The Importance of Leadership Styles Jennifer Sanchez Grand Canyon University – EDA 575 May 15‚ 2013 The following paper analyzes the leadership styles of a principal in an urban school district. The three leadership styles discussed are directive‚ affiliative‚ and collaborative. Each of these styles has been utilize to create an environment which is effective and conducive for a quality education. The Importance of Leadership Styles The school I have chosen as the subject to my research
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The Leadership member exchange theory according to many sources‚ states that all relationships between managers and subordinates go through three stages. (LMX Theory 1975) These three stages are identified as role taking‚ role making‚ and routinization. Role taking is first‚ and as soon as new members enter your group. During role taking‚ members take time to evaluate these new members‚ and come up with an idea of their strengths. Role making is the second stage where the manager or leader subconsciously
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Needs Theories Overview Needs-based motivation theories are based on the understanding that motivation stems from an individual’s desire to fulfill or achieve a need. Human beings are motivated by unsatisfied needs‚ and certain lower needs must be satisfied before higher needs can be satisfied. In general terms‚ motivation can be defined as the desire to achieve a goal‚ combined with the energy‚ determination and opportunity to achieve it. This Wiki explores Abraham H. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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Many traits are required in order to apply for an executive position. Leadership‚ integrity‚ and intellectuality; all of these are basic traits of a strong leader. One must not be lazy nor cowardly when in such a position of power. One must be prepared to make decisions that may not benefit oneself directly‚ but result in a more efficient and organized company. In the following excerpt you will read about the traits that provide for not only essential chief executive‚ but a successful one as well
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OBJECTIVE : To obtain a challenging position with Multinational Company where I can utilize my skills and knowledge from my Pharmacy Academic background SUMMARY : Highly enthusiastic and fast-learning person with high sense of responsibility and strong leadership skills. Possess a hard-working person who is willing to learn new things and has strong interpersonal and communication skills EDUCATION : 2006-2010 Bachelor of Pharmacy GPA 3.58 (First Class Honors)
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Steve Jobs’ leadership traits‚ skills and behaviors Leadership Traits 1) High energy level & stress tolerance * Steve Jobs was a leader who always has high energy level to achieve his goals and objectives and he will never give up easily. He was an aggressive leader who will spend most his time and energy which are necessary to accomplish his visions. This is proven based on his willingness to still be committed with his interest in Apple although he was diagnosed with cancer and recommended
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Social Work Theories‚ Methods and Skills Within this assignment I will recognise what and who is priority in relation to the case study involving Sharon‚ Alice and James. I will ascertain and analyse the models of assessment and look at methods of intervention and identify which is most appropriate when working with Sharon‚ Alice and James. I will identify why I have used the theories‚ methods and skills that informed the care plan I have used. My main priority would be Sharon and the appointment
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Evolution of Leadership Theory Abstract World events‚ such as the World War I‚ the Great Depression‚ World War II‚ Baby Boom‚ Civil Rights‚ the women’s movement‚ and the digital age‚ changed the world. These events and how they influenced leadership theory will be explored. Additionally‚ leader’s response to the evolution of leadership theory will be evaluated. Early leadership theory focused on the leader’s innate traits and expanded to assessing what a leader does. Theories broadened to
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Within the health care community patient safety and employee dissatisfaction remain key focus areas for leadership and administration (Gunnarsdottir‚ 2014). To address these concerns many leaders are turning to a theory called servant leadership to improve productivity and employee satisfaction. Richard Greenleaf coined the term servant leadership in 1977 and since has written substantially on the character and attitudes of what it means to be a servant leader. Fundamentally‚ it is suggested “to
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Contrast of Select Leadership Models Leadership comes in different forms and in different aspects of life from private business to government entities (Wren‚ 1995‚ p. 5). The models of leadership used are dependent upon the individual attributes of the leaders‚ for example traits‚ values‚ self-identity‚ skills‚ and competencies (Yukl‚ 2013‚ p. 136). A close look at select leadership models and how they compare and contrast with each other provides insight into the types of leadership that might be
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