...Leadership is a process of directing the behavior of people toward an accomplishment of a common objective. Leadership requires critical management skill, and its a process of 'intentional influence' where one person is able to influence a group of individuals in order to accomplish something extraordinary. A successful leader demonstrates excellent qualities, leads a honest life and sets an example for his followers. Leaders are change agents that works together with people, and provides motivation in order to make their group effective and efficient. All great leaders demonstrates vital qualities like being a good listener, good communicator and excellent motivators. To be a good and patient listener is the first step towards providing solutions to most of the problems at work/home, through listening one can breaks the circle of ignorance and increase their understanding towards different issue. This demonstrates the charisma, attitude and openness of the leader, which are vital qualities to become an effective leader. Leaders are change agents and if they understand the other side of the issue and focus on a mutual agreements, issues can be resolved much faster. A leader provides an influence to their group and doesn’t focus on their own ideology rather, get the consensus of the group they represent. Therefore it is vital to understand and listen to the group one leads. One of the vital aspect of good leadership is clear communication. As mentioned...
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...for achieving personal success in the footsteps of the agreed upon role model, Abraham Lincoln will provide me with the path needed to achieve personal success. I admire Abraham Lincoln, who was a successful leader as the 16th president of the United States of America. As I complete my academic courses at DeVry, the success skills and abilities that will enable me to achieve my dreams are based on the impact and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln, who after giving his life for freedom, reminds us to be well spoken and honest. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems (CIS); my focus is in Business Management (BM). I expected to complete my graduate program in 36 to 39 months. The combination of both field of study and expected graduation completion are going to allow me to become a graduate of DeVry and set me on the path to freedom. We have chosen President Lincoln as a group. His leadership skills are just as relevant today, as they were when he was alive. Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865 and he impact and legacy of leadership still motivates me today. President Lincoln is considered one of the nation's greatest presidents (States, 2014). Lincoln was a master communicator whose words artfully conveyed an unwavering commitment and vision for a free America (Miller, 2014). These freedoms have had the greatest impact, allowing us to have the industry we have today. Being able to briefly and clearly describe what needs to be done, makes...
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...American University of Humanitarian Course: Leadership Timeline 09 October * Introduction 16 October * Explaining and understanding the nature of good leadership * Who are the good Leaders? 23 October * Traditional Concepts of Leadership * Leader’s Attitude and Behavior 30 October * Team presentation (mini) 3 groups with different assignments * Leader’s Attitude and Behavior 06 November * Leadership Qualities * The Psychological contact 13 November * Video assignment and Team presentation * Selection of the presentation topic for Mid Term Exam (November 27th, 2011); The presentation is individual, 10 minutes, 5 minutes for Q&A. The Mid Term Exam value is 20 points Suggested topics: * Leadership qualities - Lead more effectively and Inspire your team * My favorite Leader – qualities, skills and legacy – why he/she became a leader, advantages and obstacles; why he/she became successful, etc. * Right Time – Right Place – Leaders by chance? * Ethical Leadership * Character and Leadership Fundamentals * Leader and the followers vs. Manager and Employees * Team Building – is it so important? * Autocratic Leadership vs. Democratic Leadership * Inspiring Others: Change Yourself, Change the World * In the Service of Others The evaluation (assessment) of the Individual presentation is based on: * Visual Presentation (quality and vision) as well as contact with auditorium (presentation skills) ...
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...achieve personal success. I admire Abraham Lincoln, who was a successful leader as the 16th president of the United States of America. As I complete my academic courses at DeVry, the success skills and abilities that will enable me to achieve my dreams are based on the impact and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln, who after giving his life for freedom, reminds us to be well spoken and honest. You’re Field of Study: * Why you chose this field of study * Expected graduation completion I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems (CIS); my focus is in Business Management (BM). I expected to complete my graduate program in 36 to 39 months. The combination of both field of study and expected graduation completion are going to allow me to become a graduate of DeVry and set me on the path to freedom. Who is the leader: * Reasons why you chose the leader in your field * How has this leader influenced or put his/her mark within the industry (citations) We have chosen President Lincoln as a group. His leadership skills are just as relevant today, as they were when he was alive. Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865 and he impact and legacy of leadership still motivates me today. President Lincoln is considered one of the nation's greatest presidents (States, 2014). Lincoln was a master communicator whose words artfully conveyed an unwavering commitment and vision for a free America (Miller,...
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...Leadership Leadership is the process of influencing an organised group towards accomplishing its goals (Hughes, Ginnett & Curphy 2015). It is a processed approach of achieving the goals and objectives of an organisation through people. Leadership mind sets are profoundly influenced by culture and in many ways mirror the environment. Leaders are usually projected to see the "big picture" in the organization and are stimulated to direct the relations, interdependence among people, activities, functions and tasks Workout brings large groups of employees and managers from different levels and functions of the company together to address problems. In the case study of General Electric Workout the CEO Jack Welch appeared to be a transformational leader. His main goal was to make GE the world’s most competitive enterprise, he knew that it would take nothing less than a revolution to transform that dream into a reality. Theorist James McGregor Burns describes transformational leadership as a leadership approach that causes change in individuals and social systems. In its ideal form, it creates valuable and positive change in the followers with the end goal of developing followers into leaders. Mr. Welch’s leadership style had a component of commitment, honesty, credibility, intuition, aggression and customer oriented. He was very meticulous and monitored the elements which he assumed were of leadership traits. Mr. Welch believed that a true leader is one who portrays strong dynamism...
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...Student’s essay A famous author once remarked that ” Winners never quit and quitters never win”. People who see their ideas through, however unpragmatic it may be considered by others are the ones who have truly made a difference. History is replete with examples of people who were perceived as crazy, illogical and even insane by laymen, yet when their ideas were sedulously worked upon, by the creator , day after day, combined with long hours of toil, the result was nothing, short of marvelous. Lets’s take the example of the Indian freedom struggle fought by Gandhiji on the basis of Satyagraha. It was very difficult for the Britishers to assume that India would be freed one day under the leadership of a loin cloth covered ordinary looking man without the use of weapons or bloodshed. The reason that Indian freedom could be achieved was the unflagging determination of Gandhiji and the uncommon methodology used of winning freedom by peace and not bloodshed. Looking not far, I can recall the example of Galileo who was reviled and persecuted by the Church authorities for challenging the existing norms that pervaded the society that time. Galileo ‘s fierce determination , not to give up on his ideas even during harsh criticism paved the way for modern space research. Another convincing example is of the Wright Brothers. Who would have ever imagined that it is indeed possible to fly like a bird and traverse different parts of the globe. I am sure that the Wright brothers were reviled...
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...Constitution. Writing 51 essays in total, Hamilton completed the bulk of the work.” His collaboration with James Madison and John Jay on these influential essays not only articulated the benefits of a robust federal system but also convinced many skeptical individuals of the necessity for a united nation. In the article “Alexander Hamilton,” it discusses how, “Seeking to provide lasting financial stability for the new nation, Hamilton argued for the importance of a national banking system and the federal government’s assumption of state debt.” Hamilton’s economic policies, such as the establishment of the Bank of the United States, attracted support from those who foresaw the economic stability it promised. Moreover, his role in negotiating the Compromise of 1790, wherein the federal government assured states debts, not only quelled...
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...can Legend Being one of the world's most admired person, Nelson Mandela is only a hero to a certain extent because he did commit crimes during his lifetime that have a negative effect on his legacy, which a lot of people do not know about. But for the most part, Mandela has left a heroic legacy, mostly for ending apartheid in South Africa. Apartheid was a system of legal racial segregation enforced by the National Party governament of South Africa between 1948 and 1994. Although Nelson Mandela was wrong to be involved with the violent ways of the Umkhonto we Sizwe, he was a hero in South Africa because of his role in ending apartheid and racial inequality in South Africa, and because of his strong leadership he provided for several years. Nelson Mandela was involved with violent and communist activities during his struggle to end racial inequality in South Africa. Despite all of his heroic efforts, Mandela was the founder and commander of the military wing of the African You must Login to view the entire essay. If you are not a member yet, Sign Up for free! National Congress, the Umkhonto we Sizwe. The Umkhonto we Sizwe, or the MK was known as a terrorist outfit. But Mandela never personally killed anyone (Dyer). After Mandela's release from prison, he made a speech. In that speech, he spoke on his role in the MK. He said, “I admit immediately that I was one of the persons who helped to form Umkhonto we Sizwe, and that I played a prominent role in its affairs until I was...
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...Hungary within Europe. Astonishingly, his empire is invariably linked with the dreadful narratives of bloodshed, destruction, and conquest. Undeniably, such a kingdom could not have been created without enhanced organizational skills, a superb archers’ army, visionary leadership, the quickest and most resilient horse soldiers, the presence of politically destabilized nations across Asia, and, obviously,...
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...History of the Marine NCO: Sergeant Matej Kocak During World War I, Marines served an essential role, and with a vast supply of Noncommissioned Officers with experience, they distinguished themselves on the battlefields of France. In this Essay I would like to explain how one of the many Marine Non Commissioned officers that participated in the battles in France demonstrated extraordinary heroism and exceptional leadership by way of using “The Marine Corps Leadership Traits”. The top three that I thought he showed most that I would like to present were Endurance, Courage, and Initiative. In 1916, eight years after his first enlistment in the Marine Corps he found himself ashore in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where he participated in skirmishes with native bandits in Las Canitas, Azua Province, Dominican Republic. He then showed his endurance in 1917 by again deploying to fight a battle, only this time at St. Nazaire, France. The following year, 1918, he was promoted to Sergeant and then took part in the attack against the enemy in Bois De Belleau Bouresches sector northwest of Chateau Thierry, France. On July 18, 1918, he participated in the attack at Villers Cotteret Wood south of Soissons, France, and it was on this day he performed the act of heroism for which he was posthumously awarded both the Army and Navy Medal of Honor. Sergeant Matej Kocak showed substantial courage on July 18, 1918, when his battalion came under fire by a hidden machine-gun nest. By...
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...his period of conquest and his ability to fight and rule over larger armies than his own. Secondly, Alexander’s legacy and what he left behind for his son and half brother to continue his work. Thirdly, the legend of Alexander from sources such as the bible and both modern and ancient cultures define Alexander’s ability and rank of great. Lastly, one of the main reasons for Alexander’s recognition of greatness is because of his conquest in battle. However, Alexander made decisions with his impulses and immediate reaction, and in the sheer bravery and courage observed in Alexander, it is evident that Alexander the Great set trends among his people. It is also evident in the innovations he contributed to military strategies, and in the spread of his trends to all the lands that he conquered. Alexander was not a product of the society that he lived in, but a trendsetter. Alexander was an impulsive man of immediate action, and it reflected on the decisions he made. Clearly then, Alexander was the one who led society, shaping and molding it, to what he desired. In addition, “Due to the efforts of Alexander the Great, the western culture achieved global dominance. He was considered as one of the greatest military thinkers of all time. He was known especially for "his swift tactical insight and deliberate strategic planning... strength of will and leadership" (Burn, 1948, p 274). On one hand, Alexander was...
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...speeches and letters to try to unite the Union. However, he is highly remembered as the president who freed the slaves from slavery (Foner 70). There is argument whether Abraham Lincoln deserves the title “The Great Emancipator?” To many the question is very controversial especially among the historians as some support that he deserve the tittle and others dispute that he do not (Foner 82). In this regard, the focus of this essay is to discuss why Abraham Lincoln deserves the tittle “The Great Emancipator.” Abraham Lincoln view over the slavery was the same from that time of presidency until his death. According to him, he knew that blacks and whites are not equal but wanted every race to have freedom from slavery. Constitution did not allow him to abolish slavery despite being...
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...Leadership, Growing up I was taught anyone can be put in a leadership position but not everyone can be a leader of people. The army has the whole “provide purpose, direction and motivation to accomplish the mission," but I think there’s more to that. The army definition is for providing leadership to the soldier in front of you but not to the masses and that’s the leadership style I wish to have. I want to be able to inspire the masses in believing what I am preaching. When I first arrived at Fort Sill I was assigned one soldier then over time I began to have more soldiers that wanted me as their team leader. I always believed that all these soldiers wanted me as their team leader because I was still a young specialist and I still remembered...
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...They laid out the foundation for the democratic government. There was another Essay that he wrote that laid out the a lot of the of the ideas that the US still uses today. Such as the fact that all men were created equal. The written opinion was called An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. John Locke's ideas were put in the Constitution and motivated about a lot of the ideas. This Would be the idea that all men are created equal and the people should have a relationship with the government. These ideas were not seen in the rule by a king or queen and when John Locke wrote his ideas, they brought about the ideas of the new world order of America. Two Written works of Civil...
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...People with absolute power can either have a positive influence over society and make positive changes to the world, or the detrimental kind resulting in catastrophic loss of human life causing anarchy within societys. Some leaders with absolute power have used their power to change the world and inspire freedom and independence; other leaders have been positively evil and have used their power for influence, personal gain and notoriety. This essay will consider both points of view relating to how it affects the human lives and what effect it has on the society. Idi Amin was best known for his brutal regime and crimes against humanity while in power as President of Uganda from 1971-1979. In his time as leader he sent out killing squads to hunt down and murder those opposed to his views, which included people from every order and rank, including journalists, lawyers, homosexuals and students. He also expelled all Asians from Uganda in 1972. He then soon became known as the “Butcher of Uganda” for his brutality. It is believed that 300,000 people were killed during his presidency. He was once known to of said “You cannot run faster than a bullet” and this just is an example of his evil mind. A further example of a leader using he’s powers in a fatal grievous manner was Kim Jong-IL who was a dictator from North Korea who starved and tortured his people. 200,000 prisoners were held in labour camps, when they were too weak to work as they had been starved, he would either torture...
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