up a valid concern. 

    In the video, Simon Sinek claims that his ideas are based on biology or neurosciences, when they are just not!

    It is like claiming that his leadership idea is based on quantum mechanical explanation of intermolecular interactions: it is not.

    Such claims seriously undermine his credibility.

     

    Best

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 14:30
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Lol-first year OB students? You better find something entertaining that works for them. Additionally, from an applied standpoint (which is what 95% or more of our students will need), the idea of "why" is pertinent on many levels, ESPECIALLY as a great way to teach them critical thinking.

     

    I would question showing a first year class anything based on it being empirically supported. I want to hook them, make them business majors, teach them critical thinking, and get them jobs. 

     

    Best,

    K. Gower

     

     


    On Mar 11, 2017, at 12:49 PM, Kai Wang <wangkaicv@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

    <image001.png>

     




  • 17.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-11-2017 15:42

    Our science is not silent on this topic. May I suggest ...

     

    Rousseau, D. M. (2006). Is there such a thing as "evidence-based management"?. Academy of Management Review, 31(2), 256-269.

    Pfeffer, J., & Sutton, R. I. (2006). Hard facts, dangerous half-truths, and total nonsense: Profiting from evidence-based management. Harvard Business Press.

    Erez, A., & Grant, A. M. (2014). Separating data from intuition: Bringing evidence into the management classroom. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 13(1), 104-119.

     

    While I agree that engagement is important, I would argue it is never too early to teach the right things and it is always best to avoid teaching the wrong things, even entertaining ones. I would also argue that while getting a job is important, our focus as educators should be on preparing students for success across their lifetime (e.g., career, upward mobility, well-being), however they define success in life.

     

    Rock chalk!

    Rob Davison, PhD

    Area of Management, University of Kansas School of Business

    Member, Group & Organization Management Editorial Review Board

    (785) 864-6937

    https://business.ku.edu/rob-davison

    "BUSINESS? Mankind was my business! Their common welfare was my business!" (Jacob Marley's lament to Scrooge, Dickens' A Christmas Carol)

    "Man's inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mourn!" (Rabbie Burns)

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 1:30 PM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Lol-first year OB students? You better find something entertaining that works for them. Additionally, from an applied standpoint (which is what 95% or more of our students will need), the idea of "why" is pertinent on many levels, ESPECIALLY as a great way to teach them critical thinking.

     

    I would question showing a first year class anything based on it being empirically supported. I want to hook them, make them business majors, teach them critical thinking, and get them jobs. 

     

    Best,

    K. Gower

     

     


    On Mar 11, 2017, at 12:49 PM, Kai Wang <wangkaicv@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

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  • 18.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-13-2017 19:06

    Dear Kai Wang and Colleagues,

     

    I agree with Kai that when teaching in a University we have to present theories and frameworks that are rooted in empirical evidence, or at least be accurate about the quality of information supporting what we present (e.g. when presenting  a new, untested theory).

     

    Individuals, businesses and Governments will make decisions and take action based upon what we teach. 

     

    For example, I do not allow my students to reference unsupported websites.

     

    In this age of " Fake News" and " alternative facts" how can we ethically teach content that is untested and has no basis in evidence?

     

    Cheers,

    Roxanne

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kai Wang
    Sent: Sunday, 12 March 2017 4:20 AM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

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  • 19.  Leadership Video for OB Class

    Posted 03-14-2017 11:57

    Actually, there is empirical support for Sinek's assertion about the positive relationship between self-sacrifice and leadership. van Knippenberg, et al, found "as expected, productivity levels, effectiveness ratings, and perceived leader group-orientedness and charisma were positively affected by leader self-sacrifice" (from the Abstract). On the other hand, in one of their studies and contrary to their expectations, Judge, et al, found that narcissism, which incorporates exploitiveness and self-absorption, was positively related to other-ratings of leadership.

     

    I can well understand the need to be both empirically accurate and entertaining, particularity with first-year BA students. If I were giving the lecture I would try to balance the two, that is, I would show the Sinek video and follow it with a description of the van Knippenberg findings. When students experienced the self-satisfaction that comes from knowing everything, I would introduce the "fly in the ointment" of the Judge, et al, study. I would then ask the students to explain the inconsistency. Students – and business leaders – love simple explanations and uncomplicated models. The sooner they understand that phenomena involve mediators and moderators the better off they'll ultimately be.

    Bruce

     

    Bruce M. Meglino

    Distinguished Professor Emeritus

    18 Port Tack

    Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

    H: 843-271-6789 C: 803-261-1552

    http://www.moore.sc.edu/facultyresearch/facultystaff.aspx?Query=meglino&FacultyStaff=all&Department=0&FacultyStaffId=57

     

    Judge, T.A., LePine, J.A. & Rich, B.L. (2006). Loving yourself abundantly: Relationship of the narcissistic personality to self- and other perceptions of workplace deviance, leadership, and task and contextual performance. Journal of Applied Psychology, 91, 762-776.

     

    van Knippenberg, B., & van Knippenberg, D. (2005). Leader self-sacrifice and leadership effectiveness: The moderating role of leader prototypicality. Journal of Applied Psychology, 90, 25-37.

     

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kai Wang
    Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 12:50 PM
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    Dear All

    In my opinion, Simon Sinek's talk is problematic. It has some insights and may not hurt as an entertaining video.

    However, from the perspective of a scholar, his ideas often have no empirical support.

    https://www.quora.com/Is-there-any-scientific-evidence-to-support-Simon-Sineks-theory-of-The-Golden-Circle

     

    For example, he even claims that


    'None of what I'm telling you is my opinion. It's all grounded in the tenets of biology. Not psychology, biology.'

     

    I think this claim can hardly survive any critique from serious scholars.

    He even went on to use "neurochemistry" to explain leadership and its effect in his book

    "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't"

    I feel like reading astrology when I watch his video. Yes, he is popular and making good money, but can we take him seriously?

    No offense to anyone, just my opinion.

     

     

     

    From: Organizational Behavior Division Listserv [mailto:OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG] On Behalf Of Kim Gower
    Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2017 18:14
    To: OB@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG
    Subject: Re: [OB-LIST] Leadership Video for OB Class

     

    I always recommend the TED Talk by Simon Sinek - How Good Leaders Inspire Action. My students love it (management and leadership, fresh person-seniors) and they are able to really understand the concept.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Kim Gower, Ph.D., MBA

    LinkedIn: Kim Gower

    Twitter: @Leadership_KG

    Skype: ProfessorGower

    Cell (US): 804-335-7835

     

     

     

     

     

    On Mar 9, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Akkermans, T.J. <j.akkermans@VU.NL> wrote:

     

    Dear colleagues,

     

    For an introduction lecture on OB for first year Business Administration, I will be giving my lecture on Leadership again soon. I have used this video for years nog during my Leadership lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fSGQYTovek. It's a very nice story about Rick Rescorla, which I use throughout the lecture to connect the theory to. However, I would like to use a more recent example that students might be better able to connect with. Would you have any suggestions for a useful video that I can use at the start of my Leadership lecture?

     

    Many thanks in advance!

     

    All the best,

    Jos

     

    Dr. Jos Akkermans, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Organizational Behavior

    Program director Business Administration Master

    Associate editor for Career Development International

     

    Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

    Department of Management and Organization | Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

    VU Main Building | De Boelelaan 1105 | 1081 HV Amsterdam | 4th Floor A-Wing

    T +31 (0)20 598 22 56 | E j.akkermans@vu.nl | I www.josakkermans.com

     

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