that has occurred is a direct result of the President-elect’s ability to inspire change. He didn’t change the people themselves‚ which would be impossible. What he did change was the way they see the world and their place in it. Business leaders operate under similar circumstances because they also must engage employees and inspire them to feel a part of an organization. Transformational leadership involves more than charisma and emotion. It involves more than giving good speeches and
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Leaders and Leadership An Analysis of Kevin Rollins and his Leadership Style MBA 517 –T Outcomes This paper will discuss some elements on what makes an effective leader and how their leadership style can transform a company. This paper will specifically discuss the leadership style of Kevin Rollins‚ who was the chief executive officer of the computer giant
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Aeneas as A Leader Aeneas‚ the destined founder of Rome‚ is portrayed as a heroic character in Virgil’s Aeneid. Being born as a half-god‚ Aeneas enjoys a special protection by the Gods and possesses numerous good qualities. He is fated to escape from the downfall of Troy and set foot in Italy to build the foundation for the later development of Rome in becoming an empire. It is not easy for a person to witness the destruction of his homeland and run away from it in search of a new establishment
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Leaders are born‚ not made”. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Can all managers go on to be a leader? Explain. For several years‚ the concern whether leaders are born or made is an issue of great controversy. From different opinions however‚ it could be a little bit of both hence proving that any manager can go on to be a great leader as well. Among other definitions‚ Maxwell (1993‚ p.11) has defined leadership as an ability to influence others. He also defined a leader as a person
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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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Transactional Leaders‚ Transformational Leaders‚ and Emotional Intelligence The difference between transactional and transformational leaders lies in their process of motivating followers. Transactional leaders begin with established goals or directives of their company and motivate employees to pursue these directives by “clarifying role and task requirements” (Robbins‚ 2005: 367) through rewards or intervention if standards are not met. Basically‚ they employ a hands-off management style‚ but
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A leader is a person who “exercise interpersonal influence in a situation and direct (people) through communication process towards a specialized goal or goals.”(Koontz and O’Donnell 1959). Certain traits are attributed to leaders‚ which make them stand above the rest of their group (Yukl 1989). Studies have shown that traits in people determine who are the leaders and who are the followers (Kirkpatrick ad Locke 1991). There are three general skills or competencies required of leader. Fist
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LEADERS AS COMMUNICATORS Leaders as senders of information: In order to reach new benchmarks of achievement for the company‚ a leader shall master the art of clear communication. This means the message’s purpose and intention need to be clearly transmitted and understood by the receiver. Therefore‚ it involves two challenges: firstly‚ to be clear of the purpose of the message; and secondly‚ transmitting the message clearly. The best way for establishing and maintaining clarity of purpose is to
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1. Explanation of the Problem The Challenger explosion which took place on January 28th‚ 1986 included several elements that contributed to the failure of the O-ring and subsequent explosion of the shuttle. The result was the death of 7 astronauts‚ the loss of the shuttle‚ and a 32-month halt of the space program while an investigation was conducted. The main cause of the problem seems to be that O-rings on the solid rocket boosters were not designed to work in the cold temperatures that was apparent
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Paper 19 November 2012 What is a leader? What skills and attributes does it take to lead? Is someone born a leader or are they transformed into a leader? These are frequently asked questions by people all around the world on a daily basis. What comes to mind when thinking about a leader? Who comes to mind when the word “leader” or “leadership” is brought up? Leadership is holding the position of a leader; someone who guides or directs a group. A leader is someone that many others can look up
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