...SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP Successful Leadership: The Aspiration to Inspire Others Heather Shaw Liberty University Abstract This paper addresses many of the behaviors needed to lead others effectively. Leadership is not achieved through an appointed position, but rather, through character traits that inspire others to follow. The variations of leadership power and styles identify key leadership qualities. The fundamental traits of transformational and servant leadership, focus on the empowerment of others. Ethical integrity is the foundation of leadership character, a critical factor of successful leadership abilities. Successful Leadership: The Aspiration to Inspire Others Purpose of Leadership Often, a common misconception made between leaders and managers. There is a significant difference distinguishing management and leadership. Any person has the ability to manage; however, it takes the very nature and character of an individual to lead others. Kirsten Graham published an article Leading with a Purpose: A Case for Soul Leadership in Development and Learning in Organizations, examining the very principles of leadership (2011). Graham (2011) emphasizes a crucial element of leadership stating that leadership is not acquired through processes and abilities, “but the expression of their true nature”. Leaders have a vision to explore opportunities, empowering others to follow in the same passion for success. The role of leadership is crucial to empower and inspire...
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...Leadership Model Paper Joshua Streich Executive Management MBA5000 Professor Nwanne September 6th, 2013 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Leadership Model 4 Value and Vision 4 Direction and Alignment 6 Motivate and Empower 10 Learning and Change 13 Summary 16 References 17 Introduction: What is leadership? How do we know if we are a successful leader? Peter Drucker once asked, “What is it that all leaders have in common (O’Toole. 1999)?” Drucker simply answered his own question by stating, “All leaders have only one thing in common: followers” (O’Toole. 1999). He defined the prime role of a leader as “creating followers” (O’Toole. 1999). Leaders inspire and motivate people to take action, producing a change that strategically moves the organization forward. There are eleven generally agreed upon traits that leaders possess. These traits include self-confidence, trustworthiness, dominance, extroversion, assertiveness, emotional stability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, warmth, self-awareness, and a high tolerance for frustration (O’Toole. 1999). For several years now, a large number of newly published books have focused on various aspects of management (Pierce & Newstrom, 2011, pg.4). This has been a result of many individuals demanding information and analysis of how to properly manage and stay ahead of the competition through better management and leadership practices. There are many different management and leadership theories and...
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...Leadership in a Correctional Facility XXXX Columbia Southern University Abstract This research was focused on the utilization of leadership within law enforcement agencies and more specifically correctional facilities. Information related to leadership was gathered from different forms of media to include online sources as well as written text. The information utilized focused on several key areas of leadership. These areas were further investigated in an effort to better describe leadership methods that can be deployed within a correctional facility with the intent of increasing productivity and staff satisfaction. These key areas included exploring the difference between being a supervisor and a leader, expectations of both leaders and followers, setting the example, creating a common goal, empowering others, rewarding accomplishments as well as providing leadership succession planning for the organization. The results of this research showed that leadership is vital to the success of correctional facilities and that the time and expense required in developing leaders will result in a better operating facility. Leadership in a Correctional Facility Leadership vs. Supervision Dictionary.com defines leadership as “the position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group; ability to lead; an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction; the leader of a group” (Dictionary.com, 2014). For the purposes of this paper the definition provided...
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...Martin Luther King, leadership, transformation, change. The research finds that Dr. King personified the four characteristics of transformational leadership. It also illustrates King’s leadership legacy through modern works on leadership. Few individuals have made such a significant contribution to the advancement of modern society as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Born into a family of Baptist ministers in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1929, Martin Luther King also became a Baptist minister and rose to national prominence through the organization of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and as leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the mid- 1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. Awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1964, his leadership was fundamental to that movement's success in ending the legal segregation of African Americans in the southern states, and other parts, of the United States. Inspired by Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence, King promoted non-violent tactics for social change such as the massive March on Washington (1963), although he never witnessed his dream of a United States in which all Americans would have racial and economic justice. King’s vision of racial justice and love, provided hope and opportunity to African Americans beset by daily hardship and injustice and the impetus to initiate far-reaching social and political change. His ability to transform the struggle for racial equality into a vision with understandable, concrete...
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...The role of moral leadership for sustainable consumption and production some theoretical and normative explorations Onno M. Vinkhuyzen1,2 and Sylvia I. Karlsson-Vinkhuyzen1,3 1 International Environment Forum, Geneva, Switzerland 2 European Bahá’í Business Forum, Tamboer 167, 6866EH Heelsum, the Netherlands, onno@ebbf.org, +31647326786 3 Public Administration and Policy Group, Wageningen University, Hollandseweg 1, 6706KN Wagenigen, the Netherlands, and Turku University, 20014 Turun yliopisto, Finland, sylvia.karlsson-vinkhuyzen@wur.nl, +31858770774 Abstract: In this paper we argue that an adequate understanding of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) involves a mature consciousness of the interdependence between ourselves and the rest of our human family and its habitat. The principles, the actions and the vision that form the basis for SCP are not unknown, but there is a considerable gap between knowledge and action and behavioural incentives are not sufficient for system change. In the conversations between the authors of this paper, a practitioner and an academic, on the reasons for this knowledge-action gap there emerged a common recognition of the potentially significant role of values and particularly values-based leadership in the processes and partnerships that work for sustainability transitions in SCP. Our starting point is that values, what we humans consider to be good, are formed by a range of factors (cultural, political, social, religious) and are...
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...Mgmnt & Ldrshp Paper Pg 1 Management & Leadership Paper Renee Edwards August 29, 2011 MGT/330 Shannon Thomas Mgmnt & Ldrshp Paper Pg 2 Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company. The product line for the Boeing Company is vast. The company product line and services include “commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training” (Boeing, 2010, p. 1). Employing more than 159,000 people in the United States and in 70 countries requires a functional management plan to be successful. In this paper, the subject will be discussing Boeing’s business management planning. Boeing has a complex business planning process. Both internal and external factors affect the management planning process. They include legal issues, ethics, and corporate social responsibility. Factors such as economic conditions, competition, and laws all influence the company’s strategic, tactical, operational, and contingency planning. According to Jim Albaugh, (2001), the difference between Management and Leadership is that managers tend to train people to do the same thing tomorrow as they did yesterday. Managers create an environment that prevents the opportunity for real progress. Managers operate within the existing system or culture instead of trying to change it. Their mantra is: "don't rock the boat" or "that's the way we've...
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...Leadership Style Paper Susan May University of Phoenix Dr. Michael Snell HCS 475 May 2, 2011 Leadership Style Paper A leader is the foundation of the organization, the individual who represents the values, purposes, and direction of the organization. A leader is one who creates connections between members of an organization for the purpose of promoting increased performance and quality results (Sullivan & Decker, 2009). Leaders motivate, console, and work with people, to keep them bonded and eager to move forward (Stanley, 2006, pp. 33). The leader is an individual who has his or her own personal goals and want to show everyone what he or she has to offer others. These traits are needed to inspire the employee and make him or her feel a personal connection with the organization. "A leader is anyone who uses interpersonal skills to influence others to accomplish a specific goal" (Sullivan and Decker, 2009, p. 45). Leaders keep structure in the company and provide information to managers properly to guide him or her. Leaders have the responsibility of completing research to properly guide the company’s path into profits and better run companies. The leader who I chose and admire is John Force. John Force is a very successful and dedicated leader as he uses his skills to be where he is today in the world. John Force has a vision on what he wants with his organization, team, and himself. He has worked extremely hard and been dedicated to put his vision into action....
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...Leadership Models University of Phoenix Leadership Models Leadership is a group phenomenon that includes interpersonal influence or persuasion, is goal directed and can lead others through certain actions or to achieving goals through influence, and has hierarchy within the group that can be formal and well defined or informal and flexible. Leaders assist in establishing goals and reaching those goals through actions, allowing individuals in leadership positions to be effective (Nahavandi, 2006). Leadership research has been and will be completed by many individuals and has led to many theories and models to be developed that have both similarities and differences. Four theories or models of leadership that have been researched and developed include trait theories, transactional leadership, transformational leadership, and situational leadership. The research on each of these has varied in amount and focus, but mostly the information has helped to develop theories and styles that can be important in understanding and developing leadership skills (Clawson & Bevan, 2006). Trait Theories The first type of leadership theories studied revolved around the traits effective leaders were shown to have. Trait theories of leadership focused on what traits an individual has that assist in his or her leadership abilities. These traits were considered innate or heritable and were believed to be passed down through familial generations (Zaccaro, 2007). Originally the traits were...
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...This paper will briefly describe Good Sport and the organizational culture and structure in place at the company. The informal definition of culture is “the way we do things around here” (Leigh, 2007). Also, this paper will describe the power structures and politics at Good Sport. Additionally, this paper will identify specific strategies to leading change and managing resistance to change. Finally, paper will discuss the leadership style that will be the most productive for Good Sport in order to ensure the success of change, and lead the company well into the 21st Century. Good Sport is a fitness equipment manufacturer that was founded by ex-basketball star, Jason Poole 15 years ago. Good Sport manufactures sports equipment such as treadmills, bikes, steppers, and rowers. Poole is now the Chairman of the Board and Marvin Wallace has been the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the last four years. Under the current leadership, Good Sport has improved the performance of sales, product production, and the research and development teams. The company is expanding outside of Florida into Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Good Sport has an organic structure, which is an organization structure with a wide span of control, little formalization, and decentralized decision-making (McShane & Von Glinow, 2005). “Organizational structure refers to the division of labor as well as the patterns or coordination, communication, work flow, and formal power that direct organizational...
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...TRAIT-BASED, SITUATIONAL, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP THEORIES 1 Comparison and Contrast of Trait-Based, Situational, and Transformational Leadership Theories Ciprian Patrulescu Electronic copy available at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2132126 COMPARISON AND CONTRAST OF TRAIT-BASED, SITUATIONAL, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP THEORIES 2 Abstract This research paper compares and contrasts several leadership theories, the evolution of the theories, and future research implications. The leadership theories discussed in the paper include the trait-based, situational, and transformational leadership theories. Trait-based theories represented the earliest attempts to quantitatively study leaders and leadership effectiveness by focusing on the innate skills and traits of the person. Situational theories expanded to explore the influence of different situations on leadership. Lastly, transformational leadership theories further expanded on the role of the leader in motivating followers through inspiration. Electronic copy available at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2132126 COMPARISON AND CONTRAST OF TRAIT-BASED, SITUATIONAL, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP THEORIES 3 Comparison and Contrast of Trait-based, Situational, and Transformational Leadership Theories There are almost as many definitions of leadership as there are persons who have tried to define leadership (Stogdill, 1974). The definition of leadership by Weathersby (1999, p.5) captures the essence...
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...History of Leadership Research Researchers have examined leadership skills from a variety of perspectives. Early analyses of leadership, from the 1900s to the 1950s, differentiated between leader and follower characteristics. Finding that no single trait or combination of traits fully explained leaders' abilities, researchers then began to examine the influence of the situation on leaders' skills and behaviors. Subsequent leadership studies attempted to distinguish effective from non-effective leaders. These studies attempted to determine which leadership behaviors were exemplified by effective leaders. To understand what contributed to making leaders effective, researchers used the contingency model in examining the connection between personal traits, situational variables, and leader effectiveness. Leadership studies of the 1970s and 1980s once again focused on the individual characteristics of leaders which influence their effectiveness and the success of their organizations. The investigations led to the conclusion that leaders and leadership are crucial but complex components of organizations. Traits Model of Leadership: Leaders versus Followers Initial investigations of leadership considered leaders as individuals endowed with certain personality traits which constituted their abilities to lead. The studies investigated individual traits such as intelligence, birth order, socioeconomic status, and child-rearing practices (Bass, 1960; Bird, 1940; Stogdill, 1948, 1974)...
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...methods and executive groupthink, Oticon’s economic results were disappointing. Oticon had all the potential to reclaim its past market leadership, but it needed a radical change in the way it operated. Kolind accepted the challenge to save the company from the ultimate doom, an action that was perceived itself as a heroic quest by a true leader. His charisma and leadership style allowed him to implement one of the most impressive experiments in organisational history introducing the ‘spaghetti-organisation’. His achievement is of certain significance for project management since he created the first pure project-based organisation. Demolishing the previous formal hierarchy, Kolind established an almost flat organisation structure where anyone could start a project regardless his/her former position. This structure encouraged innovative ideas, creativity and experimentation enforced by flexible project teams which had no supervision and no job description. But how did Kolind succeeded to implement such a massive change in people’s behavior? How did he persuade everyone to follow his radical plans leaving behind their preconceived views of work? This paper will answer these questions analyzing Kolind’s leadership and comparing it with the literature. Kolind: Capable Manager or Great Leader? Before analyzing the concept of leadership, there is a need to make a clear...
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...The Impact of leadership Styles on Quality Management in Health care Effective and strong leadership is one of, if not the most important and critical component for any organization’s success, particularly in health care facilities. Leadership also plays a major role in enhancing an organization’s competitiveness as confirmed by various academics (Rowe, 2001; Riaz & Haider, 2010). Many argue and suggest that there is a connection between an organization’s leadership style and its ability to implement and manage quality initiatives. That being said, researchers still encounter difficulties when assessing the effect of leadership styles on healthcare quality management, as most of the available theories were developed outside of healthcare setting. This paper aims to present an evaluation and a review of published scholarly articles discussing three styles of leadership and their association with quality management initiatives. The three leadership styles chosen for this evaluation are: Transformational leadership, servant leadership, and situational leadership. The paper will also describe my current leadership style, then compare it to the transformational model, and finally outline the changes I need to implement in order to incorporate its key characteristics into my own style. Research Summaries In the first article titled “Knowledge Management as a Mediator for the Efficacy of Transformational Leadership and Quality Management Initiatives in U.S. Health Care”...
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... Abstract One of the biggest challenge that schools are facing is how to increase the amount of parent involvement. Research has shown that parental involvement increases student achievement, however increasing parent involvement means building stronger parent teacher relationships. The major factors that might prevent parents from participating in their children’s school is their beliefs of the importance of getting involved and their perception of what they think the school and their child believes of them getting involved. This paper presents the development of goals and activities that Public School 153 designed to increase parent engagement within the school. School leaders in the twenty first century have an increased amount of responsibilities that they need to be able to do deal with on a daily basis to manage an effective school system. School leaders must be able to assume accountability and be able to effectively communicate continuous changes within the school system to all stakeholders. Leaders must take the lead in setting clear goals, establishing plans to achieve those goals, using data to monitor progress regularly and adjusting plans accordingly for the success of the school (Guskey, 2007). They need to be able to collaborate and empower stakeholders to support and assist in implementing the school’s vision. The purpose of this paper is to provide an outline of the process my school used to develop and implement goals for the School’s Continuous Development...
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...USAWC STRATEGY RESEARCH PROJECT TEAMBUILDING: A STRATEGIC LEADER IMPERATIVE by Colonel Christopher J. Putko United States Army Doctor Craig Bullis Project Adviser This SRP is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Master of Strategic Studies Degree. The U.S. Army War College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The views expressed in this student academic research paper are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. U.S. Army War College CARLISLE BARRACKS, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 Report Documentation Page Form Approved OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations...
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