As influências de experiências pessoais e profissionais na liderança empresarial: uma análise do perfil de executivos de uma empresa do setor de comunicações

Abstract

The approach to the theme of leadership was based on diverse concepts along history. Several authors emphasize the attributes of leadership turned into the organization and the training models; on the other hand, much has been written towards understanding leadership out of the personality of leaders. This study focuses on describing the influence of personal and professional experience in the formation of leaders. It has been chosen to carry out a qualitative modality research on thematic analysis of content. The data were collected from semi-structured interviews with four executives of the board of the Editora Abril S. A. The results are presented in initial categories, totalizing 18 thematic categories, which were regrouped in the final categories, summarized in five categories, namely: Formation of the mental models, Relation between personal attitudes and the carrier, Self-image of the leader, Cooperative values at the company, Representation of leadership. The analysis of the interviews permitted to understand the image that such leaders have of leadership, as well as visualize their characteristics, built from personal and professional experience of the researched executives, and relate them to their leadership in the organization.