An Examination of the Relationship Between Leadership and Inclusive Language

Abstract

<p>This study is the first look at the concept of inclusive language and how it relates to leadership. We surveyed 405 undergraduate students using an online survey about their perceptions of a leader after reading an excerpt from his speech. The study had two purposes: first, to examine the commonalities among five conceptual models of leadership: global transformational leadership, vIsion (a dimension of transformational leadership), inspirational communication (a dimension of transformational leadership), leader-member exchange, and leader behaviors; second, to investigate a link between leadership and a new concept, inclusive language. Results indicate that commonalties among the five conceptual models of leadership exist. We did not, however, find support for a link between leadership and inclusive language. Possible explanations are discussed.</p><p>This presentation occurred at the Wright State University Campus-Wide Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities on April 8, 2011</p>