Gates’ leadership style and management practice are legendary. He is known for detail which is quite logical for a computer programmer and astute businessman. Control is basic to Gates’ nature. This is apparent in his management practice. He is obsessed with detail and follow-through. As a CEO‚ he believed that his managers must be evaluated in terms of their personal influence. So‚ each manager was expected to act like his own little CEO in his own little right. Gates cannot be blamed for this
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Leadership Analysis Introduction "The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers." "A simple definition of leadership is that leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal.” Leadership analysis is the art of breaking down a leader into basic psychological components for study and use by academics and practitioners. Good leadership analyses are not reductionist‚ but rather take into consideration the overall person in the context of the
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Personality Traits A leadership style may become an extension of a leader’s personality. If an individual is outgoing and assertive‚ he may prefer to communicate directly with subordinates through face-to-face interaction or confrontation‚ either on a group or individual basis. If he is more reserved‚ he might choose to lead by example or rely on written communication. Rather than addressing a group as a whole‚ the reserved leader is probably more comfortable meeting with subordinates on a one-on-one
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I’ve decided to run for the LIA leadership team because I have seen the impact that the leaders this year left behind and I aspire to do the same. Latinos in Action has taught me many things including on how to work well with others and that there isn’t a dead end for undocumented students‚ like myself‚ after high school. Every time I step in the Lia classroom I feel like I’m part of the community and that I belong. As a member of LIA I hope that I can get the chance to become a leader. A leader
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This describes‚ in essence‚ the perspective of the Industrial Age/transactional-style of leader towards their subordinated. Though to be clear‚ there is a distinction to be made between the transactional-style‚ proper‚ and that style as it was in history‚ subject to the social‚ economic‚ technological contexts of the Industrial Era. The transactional leader “does not individualize the needs of subordinates or focus on their personal development. Transactional leaders exchange things of value with
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same‚ in turn you have to practice what you preach. There are five types of leadership styles directive which just involve giving orders‚ transactional motives by presenting awards are punishments‚ transformational focus on inspiration and change‚ participating more hands and subordinates are involved in planning‚ and delegating in which subordinates are accountable for their own action. Captain Herbert Sobel leadership style can be put in the transactional category. Colonel Bauer loves to quote the
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Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Style In her words‚ Oprah Winfrey’s philosophy of philanthropy demonstrates her commitment to giving: "Think about what you have to give‚ not in terms of dollars because I believe that your life is about service. It’s about what you came to give the world‚ to your children‚ to your family" (Harpo Productions). Oprah Gail Winfrey was born January 29‚ 1954‚ in Kosciusko‚ Mississippi. Her father‚ Vernon Winfrey‚ was a twenty-one-year-old enlisted man. Her mother‚ eighteen-year-old
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Dahlia Collins CJ 430-82 Prof. Webber November 30‚ 2014 Leadership Case Study Leaders are people who are role models to others‚ always focused towards their goals‚ strongly motivated and has the ability to develop the willpower‚ strength and perseverance to achieve his/her target. There many characteristics that dictates if a person is qualified to be a leader or an example for others. A good leader must have character‚ communication and listening skills. For example by a strong character a leader
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follower’s values and ethics. However the literature makes a difference in the styles‚ suggesting that transformational leaders possess charisma and exceptional vision. Previously I thought my style was transformational. However‚ by reading and discussing leadership styles I have determined that Servant Leadership is more descriptive of who I am and Transformational Leadership is descriptive of the style of leadership
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healthcare organization‚ it is important that managers are aware of the different management styles. This will help in being effective leaders. The theory I have identified is Situational Theory. Situational leadership is based on the idea that there is more than one approach to handle a situation. The four leadership styles used with this theory includes: directing‚ coaching‚ delegating and supporting. The first style identified is directing. Directing behaviors include giving specific directions and instructions
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