...INTRODUCTION -Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. Warren G. Bennis Warren G.Bennis is telling exactly what I am thinking about leadership. Leadership is the way to make your dreams real with the people that you are leading. I think leadership will be the most important thing in my life, because I am studying entrepreneurship and when I will be an entrepreneur my leading ability will play the biggest part of my business life. If I want to make my dreams real I need to be able to control everything around my businesses. Therefore, leadership is the way to control things around you to make your vision real. PART I: WHAT LEADERSHIP MEANS TO ME NOW, AT THE END OF THE TERM This course didn’t changed my ideas too much about the leadership, but I learned many things that I did not know about leadership from this class. On my first paper, I said “a leader should be able to speak well, because the way you speak effects the people more than everybody thinks” and “A leader should look forward and needs to plan every situation that can affect his job.” There is nothing changed about this two quotes from my first paper. I am still thinking that if you are a good speaker you can affect people around you and the words that you are using will be the meaning of your dream. So, if you can show your dream clearly to your people they will be able to follow your vision easily. Speaking is an important thing about leadership, but also this course showed me that listening...
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...Learning contract report On Leadership and Ethics Compiled June 2015 by Rochak Bhatta Charles Stuart University Darlinghurst, Sydney. Table of content Headings Pages Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Leadership and ethics…………………………………………………………………………. 4 Transformational Leadership………………………………………………….. 5 Learning contract outcome…………………………………………………………………. 5 Critical self-reflection and analysis of the outcome…………………………….. 6 Knowledge………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Skills……………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Ability…………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Action Plan…………………………………………………………………………………………9 Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………….10 References………………………………………………………………………………………….11 Introduction Leadership, Ethics, social responsibilities are some of the common terms widely used inside classrooms and boardrooms. But surprisingly very...
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...Leadership is difficult to define and means many different things to different people. I believe Deepak Chopra said it best, “Enlightened leadership is spiritual if we understand spirituality not as some kind of religious dogma or ideology but as the domain of awareness where we experience values like truth, goodness, beauty, love and compassion, and also intuition, creativity, insight and focused attention.” Throughout the semester my definition of leadership has changed drastically. I know that listening to others viewpoint and having to reflect on my own beliefs has brought me to a new outlook on leadership. I understand and see leadership through a different lens now. Although leadership is a topic with many definitions, it remains a universal term that undergoes many changes due to its constantly evolving nature. Leadership is not just for CEO’s but is shown in how one parents a child or how a teacher leads a classroom or how a pastor preaches. Leadership is a universal term that now means that everything I do, I have the choice of being a leader at some level. Throughout this semester the assignments have been enlightening and continues to bring a deeper understanding about leadership. I see movies differently and read books with a changed perspective since taking Leadership classes. This semester the three assignments that were the most influential include the “time track assignment,” “vision paper,” and “ethical orientation quiz” assignments. The “time track” assignment...
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...LEADERSHIP If you ask someone in the military what is leadership, you are bound to receive a couple different responses. For instance, someone might give you the Army definition of the word which is; the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and or improve the organization. Or maybe you get the response that would sound something like this; leadership is the acronym for the seven Army Values. Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. Even if you do not receive one of those two responses, I can guarantee that the answer you are given reference quotes from the NCO 2020 Strategy or ADP 6-22 (Army Leadership). Regardless of...
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...Leadership is a reciprocal relationship between like-minded leaders and followers to achieve a realistic and positive change through empowerment and planning. My definition of leadership is based on what I have learned in my leadership studies as well as my personal experiences with leadership throughout my life. I use aspects from some of the previous definitions of leadership that once were used and accepted. I personally believe that leadership can be rightly defined in many different ways depending on the circumstances that are used to describe it. This being said, my definition of leadership should not be considered the only one that is plausible, rather one that should be used in the instances that I have been a part of. Before I go forward and describe in more detail, I feel it is fitting to give a brief description of some of the past leadership definitions and styles that have affected me. Leadership has been defined in many different ways ever since it was first described in academics. Some of the theories that have affected my leadership the most are the situational leadership theory, charismatic leadership, and leadership as a social change. These are not the only ones that I believe have sculpted the way I choose to be a leader, but they are the most important ones to me. The situational leadership theory of leadership can best be described as a leadership style that is flexible to change. This style of leaderships asserts that the situation will dictate how...
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...SAT2 Leadership Task 1 A1.) I am a Participative/Consultative leader. My style on the Leadership Grid is Sound Leader. I believe in empowering my team to participate in the decision making process both as a team and as individuals. My team members are experts in their particular functions, and as such have valuable skills and experience to add to the decision making process. In order not to slip into the Human Relations leadership style, I maintain control of the final decision after getting input from the team, and manage the insignificant day-to-day decisions with an understanding of the needs of the team and the requirements of the project. I set incremental and final goals for the team after we have discussed a project and determined the appropriate path to successful completion. I am aware of personal goals of my team members, and support them while keeping in mind the organizational objectives. a.) One strength of the Participative/Consultative leadership style is that the team members feel heard and are invested in the outcome as they have contributed to the project development and structural process. This means that there is less complaining, more focus on the goals of a project, and generally more willingness to cooperate with other team members in order to reach objectives. Another is that in utilizing my subject matter experts in a given area, I do not myself have to become an expert in each area. I trust my subject matter experts to know their area of expertise...
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...Assignment Week 2 – Assignment No. 8 “Effectiveness of leaders depends on how their leadership style inter-relates with the situation in which they operate”. Elucidate this statement by drawing from your practical experience. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The situational leadership theory is based on three main factors, which point to the type of adaptive and situational behaviour required from a leader of a successful team. Situational Leadership Theory is based on the interplay of the following three factors: 1. Task Behaviour – The amount of direction a leader must provide (explaining what, where, when & how tasks are to be completed); 2. Relationship Behaviour – the amount of socio-emotional support a leader must provide (two-way communication, psychological strokes and facilitating behaviours); 3. Level of Maturity – adapting the first 2 points according to the motivation, willingness, ability and education or experience of an individual in a team. This is best represented by the following grid The Situational Leadership Theory proposes that as employees’ progresses along the “maturity” or the developmental continuum, in terms of accomplishing a particular task, the appropriate style of leadership moves accordingly along the curvilinear function. In short, what the Situational Leadership Theory proposes is that for effective leadership, the leader must apply the appropriate inputs (in terms of task direction and relationship)...
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...Running head: REFLECTION ON LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Reflection On Leadership And Management Tina m. smith Excellsior College To have a reflection on leadership and management you have to understand the two words. If you had to ask anyone about these two words they probable tell you that they mean the same thing. So I had asked myself the question at hand “What is the definition of the word Leadership”. The definition of Leadership is the quality of those who take charge or show the way The Dictionary Project, INC (2006, p.184). Then the other question was “What is the definition of the word Management”. The definition of Management is people who manage any enterprise, an administration The Dictionary Project, INC (2006, p.195). Leadership within an organization is very important key to making or breaking an organization. A leader needs to be trusted and his or her actions will set the pace of the organization. Some ways to build trust within an organization is to display good sense of character composed of beliefs, values, skills, and traits. I also believe ethical conduct and a strong vision of the future. I guess you’re wondering what do beliefs, values, skills, and traits have to do with leadership. Let me define each one briefly. Beliefs are what we hold dear to us and are rooted deeply within us Clark,D.R.(2004).Values are attitudes about the worth of people, concepts, or things Clark,D.R (2004). Skills are knowledge and abilities that a person gains...
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...Introduction Leadership? What is it? What all does it encompass? Can you define it? Over decades, leadership has been a very fluid concept. Various scholars and researches (maybe influenced by the leaders of their respective times) define the term differently with each definition possessing unique features, qualities and its significance to the society as whole. For example, in 1930s, E.S. Bogardus defined it as “a process in which the activities of many are organized to move in a specific direction by one leader”. This definition signifies ‘Directional leadership’, which is to say one-leading-many. In 1990s, however, J.Rost’s definition on the other hand was “Leadership is an influence relationship between leaders and followers who intend real changes that reflect their mutual purposes” i.e. mutual influence for mutual benefits. The question arises which one is correct? If any? The answer is both in their respective domains. Leadership is a vast and multifaceted concept that is ever evolving with time. Thus, it is not important to chase the definition of the concept but to concentrate on its essence. The most important essence of leadership is follower-ship, since without followers one cannot be a leader. The word ‘leadership’ misleads into believing that the leader is the central figure in the concept, it is in fact the followers who are of the utmost importance. It is imperative for a successful leader to understand the needs of the followers and to empower, inspire them...
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...outstanding leadership 2 Exceeding Expectation: the principles of outstanding leadership Contents 1. Overview 3 2. Leadership for our times 7 3. Object and methodology 8 What we did 9 4. Analysis of leadership capabilities 12 Vision 12 Creating an environment 14 Forming relationships 17 The use of Power 21 Leading performance 23 Understanding self 30 Communication 32 Contextual factors 39 Summary 44 5. What sets outstanding leaders apart 51 Think systemically and act long term 51 Bring meaning to life 55 Apply the spirit not the letter of the law 61 Grow people through performance 65 Self-aware and authentic to leadership first, their own needs second 68 Understand that talk is work 74 Give time and space to others 78 Put ‘we’ before ‘me’ 82 Take deeper breaths and hold them longer 85 Summary of the nine themes 89 6. The wall of nuance 92 7. Contacts 96 List of Figures and Tables Figure 1: The focus of leadership theory over time 8 Figure 2: A representation of the coding frame broken into key categories 10 Figure 3: Summary differences between good and outstanding leaders 50 Figure 4: the three organising principles of outstanding leadership 95 Table 1: A breakdown of the interviews conducted with leaders, direct reports and line managers 10 Table 2: Key differences between outstanding and good leaders 45 10 Exceeding Expectation: the principles of outstanding leadership 3 Leadership models tend to be conceptually derived and there are very few theories of leadership that emerge...
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...MY PERSONAL LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY “To Lead with STRENGTH” My ultimate purpose in writing this is to share to everyone my personal leadership philosophy – what I believe to be important as we go on with the service. I believe that in imparting this set of guidance, you will come to understand who I am, what rules I live and work by, what you can expect from me and what I expect from you, and how I will evaluate your performance. In view hereof, I hope you will learn to trust my actions and know where I am heading. As I round up my values in life, I found out that the foundation of all my feats as I go up the ladder of my career is my STRENGTH. It always gives me the direction; it serves as my compass. The STRENGTH that I’m referring to here is neither physical nor psychological, but rather the energy to organize myself to effectively and efficiently perform my tasks, and the power to unite all of us so that we are able to attain the Army’s Vision of becoming “a professional, capable and responsive Army that is a source of National Pride.” And being your leader, it is my primary duty to impart this STRENGTH so that each of us here will have a moral compass to guide us through the maze of intellectual, philosophical and emotional issues that encompass our lives and the Army. STRENGTH outlines my character and translates to: Selfless service, Trust, Respect, Empowerment, Nobleness, God, Teamwork, and Humility. Selfless Service: When I speak about selfless service, it...
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...Leadership skills and JoHari Window Analysis Keuka College Huicong Chen MGT-510-MI004 Leadership Professor Yang Zhao 12/09/2012 Table of contents Introduction---------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Knowing themselves is the first step of leadership-------------------------------4 JoHari Window Analysis-----------------------------------------------------------------5 Open area--------------------------------------------------------------------------------5 Blind area---------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Hidden area------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Unknown area---------------------------------------------------------------------------8 My results of JoHari Window Analysis-----------------------------------------------9 How JoHari Window Analysis effect leadership skills----------------------------11 Conclusion----------------------------------------------------------------------------------13 Reference-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------14 Introduction Leadership is the relationship between leader and follower. And even more, leaders are leading people to do the right things. When leading others, the first biggest thing leaders should do is well known about themselves and their followers. Leaders also can strong their leading power...
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...My Leadership Profile Deepak Lal Jack Welch Management Institute Dr. Jamie Chesler JWI 510: Leading in the 21st Century April 24, 2016 Executive Summary All leadership styles are unique and executed via a well-thought out process. This paper reviews the leadership and managerial opportunities I have had in my recent work experiences. The experiences mentioned in this paper range from my first work engagement to the current role I am assigned as a Senior Financial Analyst. There are examples which explain the aspects that have impacted my leadership skills. This paper also examines the possibilities of inventing a unique leadership style that will align with Jack Welch's four principles and eight Rules. Furthermore, it provides the recommendations that will help develop my existing strengths based on my previous challenges as a leader and based on the DiSC Assessment. Finally, this paper will outline plans which could help lower the risk of team dysfunction and provide a means to measure the rate of growth. Support will be included from the weekly readings, including Jack Welch's (2005) book, "Winning", my "DiSC Assessment Profile" (2016), "The Five Dysfunctions of the Team" by Lencioni (2002) and other suggested readings. Introduction I want to begin with a question: How could I have done things differently that could help my company win? Welch (2005) reasons that when companies win, people thrive and grow, which opens up opportunities for more jobs and resources...
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...Journal: Week I – Leadership Defined and Approaches Tran Quang Ngan MSLNU15007 Intructor: Dr. Teresa Goode The Concepts versus Discussion Last week, I have joined the 3 classes of first course: Developing Your Leadership capability. This course help us to define and explain more clearly about how to react as a leader, what traits or skills we need to be as a leader. The first class amazed me about how leadership impact through a long period of times. People know how important leadership was and to be a process of influences people to achieve goal was defined according to Northouse, P. G. (2013). Leadership: Theory and practice. Leadership is a term for me, cannot understand directly but it’s a long time to realize how leading people become different. Sometimes, we realized leadership people by a specific form called assigned leadership, who has power and ability to affect other people than to be a real leader or emergent one. So, as Vietnam current situation, we faced with high inflation rate and having a bulky apparatus of government. That means we do have lot of assigned leaders but just a few of them can be emergent leaders. Furthermore, leadership also divided into position power leadership and personal power leadership. And for the example above, Vietnam tends to be more about position power leadership. Dr. Teresa has given us the traits approach which is to identify and a guidance to be great leaders. In class Ms. Sang said that the most important major leadership traits is determination...
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...Administration. The inadequacies in the answers must be attributed to the writer and not to the institution. This publication has nothing to do with the requirements of the university. It is my personal interest to preserve my assignments and that these may assist other learners. Any comments must be sent to the writer at the email: mchapeyama@gmail.com Diversity Program Most modern organizations have knowledge on how to tap on diversity to get a competitive business advantage. Managing of diversity is now put alongside issues such as corporate social responsibility and ethics as an appeal to many consumers and to win a large share of the market. This discussion will explore what diversity is, what a diversity program is and the importance of diversity management to an organization. Firstly, there is a need to discuss what diversity is. Most people think of diversity as managing the relationships among races in an organization. However, diversity goes beyond race relationships....
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