The measures should be quantifiable, and should be continually evaluated and adjusted. The fifth element of my five-year leadership plan is to find myself in a management position. Taking on leadership roles within low-level positions is an important first step, but by the end of the five-year plan I want to be in a management position, characterized not only by staff but also by a budget. At this point, I believe I would be in a position to implement another five-year plan.
4. Three steps to undertake right now relate to my five-year plan. The first is to begin taking courses about motivation or communication, in order to improve my skills in these areas. The second will be to ask my supervisor at work to provide me with a project that will allow me to show some of my leadership skills. I may need to suggest a project to the…...

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Works Cited:

Leboeuf, M. (1999). Developing a leadership philosophy. U.S. Army. Retrieved February 14, 2011 from http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/milreview/leboeuf.htm

McCall, M. (2010). Recasting leadership development. Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Vol. 3 (1) 3-19.

Leadership Philosophy
Thank you for your consideration of my application to Woodbury University. I understand and respect the value of receiving instruction and inspiration from professors and instructors in the field of organizational leadership, and it is my goal to be enrolled at Woodbury University in that regard.

What is particular appealing for me in terms of the learning process is knowing that the Woodbury University graduate program specializes on "small study groups that maximize learning and promote personal and professional relationships" that can carry over into life beyond graduation.

I also like the fact that classes are on a five-week format, and that they are intensive, because learning should be an concentrated, rigorous experience with challenges put in front of students -- the kind of challenges that participants will be faced with out of school. The Woodbury University strategy of allowing students to engender meaningful professional relationships while learning is very impressive…...

Leadership
Philosophy of Leadership

The leadership philosophy that I strive to adhere to is best summed up by the time-honored adage that an effective group is more than the sum of its parts. The primary means that such a situation as this one may occur is through an effective form of decentralized leadership (Thomas 2008) in which all of the parts (or in this case, the subordinates) are encouraged to add their input and their experiences. The job that I take on as the leader is to evaluate these experiences and their worth to whatever the current task at hand is, and then to proceed with the course of action I believe would benefit the group as a whole. For someone in my position, this decentralized, sympathetic form of leaderships is all-inclusive and is projected to evolve based upon the amount and the degree of experience that is gained while traveling…...

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References

Sewell, G.F. (2008). "Why Write a Leadership Philosophy." L112 Reading B.

Thomas, T. (2008). "Leadership, Leader and Command Philosophies -- What's the Difference and Why Does it Matter?"

Philosophy of Nursing Leadership Today
Healthcare practitioners have a wide range of theoretical models to draw on in formulating clinical interventions, and nurses in particular have numerous grand theories that can help guide their practice in challenging settings. In an increasingly multicultural environment, a growing number of nursing theorists have also identified the need to deliver healthcare services that are transcultural in nature. In this regard, practitioners such as Madeleine Leininger advocate a transcultural nursing paradigm that provides nurses with a flexible framework in which to evaluate what may be different or similar among patients with respect to their special care needs and concerns. This paper presents a review of the relevant literature concerning a nursing leadership philosophy in general and the role that transcultural nursing, mentoring and the level of support provided by older colleagues can play in promoting improved healthcare outcomes and employee satisfaction in particular. A summary of…...

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References

Daly, J., Speedy, S., Jackson, D., Lambert, V.A. & Lambert, C.E. (2005). Professional nursing:

Concepts, issues, and challenges. New York: Springer.

Leininger, M.M. (1991). Culture care diversity and universality: A theory of nursing. New York: National League for Nursing.

Leininger, M. & McFarland, M. (2004). Transcultural nursing: Concepts, theories, research, and practice (pp. 169 -- 177). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Personal Leadership Philosophy
Self-leadership is a concept that can be addressed in regards to the degree of which the processes that influence the self are characterized by responsibility, authenticity, and the increase of capacity. The importance and significance of higher-level standards is encompassed through authenticity (e.g., pondering the why, what, and how of self-influence). Corporate social responsibility shares the commonly understood elements of self-responsibility. Capacity is the growth and expansions of ones self-leadership potential. This can enhance results and create authentic as well as responsible ends (Manz, 2015).

In the same line of thought, individual leadership philosophy changes from individual to individual. Deciding one's personal philosophy is a consistent mental practice, a procedure of steady appraisals toward oneself and the scrutinizing of individual suppositions, convictions and qualities, all of which at last will bring about how we oversee people and circumstances encountered (Mayer, 2012). Individual or leadership toward oneself is identified…...

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References

Manz, C. (2015). Taking the Self-Leadership High Road: Smooth Surface or Potholes Ahead? The Academy Of Management Perspectives, 29(1), 132-151.

Mayer, S. (2012). Developing an Effective Command Philosophy. Leadership Philosophy, 71-80.

Pearce, C., Wassenaar, C., & Manz, C. (2015). Is Shared Leadership the Key to Responsible Leadership? The Academy of Management Perspectives, 28(3), 275-288.

This also, unfortunately, contributes substantially to the high attrition rate (attributable to failure to adapt to the professional environment) among foreign-educated nurses (eid, 2009). Ultimately, the effective establishment of leadership culture in healthcare organizations and with respect to the nursing profession especially, requires first addressing these fundamental issues that undermine the most basic necessary elements for cultivating leadership in organizations.
Personal Philosophy of Nursing Leadership and Management in Clinical Practice

My personal philosophy of nursing leadership and management in clinical practice is that, first and foremost, effective nursing leadership requires technical knowledge and a continual commitment to learning. Since the field is currently threatened by high attrition rates, my personal philosophy emphasizes the importance of addressing the specific factors (as much as practicable) within the workplace to counteract them and help those practitioners experiencing problems negotiating them on their own in a manner consistent with best leadership and management practices. Finally,…...

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References

Blair G. (2003). Groups that Work. Washington, DC: IEEE Press.

Dalton D. (2003). Rethinking Corporate Security in the Post-9/11 Era. Boston:

Butterworth-Heinemann.

Hamric AB, Spross JA, and Hanson CM. (2009). Advanced Practice Nursing: An

Best Practices
Introduction and Philosophy of Leadership

Leadership study is an evolving field, which attempts to understand the role that leaders play within organizations, and how the best leaders accomplish their tasks. One branch of leadership philosophy specifically examines the leadership-member exchange, which highlights the different ways that leaders communicate their visions as a means of understanding effective leadership. Drinon (no date) argues that because there is no one set perfect leadership style, leaders are free to interpret the different elements of leadership to suit themselves, and to suit the organizations in which they work.

My own leadership philosophy draws on two main traditions. The first is a participative style, which allows the group to have input into the different decisions that they make. This is something that Kurt Lewin identified as one of the most effective leadership styles, because the different people within the organization have already bought into the idea. Either…...

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References

Ciulla, J. (2014). Ethics, the Heart of Leadership. Praeger: Santa Barbara, CA

ChangingMinds (2016). Transactional leadership. Changing Minds. Retrieved May 3, 2016 from  http://changingminds.org/disciplines/leadership/styles/transactional_leadership.htm 

Drinon (no date). Refining your leadership philosophy and style. KSCPA. Retrieved May 3, 2016 from  https://www.kscpa.org/writable/files/DrinonsLeadershipExpress/02..dle-_article_.pdf 

Riordan, C. (2014). Three ways leaders can listen with more empathy. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved May 3, 2016 from  https://hbr.org/2014/01/three-ways-leaders-can-listen-with-more-empathy

Personal Leadership Outline
Give respect to the creative abilities of people who love competition and technology and watch as they build a better future.

Trusting those I hire and offering people the chance to grow and learn from new opportunities and working as a time is what I value most in business as in life. The benefits of technology and the worldly experience I've enjoyed have opened my perspective to the possibilities that exist in just about any field, and I hope to be creative in turning that approach to business success. I see this as the way to ensure that I am achieving my bottom line of social responsibility and maximum profitability. It is critical for both of those ideas to work together. My leadership style is to demonstrate this in practice and then to preach positively about what I practice. As with sports, tomorrow is going to be about the…...

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REFERENCES

Adams, C. What business analysts can learn from competitive sports: The power of consistency. March 22, 2011. Viewable at  http://www.modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1715/What-Business-Analysts-Can-Learn-from-Competitive-Sports-The-Power-of-Consistency.aspx .

Miller, C. 5 of my core business philosophies and values. Adventures in Entrepreneurship. Posted Jan. 7, 2010. Viewable at  http://corymiller.com/5-of-my-core-business-philosophies-and-values/ .

The Transformational Leadership Report. Developing tomorrow's transformational leaders today. 2007. Viewable at  http://www.transformationalleadership.net/products/TransformationalLeadershipReport.pdf .

Leadership philosophy denotes the values, beliefs, and principles that define or influence how a leader leads their followers. There are many different leadership philosophies, but one philosophy that particularly resonates with the author’s leadership philosophy is servant leadership. Servant leadership is about serving others and prioritising the needs of others. As demonstrated in this paper, servant leadership is a leadership philosophy that is applicable at the workplace as well as in one’s personal life. Servant leadership is crucial for building strong relationships, trust, respect, and collaboration between the leader and their followers. In spite of some shortcomings, servant leadership – if effectively applied – can result in more fulfilling workplaces and personal lives. Introduction
Whereas there is no universally agreed definition, leadership essentially means the process of influencing a group of people to accomplish a shared goal or objective (Northouse, 2013). A leader offers guidance, direction, and motivation. Different leaders use different…...

Abstract The long-range impact of educational leadership is to empower others in the school community to nurture their talents and abilities and make them leaders in their own capacities. To realize this, the leader needs to adopt the transformational leadership framework, which requires them to be an intellectual stimulator, inspirational motivator, mentor, and coach. The process of leadership incorporates several leadership strategies including direction-setting, developing people, mentoring and coaching, and developing leadership programs. There is a need for continuous learning to enhancing the leader’s handling of people from diverse cultures, religion, and nationalities. The intermediate aim of the leader is to help followers realize their maximum potential.
Educational Leadership Philosophy
Strong educational leadership is a crucial determinant of effective student learning. On the basis of strong leadership, a struggling school can transform and a great one empowered to thrive even more. According to a report by the Wallace Foundation, educational leadership is the…...

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References

Cambridge Assessment International Education (2017). Educational Leadership. Cambridge Assessment International Education. Retrieved from  

Leithwood, K., Louis, K., Anderson, L., & Wahlstrom, K. (2004). Review of Research: How Leadership Influences Student Learning. The Wallace Foundation. Retrieved from  https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Documents/How-Leadership-Influences-Student-Learning.pdf 

Martin, B., Cashel, C., Wagstaff, M., & Breunig, M. (2006). Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Spears, U. (2012). Coaching Leadership Families: Using the Leadership Family Model to Coach, Mentor, and Multiply Health Families. New York, NY: Xlibris Corporation.

https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/271192-educational-leadership.pdf 

A philosophy of leadership provides the set of guiding principles throughout the initial US Army Military Training, establishing the framework and foundation from which I will develop a cohesive and strong leader identity. One of the main purposes of cultivating a leadership philosophy now is to determine the set of values from which I will not waver, even as circumstances and situations require flexibility in my responses and creative thinking in my decisions. Another purpose of developing a philosophy of leadership now is that it will allow me to empower others, inspiring them to also rise to every occasion as military leaders. My philosophy of leadership will also enhance my self-concept, as I improve my communications competencies. Strong military leaders are able to provide constructive feedback and support, inspiring trust and raising morale. As an emerging leader, I intend to be at the forefront of change, helping others to remove…...

Essay Prompt: Read two journal articles relating to Team Building through Servant Leadership philosophy.
Submit a written analysis (one to two pages) for each article, and attach a copy of the article.



Neill, M., Hayward, K., & Peterson, T. (2007). Students' Perceptions of the Interprofessional Team in Practice Through The Application of Servant Leadership Principles. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 21(4), 425-432

Neill, Hayward, and Peterson (2007) investigated the perceptions students have concerning interprofessional teams in practice using the principles of servant leadership. The sample that was studied was students from different professions within the health sector, subjected to a similar framework. The students provided care using mobile wellness services. These teams had a central source of communication coordinated by a faculty member of the health profession. An Interdisciplinary Education Perception Scale was used to measure the perceptions of interdisciplinary practice. Further, a pretest-posttest research design was employed in checking whether the desired outcomes were…...

Leadership
Course No -- Leadership

It had often been said earlier that leadership is an inherent quality in certain individuals, but there are also leaders who are made through management institutions, by organizations, through institutions like the armed forces and even through political relationships, etc. There are certain qualities that a leader must have or develop to be a leader and remain a leader and those are the subject matter of discussion now.

The situation in the world is changing and it has come to a position in the beginning of the twenty-first century, that certain characteristics are seen as requirements for being able to influence future changes. Some of them are the ability to bring together individuals as much as possible for them to take a collective action, demonstrate collaborative decision and inclusive decision making for the entire group, maintain a flexible and responsive reaction in reference to all changes, be ready…...

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REFERENCES

"Devolution in Practice: An Update" Retrieved from   Accessed 10 September, 2005http://www.wkkf.org/Pubs/Devolution/Pub3623.pdf 

"Leadership" Retrieved from Accessed 10 September, 2005http://www.productivesolutions.com.au/leadership.htm

Leboeuf, Maureen K. "Developing a Leadership Philosophy" Retrieved from http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/milreview/leboeuf.htm

Accessed 10 September, 2005

This is another circumstance, however, that is likely to limit the use of this text in management courses, which is truly a disservice to American industry and consumers. It is ironic that in living up to the principles of clarity and directness that it espouses, this tome will probably be read most by simple admirers of Powell and self-help fanatics, rather than put to extensive practical use in the real world.
Where the book might be lacking in a sense of academic rigor and obfuscation, it is hugely successful in its primary attempt to bring a sense of accountability and nobility back to leadership in this country. The United States has been somewhat short on inspirational and honest leaders in the past decade, and though this book is now seven years old it remains a testament to the type of mentality that apparently still exists even when it has faded…...

In order to accomplish this, I will need to in some ways "symbolize the norms" of what others expect (Wren 1995, pg. 188). This does note mean subsuming my identity, but making sure that I am more easily identified with than my mannerisms and extreme intellectualism sometimes allow.
How to ecognize Change

ecognizing change in oneself is supremely difficult, but there are tangible measures in leadership situations that can be used. The best way for me to tell if my expectations have fallen more in line with reality, for instance, would be to see how well and how easily my group accomplishes the set goals. If the goals seem to be creating an inordinate amount of stress and work, then it might be best to reduce expectations again. When it comes to changing the emotive content of my communication, asking a few trusted members of the team for their input on…...

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References

Bass, B. & Riggio, R. (2006) Transformational leadership. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Covey, S. (1991). Principle-centered leadership. New York: Simon & Schuster.

George, W. & Bennis, W. (2003). Authentic leadership. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Goleman, D.; Boyatzis, R.; McKee, A. (2004). Primal leadership. Boston: Harvard Business School Press.

Imperative of Mission Command: A Critical Analysis of its Impact on Leadership, Decision-Making, and Mission Success

Mission command is a leadership philosophy that empowers subordinate commanders to make battlefield decisions within the framework of their superiors' orders. It is predicated on the belief that frontline commanders are best positioned to assess the local situation and make decisions that will achieve mission objectives.

This essay will explore the imperative of mission command, examining its impact on leadership, decision-making, and mission success.

Leadership:

Mission command fosters proactive and adaptive leadership. It requires leaders at all levels to be thoroughly familiar with their units' missions and the....