Leadership Reflections: Organizational Language

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-20-2019

Publication Title

Journal of Library Administration

Volume

59

Issue

2

First page number:

193

Last page number:

201

Abstract

Leadership language communicates more than words. Leaders are able to use the power of language to not only articulate an organizational vision but to create excitement and support around that vision. Library leaders can model organizational values through speech strengthening a written policy into practice. Organizational culture is difficult to change but leaders can counter negative and deceptive messages into productive statements that help employees move forward to understand and embrace library strategic goals. How a leader chooses to use language to articulate a vision, advance organizational values, and to change organizational culture is critical. Ignoring language opportunities will hinder not only leader success but organizational success as well.

Keywords

Management; Language; Culture

Disciplines

Human Resources Management | Library and Information Science | Organizational Behavior and Theory | Work, Economy and Organizations

Language

English

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