Anyone can be a manager. That is, anyone can learn to do the daily paperwork and routines necessary to function. However, leadership implies something completely different. Leadership requires self-reflection and self-assessment on a daily basis. Leaders are faced with many challenges in their daily routine. It is sometimes difficult to know when one is making the correct decision.
Norman and Peale (1998) suggest using one's own emotions as a gauge to assess their leadership decisions. If a decision makes you feel guilty or uneasy, there is probably a good reason for it. If a decision makes you feel good, then there is a good indication that the decision passes the test of being for the good of all. Not all managerial answers are in the numbers. The job of a manager goes beyond the numbers and into the ability to inspire those under them. Emotions should not be ignored for…...

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Bibliography

Covey, Stephen R. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Restoring the Character Ethic. Simon and Schuster, 1989.

Blanchard, Kenneth & Norman Vincent Peale. The Power of Ethical Management. Fawcett Columbine, 1998.

leadership concepts related with the effective leadership development. It chooses and evaluates the transformational leadership style. It addresses the following questions. What are the qualities associated with transformational leadership style? How to motivate the followers? How to master communication skills? What is the importance of emotional intelligence? What is the concept of empowerment? All these concepts in respect of transformational leadership style are evaluated along with ethical issues inherent in them.
A definition of leadership is:

"Leadership is a process of social influence in which one person is able to enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task."(Chemers, 1997, p. 1)

This definition suggests that leadership is a group activity, has a social influence and revolves around a common task. Leadership is a complex process in reality. Both intrapersonal factors (thoughts and emotions etc.), and interpersonal processes (communication and attraction etc.) interact together in a complex…...

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References

Agin, E., & Gibson, T. (2010). Developing an Innovative Culture: Leadership Development Has Evolved with the Times. Today, Engaging a Workforce and Grooming Young Employees for Future Leadership Positions Requires a Focus on Innovation, Creativity, and Open Communication. T&D, 64 (7), pp.52+

Chemers, M.M. (1997). An Integrative Theory of Leadership. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Ciulla, J.B. (2004). Ethics, the Heart of Leadership. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.

Crawford, M., Kydd, L., & Riches, C. (1997). Leadership and Teams in Educational Management. Philadelphia: Open University Press.

Leadership Styles -- Saving Private yan
There are many films, plays, and even books that clearly illustrate effective leadership styles. Examples of films that reflect various leadership theories include, but they are not limited to, Saving Private yan, Platoon, and The Thin ed Line. In this text, I focus on Saving Pirate yan. In so doing, I will highlight some of the leadership theories, traits, as well as qualities that could be derived from the film.

Saving Private yan

Set during the World War II Normandy Invasion, this particular film largely concerns itself with the aftermath of the said invasion. Once General George Marshall learns that three members of the yan family -- all brothers -- lost their lives in active combat, he orders that the only surviving member, James Francis yan, be rescued. For this particular undertaking, he dispatches a team of eight in a mission to not only find but…...

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References

Daft, R (2014). The Leadership Experience (6th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.

Lussier, R. & Achua, C. (2012). Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development (5th ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.

Spielberg, S. (Director). (1998). Saving Private Ryan [Motion picture]. United States: Paramount Pictures.

Vadell, J. (2009). The Role of Trust in Leadership: U.S. Air Force Officers' Commitment and Intention to Leave the Military. New York, NY: Universal Publishers.

How do you think that leadership would be different for a person who leads only persons between 18 and 35 years of age compared with a person whose followers are mostly over the age of 40? What strategies would you recommend for a person who becomes the leader of a mixed group?
There are significant differences between employees from various age groups in nursing as well as more generally within vocational environments (Swearingen, 2004). In many respects, those differences are directly attributable to the dominant goals, values, and norms to which individuals were exposed during their formative years and throughout their vocational training and early work experiences (Swearingen, 2004).

The obvious implications for a leader of a mixed-age group of workers is that a single leadership or management approach may not be equally effective for all members of the team. Ideally, to the extent different team members are receptive to different…...

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References

Swearingen, S. (2004). Nursing Leadership Characteristics: Effect on Nursing Job

Satisfaction and Retention of Baby Boomer and Generation x Nurses. Retrieved January 9, 2011 from:

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Medley, F. And LaRochelle, D.R. "Transformational leadership and job satisfaction."

Poor Leadership
Effective leadership is hardly a matter of chance or luck. It constitutes some sound competencies and traits which every leader must either possess naturally or acquire during his career. Leaders are expected to have major essential competencies in five areas namely, Analytical, Positional, Personal, Communication and Organizational. Not every leader may possess all these but they are widely desired based on literature review and hence a leader lacking any of these might face serious problems. When we look at the real world, we notice that some of the best leaders of the world possessed these competencies. Napoleon is believed to have said that a good leader is the one who can inspire others to share his vision. This would fall under the communication competency and it appears that truly great leaders did not need to read books to learn leadership; they naturally possessed the traits needed to become…...

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References

1. Tow, W. 2008 Still An 'Excellent' Relationship: Australian-American Relations In Testing Times. Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies February. The Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS)

2. Soutphommasane, T. 2007 Who is Kevin Rudd? Prospect Magazine, Issue 141, December.

3. Kador, J. 2009 Effective Apology: Mending Fences, Building Bridges, and Restoring Trust Berrett-Koehler Publishers

4. Hartcher, P. 2009 To the bitter end: the dramatic story of the fall of John Howard and the rise of Kevin Rudd. Allen & Unwin Pty., Limited

Introduction Emotional intelligence and effective leadership, an article written by Bano Fakhra Batool (2013) studies the effect emotional intelligence and mode of leadership has on, specifically, the Pakistani banking industry. This research helps increase the knowledge of the duties leadership has in the Pakistani banking industry.
In order to tackle this challenge, this paper’s objectives include the description of the relationship existing between effective leadership and emotional intelligence, higher knowledge of what emotional intelligence entails, emotional intelligence basics, reasons why leadership cannot do without emotional intelligence and the ways of applying emotional intelligence for improving leadership. Every one of these listed objectives is single sentenced and phrased specially so that it is easy and possible to make a relevant conclusion from the research. They are very specific and clearly make it known that the basic action is description and hence elucidation (Ary et al., 2013). The ambition and also the area where…...

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References

Ary, D., Jacobs, L. C., Irvine, C. K. S., & Walker, D. (2013). Introduction to research in education. Cengage Learning.

Batool, B. F. (2013). Emotional intelligence and effective leadership. Journal of Business Studies Quarterly, 4(3), 84.

McCusker, K., & Gunaydin, S. (2015). Research using qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods and choice based on the research. Perfusion, 30(7), 537-542.

Community Leadership / Diverse Community
Community Leadership: Effective Leadership for a Diverse Community

Ethical and Social esponsibility

There are both ethical and social responsibilities that community leaders need to be aware of, especially when they are working with a diverse community (Taylor, 2011). Communities offer valuable means of support for all of their members, but only if the leaders of those communities are able to provide for all of their members in a way that is respectful of cultural differences (Anderson, O'Loughlin, & Salt, 2001; Cnann & Milofsky, 2012; Miller, 2009). Failure to do that can make people in a community feel isolated, and stop them from getting involved with others who might be able to help them -- and who they might be able to help (Barry, 2002). While it is possible for people to come together simply because they care about one another and are interested in the people in their…...

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References

Anderson L., O'Loughlin P., & Salt A. (2001). Community leadership programs in New South Wales, UTS Shopfront, for the Strengthening Communities Unit, NSW Premier's Department, Australia.

Barry, B. (2002). Culture and equality: An egalitarian critique of multiculturalism. NY: Harvard University Press.

Barzilai, G. (2005). Communities and law: Politics and cultures of legal identities. NY: University of Michigan Press.

Baumann, G. (1999). The multicultural riddle: Rethinking national, ethnic, and religious identities. NY: Psychology Press.

One of the greatest challenges in attempting to meets its ambitions as a socially conscious organization is the refinement of its ability to tend to the diverse needs of those who might specifically benefit from its services. This may be with respect to racial, ethnic, social, geographical, professional or economic diversity, indicating that in all areas there is a constant imperative to shape procedures according to the needs of manifold groups. As the research here encountered indicates, "no program is ever completely homogeneous. Its clientele usually fall into categories, though one category may predominate at a particular point in time. It is important to know who are your clients and what are their primary characteristics and needs, if you wish to service them properly. You will discover that diverse clientele groups may possess different needs and wants that may be in conflict. The government attempt to meet the needs of…...

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References

Barrett, H., Balloun, J., & Weinstein, a. (2005). Success Factors for Organizational Performance: Comparing Business Services, Health Care, and Education. SAM Advanced Management Journal, 70(4), 16+. Retrieved November 15, 2008, from Questia database:  http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5014693559 

Bell, J.R., Bell, R.R., & Elkins, S.A. (2005). Embedding Ethical Frameworks in the Leadership System of Not-for-Profits: The Special Case of Volunteers. SAM Advanced Management Journal, 70(4), 29+. Retrieved November 15, 2008, from Questia database:   www.questiaschool.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=114057019http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5014632679 

Brinckerhoff, P.C. (1999). Faith-Based Management: Leading Organizations That Are Based on More Than Just Mission. New York: Wiley. Retrieved November 15, 2008, from Questia database:  http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=114057019

For the most current reporting period, a national 90% rate of compliance with these measures has been reported (Hospitals Discuss Their Efforts to educe Surgical Site Infection, 2008).
All of these institutions had good results once they implement their individual plans. They all identified where there greatest risk were and then put specific measures into place in order to eradicate that those risks. My plan was on the right track with identifying the risks that were present and then educating staff on how to fix those risks. My plan in order to be successful would also need to include the development of specific processes along with the development of measures that would be used to gauge success. This plan is a good start for the hospital to begin working to improve both quality and patient safety while reducing costs.

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Hospitals Discuss Their Efforts to educe Surgical Site Infections. (2008). etrieved January…...

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Pope John Paul II
Background and Demographics

Pope John Paul II was born on May 18, 1920 as Karol Jozef Wojty -- a in Wadowice, a small Polish city that lay 50 kilometers from Krakow. He had two siblings, and his parents were Karol Wojty -- a and Emilia Kaczorowska. The future pope became well-acquainted with loss at an early age. His mother died in 1929, his brother Edmund died in 1932, and his father 1941. Perhaps this played a role in his search for comfort in faith. Young Karol Jozef took his First Holy Communion at 9 and was confirmed at the age of 18 (Holy See Press Office, 2005).

He attended high school at Marcin Wadowita high school in Wadowice, after which he began his studies at Krakow's Jagiellonian University in 1938. At this time, he also enrolled in a school for drama. His plans for tertiary education, however, were derailed…...

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Holy See Press Office (2005, Jun. 30). His Holiness John Paul II. Retrieved from:  http://www.vatican.va/news_services/press/documentazione/documents/santopadre_biografie/giovanni_paolo_ii_biografia_breve_en.html 

Leadership Theory and Behavior. (2010, Sept. 22). Retrieved from:  http://leadershiptheory3450.blogspot.com/2010/09/john-paul-ii-rebel-with-cause.html 

Shaw, R. (2014). Centered on the Savior: A biography of Pope John Paul II. Our Sunday Visitor. Retrieved from: https://www.osv.com/OSVNewsweekly/Article/TabId/535/artmid/13567/articleid/14208/Default.aspx

The Tablet (2011). Strengths and Weaknesses of a Pope. Retrieved from:  http://archive.thetablet.co.uk/article/15th-october-1983/3/strengths-and-weaknesses-of-a-pope

Level 5 Leadership
Communication and leadership

Level 5 leadership: Steve Jobs

According to Jim Collins, Level 5 leadership is a kind of transformational, selfless style of leadership that few CEOs possess. Level 5 leadership is not synonymous with charisma -- although some Level 5 leaders are charismatic, some are not. Level 5 leaders "build enduring greatness" rather than merely show competency and drive and blend willfulness and fearlessness in their approach to leading people (Collins 2005:4). They can be unbending in their objectives, but their objectives always place the interests of the company first, not the flattery of their own egos. Level 5 leaders are humble enough to acknowledge the contribution of others to their success. This ability to focus on what needs to be done, rather than what will satisfy their personal wants, ensures their success at their endeavors. But this lack of egoism also means that they are not afraid of…...

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References

Collins, Jim. (2005). Level 5 leadership. The Best of the Harvard Business Review 2001, 1-10.

Kazenbach, Jon. (2012). The Steve Jobs way. Strategy-Business, 67. Retrieved:

 http://www.strategy-business.com/article/00109?gko=d331b 

McInerney, Sarah. (2011). Steve Jobs: An unconventional leader. The Sydney Morning Herald.

Introduction Leadership is an important trait that influences personal and organizational success. It relates to the ability to establish a vision and set the direction for other people. Leadership is not always about creating what a team should do to win, but it is a dynamic and inspiring concept. Leaders should also use their management skills to guide other people in an efficient way towards the right direction (Allio 4). It is important to note that leadership has a different meaning to different people in the many areas around the world. It can be defined by the various spectrums such as politics, religion, business or community. Steve Jobs is renowned personality and leader in the tech world. Under his leadership, the company invented some revolutionary technologies that include the iPhone, MacBook, iPod and Apple smartwatch among many others (Howard 33). Steve had specific characteristics that made him be on a different…...

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Allio, Robert J. \\"Leaders and Leadership–Many Theories, But What Advice Is Reliable?\\" Strategy & Leadership 41.1 (2012): 4-14.

Dickson, Marcus W., et al. \\"Conceptualizing Leadership Across Cultures.\\" Journal of World Business 47.4 (2012): 483-492.

Howard, H. Yu. \\"Decoding Leadership: How Steve Jobs Transformed Apple to Spearhead a Technological Informal Economy.\\" Journal of Business and Management 19.1 (2013): 33.

Hunter, S. T., Cushenbery, L., Fairchild, J., & Boatman, J. (2012). Partnerships in Leading for Innovation: A Dyadic Model of Collective Leadership. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 5(4), 424-428.

Isaacson, Walter. \\"The Real Leadership Lessons of Steve Jobs.\\" Harvard business review 90.4 (2012): 92-102.

Lunenburg, Fred C. \\"Power and Leadership: An Influence Process.\\" International journal of management, business, and administration15.1 (2012): 1-9.

Shah, Tanvi, and Zubin R. Mulla. \\"Leader Motives, Impression Management, and Charisma: A Comparison of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates.\\" Management and Labour Studies 38.3 (2013): 155-184.

Sharma, Abz, and David Grant. \\"Narrative, Drama and Charismatic Leadership: The case of Apple’s Steve Jobs.\\" Leadership 7.1 (2011): 3-26.

Within this turbulent economy that includes quickly changing national priorities and reduced political cooperation, there is true chaos and havoc being wreaked on the federal landscape (Neumark, Muz, & National Bureau of Economic Research, 2014). Almost each agency grapples with increase performance mandates, reduced risk tolerance, and lower budgets. From this arises an environment of smaller opportunities, compressed margins, and lower labor rates. Because of these many businesses fail. What can companies do to survive the pitfalls of current existing market conditions? They need to create value. Companies and businesses aim to provide value for their customers through additional services and benefits. For example, Amazon.com, Inc gives customers an excellent return policy where the company pays for return shipping and if a customer is unhappy with their product, they can get a full refund (Davis, 2016). Furthermore, Amazon.com, Inc, makes it easy for customers to speak to a customer service agent…...

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Davis, S. (2016, July 14). How Amazon\\\\'s Brand and Customer Experience Became Synonymous. Retrieved from

Dudycz, T., Osbert-Pociecha, G., & Brycz, B. (2016). The Essence and Measurement of Organizational Efficiency. Springer.

Mahajan, G. (2016). Value creation: The definitive guide for business leaders. SAGE Publishing India.

Neumark, D., Muz, J. E., & National Bureau of Economic Research. (2014). The \\\\"business climate\\\\" and economic inequality.

Schiuma, G. (2011). Managing knowledge assets and business value creation in organizations: Measures and dynamics. Hershey PA: Business Science Reference.

Wuyts, S., Rindfleisch, A., & Citrin, A. (2015). Outsourcing customer support: The role of provider customer focus. Journal of Operations Management, 35, 40-55. doi:10.1016/j.jom.2014.10.004

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Leadership
Technical, interpersonal, and conceptual skills

Interpersonal skills entail knowing how to interact with others. No employee desires to have a boss who is inconsiderate or rude or one who has poor human skills. All these could reduce productivity and employee morale. Managers with effective human skills tend to have subordinates who have positive attitudes and strong desires to increase productivity. Managers are always expected in any organization to have harmonious relationships with those below them like supervisors, peers, and subordinates (Yukl, 2012).

Conceptual skills refer to an individual's aptitude to formulate ideas. These skills include formulating abstractions, thinking creatively, understanding issues, solving problems, and analyzing complex situations. Within the business context, these skills are viewed as integral prerequisites for top executive positions. Conceptual skills differ from technical skills and interpersonal skills. The three types of skills assume vital roles for certain purposes and in certain situations. However, conceptual skills hoist the widest…...

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References

Phillips, D. T (1993). Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times. Warner Books, Inc.

Yukl, G.A. (2012). Leadership in Organizations. 8th Ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Education

However, this finding is dependent on the culture from which the leader comes from. This assessment is best applied, as was the case in Liu's study, among Japanese leaders being assessed by their Chinese employees; the same finding cannot be applied when Chinese employees were asked to assess their Chinese leaders'/managers' effectiveness in terms of leadership. Correspondingly, Chinese leaders are considered effective if they maintain a "frequent, mutually beneficial interaction" with their Chinese employees."
This "discovery" on the unequal assessment of organizational members on leaders with different cultural backgrounds, demonstrates the complex nature of effective leadership in multicultural settings. Liu's conclusions include the insight that,

The synergistic rule suggests that both cultural groups must together overcome difficulties and strengthen their relationship. Unilateral effort is typically inadequate for developing strong intercultural bonds. Together they discuss the nature of effective leadership and publicly decide whether they want the teams to adopt cooperative goals…...

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Principles of Business Essay Topics

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Importance of Ethical Decision-Making in Business
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: Balancing Profits and Planetary Health
The Role of Business in Addressing Social Issues
Whistleblower Protection and the Ethical Obligations of Employees

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Role of Innovation in Driving Business Growth
The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Characteristics and Erfolgsfaktoren
Creating an Innovative Work Environment
The Impact of Technology on Business Innovation

Leadership and Management

Effective Leadership Styles: Authoritarian, Democratic, and Laissez-faire
Motivating Employees: Theories and Best Practices
The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Management
Managing Organizational Change: Challenges and....

Topic 1: The Nature of Self-Concept

Explore the different theoretical perspectives on self-concept, discussing the cognitive, social, and developmental factors that shape its formation.
Analyze the relationship between self-concept and identity, examining how individuals construct a coherent sense of self across different contexts and experiences.
Discuss the malleability of self-concept, examining evidence for its ability to change and adapt over time.

Topic 2: The Impact of Self-Concept on Behavior and Well-being

Examine the relationship between self-concept and academic achievement, exploring how positive and negative self-perceptions can influence motivation, effort, and performance.
Analyze the impact of self-concept on physical health and well-being,....

Thesis Statement: While the book "Band of Brothers" by Stephen E. Ambrose highlights the importance of key leadership traits in wartime, it also acknowledges that effective leadership is contingent upon the collective efforts of individuals, emphasizing the significance of teamwork, loyalty, and adaptability in the face of adversity. To strengthen your thesis statement, you could focus on specific examples of leadership traits exhibited by the characters in "Band of Brothers" and how these traits contribute to the overall success of the Easy Company during wartime. Additionally, you could delve deeper into the concept of collective effort and teamwork, highlighting how individual....

The failure of a business can often be attributed to poor leadership, as ineffective leadership practices can lead to disorganization, lack of motivation among employees, and ultimately poor performance and financial losses. To further strengthen your thesis statement, you can consider incorporating specific examples or case studies to support your argument. Additionally, exploring the impact of poor leadership on different aspects of business operations, such as decision-making, communication, and employee retention, can add depth to your analysis. By highlighting the negative consequences of poor leadership on a business's overall success and sustainability, you can effectively convey the importance of strong leadership....