Path-Goal Theory of Leadership

The Path-Goal Theory of Leadership spells out the various situations leaders face with their followers and guides the approach the leader can take to get effective results. Robert House and his research associates get credit for developing the path-goal theory. This is considered a situational leadership theory.



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[LeadersOnPurposePodcast]

I love how it emphasizes adapting leadership styles to both the followers' needs and the task environment. Personally, the participative style resonates with me it’s amazing how involving team members in decision-making can boost motivation and clarity.

[amezy-iv]

This has helped me understand the character of some of the people around me, regardless of any age, some only follow directions, some overanalyze the situation before acting on finalizing a specific task. Thank you for sharing.

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[orgcomm]

What are your opinions on the Path-Goal Theory?

[mahdichowdhury]

great video. had an uni assignment due on this and it literally explained 3 weeks of lectures in 8 mins

[petercole]

I am into my final 13th week of management. Have to case study based exams - have done an essay on path goal theory. Think that your video was very thorough and well backed up by evidence and; would encourage you to cover more videos like this in the future. Well done on this video

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[deniseboachie]

I find this very useful, it’s helps a lot to understand it better. Thank you

[JohnMuiaKombo]

Hi. This has been most helpful but on the rewards it would be more helpful if you elaborated further. Are these long term planned rewards of promotion at work or short term rewards like money for overtime. and can it also be a hybrid of the transactional style as an addition to being situational.

[abiyutsegaye]

am working on it thesis related to the effects of principal leadership style on teachers job motivation focus on path goal leadership style/theory/

[souriksyed]

Thank you for putting out such great practitioner friendly content. I really liked the portfolio based approach to taking action that you described in the video. I was going through some of your other material as well, particularly on LMX. I was wondering: Can the relationship determinants between leader and follower ie likeability, support, professional competence be linked to the approach espoused in situational leadership ?(eg: good lmx will develop if I) the leader is competent enough to be directive where needed, ii) is likeable enough to invite participation where needed or iii) is supportive enough to display well being related concern where needed).

[shamspour]

Thanks always I come to learn some theory comprehension here, how I can have slides from each case Dr?

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[yahyashaikhworld]

what about toxic leadership. no matter how motivated and skilful a team is, a toxic leader can ruin the entire organisation