...Developing a Philosophy of Leadership A leadership philosophy is the way we see ourselves as leaders. This philosophy guides our actions, our behaviors, and our thoughts. Our philosophies are influenced by external and internal forces. We can change who we are as leaders by simply changing our philosophy of leadership. Leadership philosophies can change as you grow to understand yourself within the context of leading. Creating or finding your leadership philosophy means that you must explore and reflect upon your personal values, assumptions, and beliefs about leadership. Personal values are qualities or characteristics that you value. You would rather leave an organization or step down as a leader than violate your values. Your values guide your intentions and they influence how you lead. When your personal values are clear and you are conscious of them, you create a solid foundation for leading. Assumptions are ideas that are assumed or believed to be true. As a leader it is important to understand what assumptions fuel your leadership thinking. Often leaders are not aware of the assumptions because they are operating from certain paradigms that will not allow them to see assumptions. Reflection into one’s leadership is an excellent way to uncover assumptions. Beliefs are ideas that we hold to be true; they shape our realities. If a leader believes that the only individuals in an organization that can make decisions is the management staff, then that belief will...
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...Developing a Philosophy of Leadership A leadership philosophy is the way we see ourselves as leaders. This philosophy guides our actions, our behaviors, and our thoughts. Our philosophies are influenced by external and internal forces. We can change who we are as leaders by simply changing our philosophy of leadership. Leadership philosophies can change as you grow to understand yourself within the context of leading. Creating or finding your leadership philosophy means that you must explore and reflect upon your personal values, assumptions, and beliefs about leadership. Personal values are qualities or characteristics that you value. You would rather leave an organization or step down as a leader than violate your values. Your values guide your intentions and they influence how you lead. When your personal values are clear and you are conscious of them, you create a solid foundation for leading. Assumptions are ideas that are assumed or believed to be true. As a leader it is important to understand what assumptions fuel your leadership thinking. Often leaders are not aware of the assumptions because they are operating from certain paradigms that will not allow them to see assumptions. Reflection into one’s leadership is an excellent way to uncover assumptions. Beliefs are ideas that we hold to be true; they shape our realities. If a leader believes that the only individuals in an organization that can make decisions is the management staff, then that belief will...
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...more and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Adams Abstract When I think of the leadership theories and philosophies, I get reminded of a tool box with a variety of tools which can be used depending on the situation and context. Individually the tools have worth, but the real importance of each tool is recognized when they are used in various combinations to build complex structures in different circumstances. Likewise, I have learnt the individual components of leadership theories and philosophies in BUS 620 and in my professional & personal experiences. However, rarely I have recognized their real value in context to a broader perspective in a dynamic environment. This paper is an attempt to recognize these components in a larger framework towards my leadership development. To recognize the effective use of these components I need to create and find of my Leadership philosophy. Hence in this paper, I will be defining my perspective of leadership; I will then be exploring and reflecting upon my personal values, beliefs and assumptions about leadership. This would enable me to maximize my effectiveness as a leader and a team member. In conclusion, I will briefly explain the impact it can have in my current and future role as a leader. My definition of Leadership: Leadership is complex and its effectiveness is highly dependent on the context. Even though leadership cannot be practiced just by following a few principles, at the core, I believe it is an opportunity...
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...WILLIAM H. MCRAVEN 1 ADM (RET) WILLIAM H. MCRAVEN 9 ADM (Ret) William H. McRaven Staff Sergeant Jonathan Martensen USAICoE Noncommissioned Officer Academy Senior Leaders Course 17-020 5th Platoon ADM (Ret) William H. McRaven The purpose of this paper is to analyze how United States Navy Admiral (Retired) William H. McRaven positively affected the United States military. He had such a profound impact on the military, not because of his accomplishments, but because of his leadership and mentorship. This paper will discuss how Admiral (Retired) McRaven demonstrated each of the Army leader attributes and competencies and the subsequent impact that he had on the military. I will describe how Admiral (Retired) McRaven contributed to my personal growth and development, leading to my personal leadership philosophy. I will conclude with the legacy that I personally hope to leave on the Army....
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...Entrepreneurial Leadership Abstract Entrepreneurial leadership helps develop and sustain elements of the organizational culture. Bergstrom (2004) interpreted that entrepreneurial leadership has three dimensions: 1) take more risk; 2) favor change to obtain the advantage; and 3) compete aggressively. We will discuss the common elements of different theories and philosophies as it relates to the new definition of entrepreneurial leadership. I will discuss my leadership style that I aspire to be, and compare it to dimensions of other leadership styles. Entrepreneurs have a wealth of knowledge at their finger tips using tools and resources available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the website SCORE. We will explore and compile useful information that can be obtained from the SBA that entrepreneurs and new business owners can use to gain an advantage on start up. I will describe my personal principles of leadership and explain why I believe in them. Entrepreneurial Leadership Discuss the common elements described in the theories/philosophies of Case, Kouzes, and Drucker including how their principles/strategies relate to the new definition of entrepreneurial leadership. Entrepreneurial leadership is a complex style of leading. Individuals who practice this style are generally; driven, risk taker, aggressive and can recognize when change will give the advantage. Peter Drucker (1985) discusses several strategies of entrepreneurs, but “Fustest...
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...Servant Leadership: A Philosophy and Set of Practices Lori Kleeberg BSN, RN CMSRN Pfeiffer University Abstract Servant leadership is a distinct leadership concept and needs further studying. It is a unique leadership philosophy that places the followers as the top priority. The attitudes, dimensions, characteristics, and virtues of a servant leader in the discussed publications all have shared themes. Self-interest of the servant leader is not important and does not motivate this type of leader. The motivation of the servant leader focuses on the needs of others. Honesty and integrity are held in high regard with this leadership style. Communication and listening are key components in engaging those they serve. Teaching, delegation, and guiding are the method in which the servant leader develops and empowers their followers. Servant leadership is a concept that must be adopted by the organization as a whole to have the intended impact. Servant Leadership: A Philosophy and Set of Leadership Practices Servant leadership is both a modern leadership philosophy and a set of leadership practices. The term servant leadership was created by Greenleaf in "The Servant as Leader” in 1970. In Greenleaf’s publication, he defined servant leadership as “The servant-leader is servant first” (Greenleaf, 2002, p. 29). This type of leader has a natural desire to serve and aspire their followers to lead. (Greenleaf, 2002). This philosophy has gained much attention over...
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...Running Head: Entrepreneurial Leadership “Assignment 1 - Entrepreneurial Leadership” The Business Enterprise – BUS508 Darren Smith Professor Derek A. Smith October 25, 2010 1. Discuss the common elements described in the theories/philosophies of Case, Kouzes, and Drucker including how their principles/strategies relate to the new definition of entrepreneurial leadership presented in Understanding Entrepreneurial Leadership in today’s Dynamic Markets. According to the online article, Understanding Entrepreneurial Leadership in today’s Dynamic Markets, the new definition of entrepreneurial leadership is explain through Sashkin M. Rosenbach as, “…clarity, communication, consistency, caring, creating opportunities, self-confidence, power need and its use, and vision. They also include how they are defined and their importance, coordination, how people work together to get the job done, and the strength of shared values and beliefs, that is, the degree to which people in the organization generally agree that these values and beliefs are important and should guide their actions.” (2010) In a pod cast by Steve Case, he states, “….entrepreneurship is important not just in terms of creating value that rewards shareholders or employees. It’s also important in terms of the underlying economic future of our country.” (Steve Case, Feb. 2010) Steve also believes that the three P’s; people, passion, and perseverance, are the focus points on being an entrepreneur because...
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...Individual Research Paper on Leadership Table of Contents Introduction 2 Practices of Admired Leaders 3 Survey and Interview Methods 4 Interpretation of Results 5 Interpersonal 5 Deep-Level Diversity and Ethics 6 Analytical 7 Areas for Improvement 7 Personal Philosophy of Leadership 8 Conclusion 8 References 9 Appendices 10 Appendix 1.1 Survey Questions and Results 10 Appendix 1.2 Interview Questions and Answers 11 Introduction As a woman in young adulthood with over ten years of experience in both the work force and student practice, I am able to take a look at my leadership as a journey of evolvement and growth. Through the years I have gained a deeper understanding of my personal strengths, my own set of values, the morals that guide me, and the person that I am. Each of these facets have continued on a forward path of evolution as I survive trials and tribulations, live through personal and professional experiences, and ingest new opportunities. This set of traits that makes up the person I am is reflected in the way I lead others and the perceptions that others have of my leadership skills. In this research paper I have attempted to gain a deeper understanding of my skills in leadership through deep personal reflection as a result of my peers and managers feedback, and the materials learned throughout my organizational leadership course. I also take a look into the traits and practices that I find to be the most beneficial and desirable...
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...My Philosophy of Life 1 Final Paper: My Philosophy of Life Amber DeNooy Colorado Christian University HUM 425 Professor: David Mullaney June 7, 2003 My Philosophy of Life 2 Over the past 13 months that I have been attending CCU, I have learned a great deal about myself. This has been especially true during the past five weeks while in the Personal and Social Ethics course. Our philosophy of life greatly influences our ethical decision- making. This paper will discuss several areas related to my philosophy of life, including my character traits, worldview, theory of knowledge and truth, and principals and values that direct my life. Section 1: Character Traits Who am I? The complete answer to this question would be far too long to discuss in the context of this paper. Therefore, in this section, I will focus on one of my most defining characteristics and two other areas that define who I am. I consider being a Christian my most defining characteristic. My beliefs impact everything in my life. Because my beliefs impact my view on life, they will be discussed in greater detail in section two of this paper. Over the course of this Management of Human Resources (MHR) program, I have learned more about two other areas that define who I am. In one of the MHR courses, we took the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) (Myers & Briggs, 1993). The MBTI measures personality preferences in four different areas: extraversion (E) versus introversion (I), sensing (S) versus intuition (N)...
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...The New Thinking on Followership and Leadership Philosophy The New Thinking on Followership and Leadership Philosophy Is good followership more important than good leadership? Followership is defined as the ability or willingness to follow a leader. Leadership is an influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend real changes and outcomes that reflect their shared purposes. Effective followers can develop productive leader behavior just as effective leaders shape people into good followers. The new thinking on followership and leadership philosophy is very important In my opinion, good followers are just as important as the leader. According to Daft, “without followers, there are no leaders.” (Daft, 2010, pg. 196) People are followers more often than leaders, and effective leaders and followers share similar characteristics. An effective follower is both independent and active in the organization. To be an effective follower, one must not be alienated, conforming, passive, or pragmatic. Most people think of followers as ‘yes-men’ but this is far from the truth. A good leader would not be considered a good or effective leader if his or her followers always agreed with whatever the leader said. Roger Adair states, “A follower shares in an influence relationship among leaders and other followers with the intent to support leaders who reflect their mutual purpose.” There are five levels of rationale that followers...
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...nursing program. I then went back to my home of the Operating Room (OR), previously working as an OR Assistant prior to going to nursing school. I joined the cardiovascular team in the OR during my orientation period and absolutely loved it. Four years later I began my journey in nursing leadership. My first leadership position was the supervisor of an operating room, and was promoted to a nurse manager a few years later. Looking back, I’m not sure how I remained in management, I had little to no mentorship or guidance. Since then I have developed a passion for mentoring nurses and helping them be successful in both staff and leadership roles. Performing both inpatient and outpatient procedures, I get to be involved in the care of healthy and ill adult patients undergoing surgery, endoscopic procedures, and pain management procedures. I have a holistic approach to nursing care, and place the patient in the center of the care they receive during their stay. Of course, there are times during a patient’s stay, the focus must be placed in a particular area, such as patient safety in the operating room. Another important focus while the patient is undergoing surgery is the patient’s family and loved ones. We adopted a standardized process for keeping families informed during a patient’s stay with us. We also allow visitors in the day surgery and post anesthesia areas. My leadership style is similar to my nursing practice; I base my approach on achieving the desired results...
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...World of Entrepreneurial Leadership Shanteka Glover T. A. Swinney, MS The Business Enterprise BUS 508 October 24, 2010 Abstract Leadership is a set of skills and practices that are available to everyone and is found everywhere. Leaders foster relationships that are built on trust and confidence and allow people to take risks, be creative, and become leaders themselves. They also hold to personal values that drive commitment, make an impact, and allow for high hopes to be set, which can lead to high performance. Typically, leadership revolves around one big concept, which is either doing things different or doing existing things better. In getting task completed, leaders may posses one or more leadership styles depending on the function of the leader, employees, and the situation. However, there is no single leadership style that is considered as being the best strategy. Leaders must simply rely on the task at hand, the vision, and type of employees in order to choose a leadership style that best suits the needs of the business. Keywords: leadership, entrepreneur, leadership principles, leadership styles Entrepreneurial Leadership Have you ever entertained the thought of becoming an entrepreneur? Do you know what it takes to become an entrepreneur and establish a successful and thriving business? Entrepreneurs are risk takers in the private business system that seek after a profitable opportunity and takes the necessary risks to set up and operate a business. Although...
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...head: PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 1 Philosophy of Education Exploring Different Aspects of My Philosophy of Education Brenda Jo Stone Western Kentucky University Author Note This paper was prepared for Teacher Leader 530, A70, taught by Professor Huss. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 2 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to define my educational philosophy so I may better understand the direction I take as an educator. The three educational philosophies I will investigate are essentialism, perennialism, and progressivism. The revelations I hope to disclose by this pursuit of fully comprehending my own personal philosophy of education will help me become a better teacher. It is through recognizing what compels my teaching methods that will allow me to see clearly the path I am taking as a teacher. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 3 Exploring Different Aspects of My Philosophy of Education There are three educational philosophies that I would like to explore deeper to better grasp where my own philosophy of education is rooted. I took the Inventory of Philosophies of Education and found that my responses to the questions lead me to determine that my philosophy of education is a combination of essentialism, perennialism, and progressivism (Sadker & Zittleman, 2009, p.186). These philosophies shape how I approach teaching, classroom management, group dynamics, and curriculum development. It is essential for me as an educator to understand what drives my teaching...
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...entrepreneurial leadership. It also discusses the common elements and philosophies that aid in understanding the complexities and how it can be applied into today’s dynamic markets. How one’s leadership style or aspiration can be compared to the traditional and common leadership styles. As a new entrepreneur, the many resources that are available such as Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE can assist in the start up of their business/product/service. Finally, the personal principles in leadership is important because it engrains and reminds the leader in being focused on their vision and goals and their success is in combination by the support of their followers. The interest in entrepreneurial leadership has been an area that has been researched and theorized. Many theorists would vary in their philosophy of what constitutes or creates an entrepreneur leader. Many research findings proposed that entrepreneurs are innovative, motivated to achieve, and risk takers/ strategists. (1).What are the common elements theories/principles that relate to the new definition of entrepreneurial leadership in today’s dynamic market? Based on these theories what kind of leadership style I may apply or hope to become, the tools/resources as an entrepreneur, and the personal principles that I would choose to apply in leadership. To begin, we need to define the common elements in the theories/philosophies in entrepreneurial leadership. For example,...
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...The assigned course reading for EDU 658 Instructional Leadership was very interesting. The case studies provided a lot of information. I especially enjoyed reading the case studies about leadership styles. I also enjoyed learning about resonant leadership. When reading chapter 1 in Cases in Leadership I had a chance to learn from someone else’s point of view whether leadership is a trait or a process. When reading Chapter 2 of Cases in Leadership I learned The Character of Leadership. In Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional intelligence I learned that leaders have to care about the people they lead. They must also listen and ask questions to show that they care so that the employees are willing to work or deal with change without a lot of difficulty. After reading Chapter 5 in Cases in Leadership I learned about making difficult decisions in turbulent times just like the case study was titled. My personal perspective on instructional leadership has definitely increased after taking this course and learning about different leadership styles. I think that I have always known that there are different leadership styles but I didn’t know that there were names for each type. I believe that using assessment to drive instruction/training is a good idea. I think that the strengths of this course include having a teacher that is willing to address each student and not only point out mistakes but also encourage them by saying good job, great post, or even mention it to...
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