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The impact of thought self‐leadership on individual goal performance: A cognitive perspective

Jeffrey L. Godwin (Department of Business and Economics, West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, USA)
Christopher P. Neck (Department of Management, Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA)
Jeffery D. Houghton (Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA)

Journal of Management Development

ISSN: 0262-1711

Article publication date: 1 March 1999

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to apply an existing self‐leadership theory to goal‐setting theory in order to propose a mechanism to enhance the effectiveness of individual goal performance. An integral part of self‐leadership is the concept of thought self‐leadership (TSL). This perspective suggests that individuals can influence themselves by utilizing specific cognitive strategies. This article develops a cognitive explanation of how TSL can enhance individual goal performance.

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Godwin, J.L., Neck, C.P. and Houghton, J.D. (1999), "The impact of thought self‐leadership on individual goal performance: A cognitive perspective", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 18 No. 2, pp. 153-170. https://doi.org/10.1108/02621719910257738

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