Category: Leadership

  • Leadership in Organization: Theories and Practices

    Table of Contents Introduction Main Summary Bibliography Introduction Leadership is a process of persuasion. Leaders persuade others to pursue objectives held by the leader. Thus, the primary focus of leadership is on human interaction. Leadership is ethically neutral. There are good leaders and bad ones. Great leaders have the gift for inspiring and motivating people;…

  • The Impact of Humility and Leadership

    The concept of humility has received mounting attention in organizational scholarship in the recent past, particularly in the wake of unprecedented corporate scandals that are often attributed to the unbridled personality, hubris, sense of entitlement and perceived self-importance of the corporate leaders involved (Owens, Johnson & Mitchell 1517). Although humility has traditionally been associated with…

  • Leadership Styles and Approaches in Detail

    The concept of leadership style encompasses all possible interactions and relationships between the leader and other group members, where the leader is the initiator of the connection. The term leadership style itself can be defined as a set of means and psychological influence methods that a leader uses to influence the rest of the group.…

  • Leadership vs. Management: Distinctive Features

    The main issue associated with the differentiation between leadership and management lies in that employers themselves use the two terms interchangeably, which leads to confusion. However, there are differences between the two concepts, and in order to be knowledgeable regarding the topic of leadership, it is important to know the definitions of both terms. According…

  • NCHL: Organizations of the Leadership

    The National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) seems to provide a significant mission and vision statement. In this statement, NHL claims that it is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the overall healthcare system by appealing and implementing the best leadership practices. Such an approach makes those getting acquainted with NHL believe that it…

  • The Most Pressing Issue of Leadership Today

    There are innumerable issues and challenges that confront the leaders of today, each of which is engrossing and highly intimidating. Empowerment of work forces, cultural and ethnic diversity, demands of the labor unions are some but of all these issues the most pressing one is the integrity of the leaders in command. Corporate ethics and…

  • Transformational and Transactional Leadership Models

    Table of Contents Introduction The Transactional and Transformational Leadership Models Transformational Leadership in Action Transactional Leadership in Action Impact of Gender on Leadership Style Conclusion References Introduction Effective leadership is integral for the successful completion of activities carried out by a number of people. By definition, leadership is the process by which a person makes…

  • Marissa Ann Mayer’s Leadership at Yahoo! Inc.

    Leadership and Motivation Marissa Ann Mayer is the current Chief Executive Officer of Yahoo. Merissa has been ranked as one of the most powerful businesspersons in the United States. She has been able to transform this firm positively over the past year and few months that she has been at its helm. According to Mrityunjay…

  • Leadership Skills Development: Strategic Plan

    Table of Contents Individual Mission Statement Autobiography Personal Reflection Swot Analysis Resources References Individual Mission Statement The term leadership can be defined in different ways. Some scholars define leadership based on the individual capabilities of leaders. In this definition, leadership is defined as a function of having self-knowledge, having a well-communicated vision, creating and developing…

  • How Leadership Develops Leaders

    Table of Contents Summary Introduction Literature Review Methodology Analysis Recommendations Conclusion References Summary Leadership is often exemplified as the practice of social authority in the course of which an individual can procure the assistance and support of other people in order to fulfill a common objective shared by them. Some of the most important qualities…