Leadership
Attila the Hun; Collaborative, Driven and Leadership Qualities
Leaders have followers, but the way in which this is achieved may vary. Research may not have identified a singular set of characteristics or qualities which are always present, but there is general agreement on some qualities and styles that leaders may utilize, these include the collaborative, driven and ethical leadership styles. These are often applied in the modern context of leaders within the commercial context. However, if qualities of leader that are advocated today are valid, they will also be seen in the leaders of the past, as seen with the examining of Alexander the Great by Mintzberg (et al., 2008). Another leader who may be considered is that of Attila the Hun; a man that is portrayed as a barbarian in many texts, but must have had some leadership qualities to gain such a strong and long-term following. As the King of the Huns, Attila also articulated hi thoughts on leadership and what qualities should be present in leadership, which he noted should be developed over a lifetime through developing skills, knowledge and the right attitude for leaders to possess (Roberts, 1990). Each of the three leadership qualities/approaches identified in this introduction will be considered individually and considered in the context of Attila the Hun.
Collaborative Qualities
Chrislip and Larson (1994) state that collaborative leaders are often those who do not possess formal authority...
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