ABSTRACT
The effectiveness of contemporary leadership training programs is suboptimal because they primarily focus on behavioral change without adequately addressing the requisite change in mindset. To right this imbalance, in this chapter we emphasize the importance of cultivating a leader mindset, which reflects implicit theories or beliefs related to leadership. Specifically, we focus on the core components of leader identity, as well as implicit theories of leadership and followership. The theoretical nature linking mindsets and behaviors are explained via the perception–behavior link, along with supporting empirical evidence. The chapter also illustrates and provides practical strategies regarding how mindset training and interventions, such as “leadership logos,” organizational aesthetics (artwork), and Pygmalion leadership, may be implemented in organizational settings.
