Category: Leadership

  • Leadership Elements of the California State Library

    Abstract Leadership is a crucial component of the operations of any given organization. It is a process of social influence in which an individual should be able to enlist the support and assistance of others so as to achieve a common goal. The focus of this paper is on the leadership of the California State…

  • Men and Women in Leadership and Social Change

    Table of Contents Introduction Women in Leadership Response References Introduction A study conducted by Pew Research Center to evaluate the effect of gender on leadership showed a negligible difference between the styles favored by men and women about aspects such as innovation, creativity, and ability to inspire followers. Some researchers have observed that female leadership…

  • Personal Leadership Development in an Organization

    Introduction Leadership is one of the most important concepts in organizational behavior study because it determines the main approaches of management and performance. There are numerous theories of leadership which describe the process of leading, controlling and motivating others. Each theory has its unique value as it describes personal qualities and skills of leaders applied…

  • 29 Leadership Secrets from Jack Welch

    The concept of visionary leadership Principle 1: Utilize organizational change to maximize operational effectiveness. Principle 2: Make sure that your chosen leadership style corresponds to objective reality. Principle 3: Never think of process of management as such has to value in itself. Principle 4: Never embark on designing leadership methods, without possessing a clear vision…

  • Servant Leadership as a Follower-Centered System

    The concept of servant leadership has been continuously rising in popularity since the 1970s when Robert Greenleaf’s works established him as the pioneer of the movement. Unlike power-centered leadership, it focuses on empowering and inspiring followers to do their best and succeed. Naturally, the leader’s goal in this system is to serve, which creates a…

  • Strategic Team Leadership: Evaluation of Team Members, Situation and Leadership Approaches

    Table of Contents Evaluation of Team Members Evaluation of the Situation Leadership Approaches Principles Applied From Various Leadership Theories References Evaluation of Team Members In order to be able to lead this team towards the desired success, it is important to understand the personality of every one of them in order to be able to…

  • Leadership vs. Management: Discussing Key Attributes

    The roles of a leader and a manager are central to most organizations, with both a manager and a leader performing critical functions that will allow for the future effectiveness and often the very existence of an organization. Therefore, assessing and comparing the roles that a leader and a manager have in a company is…

  • The Role of Values in Leadership

    Table of Contents Description Qualities Leader’s Effectiveness Conclusion References It should be noted that the contemporary business setting requires the presence of particular skills and character traits for an individual to be an effective leader. The leadership is a constituent element of company management that not only performs formalized guiding but also furnishes a variety…

  • Management and Organization: Team Leadership

    Table of Contents Self assessment SWOT Analysis Analysis section Developmental objectives Conclusion List of References Self assessment Self assessment tools assist an individual to identify the unknown strengths and weaknesses, thus becoming an able leader in a company or group of companies. Most leaders focus on hiring an executive coach who in turn analyzes their…

  • Management and Leadership: A Diverse Workforce

    Is prejudice declining in society and organizations? Prejudice is on an incline in the current organizations and society because people fail to understand their rights and lack a definite procedure to channel their problems. Basic knowledge of what a leader should do is essential for a country’s economy. In organizations, individuals are facing mistreatments based…