good leader you must be a good follower ……………….3 2. The qualities which leaders and followers share………………………......3 3. Distinctive qualities between a good leader and a follower……………….4 4. The Best Methods of being a good leader…………………………………..5 5. The qualities which a good leader must possess…………………………...6 Conclusion…………………………………………………………....………8 References……….…………………………………………………………...9 INTRODUCTION There has been always considerable discussion about connection between great leaders and
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professor Robert Kelley identified five different follower styles. Alienated followers Alienated followers are deep and independent thinkers who do not willingly commit to any leader. Passive followers Passive followers do as they are told but do not think critically and are not particularly active participants. Conformist followers Conformists are more participative than passive followers‚ but do not provide challenge. Pragmatic followers Pragmatic followers are middling in their independence‚ engagement
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Imagine a world without leaders. A leader‚ defined by Websters Dictionary‚ is a person who rules‚ or guides others. When we think of leaders‚ we think of leaders of things as big as countries or nations‚ and as small as towns or even schools. Different types of leaders have duties they have to fulfill but one thing that all effective leaders are‚ is strong willed‚ knowledgeable‚ and powerful. In some times in history‚ it may be true that these three words bring out a side of the word “effective”
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Transformational leaders encourage followers to embrace moral values and to act in the interest of the collective rather than self interest. Transformational leaders are thought to raise followers’ level of moral development and to focus followers’ attention on higher level needs and values. Transactional leaders rely on rewards and punishments to direct followers’ behaviour. Transactional leaders are inconsistent with moral leadership because transactional approaches ignore followers’ needs and aspirations
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objectives. Transformational leaders are change agents. They influence the mission and objectives to make way for a brighter future for the organization. Bass (1990) states that transformational leadership commonly involves the actions of leader’s influence on followers. People in these organizations follow the leader because they so desire. They are motivated to do more than is originally expected because of their feelings of trust‚ admiration‚ loyalty‚ and respect for the leader. They want to go the extra
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Strategies for Organizational Change LD6555A Dr. Kenyetta McCurty: Change Leader Review: 11/02/14: Submitted by: K.T.‚ 0037: CHANGE LEADER REVIEW In the world of change whether on a personal or organizational level‚ it must be facilitated by a leader of some sort or type. In his book‚ “Change Leader: Learning What Matters Most”‚ Michael Fullan goes into depth about how important and significant to organizational change a leader’s role is if the change is going to be significant enough to
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old question. Are leaders made or are they born? My belief on this – I believe that a leader is made‚ not born. Why do I say that? Before going further‚ lets be clear on one distinction – when we say a leader is made‚ it does not mean that someone can be taught to become a leader by attending leadership courses. While it helps‚ it is not enough. Warren Bennis (a leading leadership researcher) believes that one cannot be taught to become a leader but one can learn to become a leader over the years through
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Great World Leaders Melissa Edwards MGT 380 Leadership for Organizations January 6‚ 2012 Great World Leaders When I think of great world leaders‚ certain characteristics and traits come to mind. For someone to be considered a great world leader‚ they need to have done something special‚ something that changed society in a major way. Great leaders are not afraid of change or being shunned by society. When I think of great world leaders‚ I think of Steve Jobs‚ Apple‚ CEO because he was passionate
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Running Head: THE LEADER OF THE FUTURE Chantell Hilliard Post University The Leader of the Future BUS 508 December 15‚ 2012 Professor Carolyn Shiffman Table of Contents Executive Overview…………………………………………………….…...3 Challenges for future leaders…………………………………………….…..4 Blueprint for dynamic planning………………………………………….…..4 Areas of focus for leaders of the future…………………………………..…..5 Lessons from past leadership…………………………………………..….….7 Future Generational Workforce………………..………………………..……8
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Oprah Winfrey – A Prominent Leader Abstract This paper will entirely focus on Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Winfrey has shone and demonstrated more strength‚ character‚ and changed the way America looks at and views racial issues in America. This paper will analyze her start in the film industry‚ her leadership‚ personal wealth‚ Business Leadership Oprah Winfrey is a reputable‚ prominent world leader‚ businesswoman‚ actress‚ philanthropist‚ and talk show-host. It is said by some that she has
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