...Qualities of A Good Leader Ledership Essay An efficient leader is defined as a person who is followed by the others. Besides that, a leader has to know about the human nature, and be able to direct people reducing the group's doubts about succeeding. Some people believe that a leader is born that way and there is no way, practicing or studying, to create a leader. They are wrong because inside of each and every one of us there is a leader waiting to be awake and holding on an opportunity to come out. A leader is capable of influencing and inspiring the people around him to voluntarily commit towards accomplishing a certain goal. There are different types of leadership people who specialize in trying to understand this important phenomenon. The only kind of leadership in which a person communicates true self are by way resonates with other people. This behavior is highly individual and situational for both the leader and follower and therefore there are a huge variety of ways in which effective leadership occurs. On top of that, when we think about the characteristic of a leader, we often think of leaders that are dynamic, which makes each of us to follow. We could take an example, such as Hitler. He did not have the values that we should follow, but he had that inspiration for the country to follow. If we also stop to think about the leaders today, we do not get the same vision of a leader that has a dynamism that is hard to resist, but rather a leader that has a good quality...
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...Week 4 – Leadership Qualities MGT521 Week 4 – Leadership Qualities 1. What lessons about being a successful entrepreneur did you learn from Ryan and Aaron? Both Ryan and Aaron had a vision and drive to become entrepreneurs. Both wanted to make a difference by helping others, they had a goal in mind. They knew what the potential profits they can make and the costs involved per customer. They analyzed their target market and identified a need for their services. Aaron was good at developing the software while Ryan was good at marketing the product. With both having complementing skills, they were able to expand their business using their technical and marketing expertise. 2. Who are the stakeholders of iContact and how are their needs balanced by the company? iContact's stakeholders include Ryan and Aaron as the owners and all of their employees that want to see the business to keep making profits. Other stakeholders include companies that hire Ryan and Aaron for their email campaigns as they use iContact for their services, the potential customers that read the emails sent using iContact as they are the target audience and hence they will be measured to assess the effectiveness of iContact’s business model. Lastly, iContact’s competitors are their stakeholders (in the same business, and businesses not using the Internet for advertising and hence potentially losing revenue due to iContact’s business methods). Ryan and Aaron balance their needs by helping small businesses...
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...Leadership qualities: Equity theory I. Relevant facts * Equity theory was coined by John Stacey Adams in 1963 on job motivation * It does not concentrate on the “individual self,” but includes the other employees * The “self” compares him or herself with other employees in the organization * When people feel well treated and appreciated in the job place, they get motivated to perform. * When they are not appreciated, they are demotivated and grow a feeling of disaffection * The equity theory measures the level of fairness in the workplace by comparing an employee to the others * The theory does not look at how the rewards exceed the efforts, but looks at the fairness that a person is getting in the workplace compared to his or her fellow workers * A worker compares the reward/investment ratio and how he or she enjoys being in the workplace * According to the theory, the input to work is not hours only, and the reward is not money only * Employees look at what they put into work, and what they get in return * An employee compares these with the other employees (referents) to determine the fairness * In our case, some employees feel that their counterparts are being favoured. * They feel that their contributions are not equal, and their efforts are not recognized II. Identification of the problems 1. Morgan is failing to perform his duties properly due to lack of motivation and negative influence from co-workers ...
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...Introduction: Healthcare organizations accredited by the Joint Commission are required to conduct a root cause analysis (RCA) in response to any sentinel event such as the one described below. Once the cause is identified and a plan of action established, it is useful to conduct a failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to reduce the likelihood that a process would fail. As a member of the healthcare team in the hospital described in this scenario, you have been selected as a member of the team investigating the incident. Scenario: It is 3:30 p.m. on a Thursday and Mr. B, a 67-year-old patient, arrives at the six-room emergency department (ED) of a sixty-bed rural hospital. He has been brought to the hospital by his son and neighbor. At this time, Mr. B is moaning and complaining of severe pain to his (L) leg and hip area. He states he lost his balance and fell after tripping over his dog. Mr. B was admitted to the triage room where his vital signs were B/P 120/80, HR-88 (regular), T-98.6, R-32, and his weight was recorded at 175 pounds. Mr. B. states that he has no known allergies and no previous falls. He states, “My hip area and leg hurt really bad. I have never had anything like this before.” Patient rates pain at ten out of ten on the numerical verbal pain scale. He appears to be in moderate distress. His (L) leg appears shortened with swelling (edema in the calf), ecchymosis, and limited range of motion (ROM). Mr. B’s leg is stabilized and then he is further...
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...Leadership & Managerial Qualities Abstract Managers and leaders, whether managing firms, their own organizations, or a platoon must have a good understanding of their habits and leadership traits. Managers and leaders take full responsibility in their communication with their employees to enhance organizations. The way they communicate to their employees ensures whether their team will respect them and work for them, or possibly run the business into the ground. Through truthfulness, optimism, future thinking, and the ability to communicate, managers are the leaders in organizations that keep businesses running smoothly in day-to-day operations. Manager Qualities and Leadership Throughout my life, I have been blessed with the opportunity of being in the presence of exceptional and effective leaders. Many different experiences like being a combat marine for eight years and while serving five years deployed for the OIF, (Operation Iraqi Freedom) and OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) campaigns. During that time I was given great responsibilities and duties which helped give me the direction and skills that have made me become an effective leader and manager. It is essential for a person to be able to communicate and he/she must be humble. One might question how these two seemingly different characteristics or qualities relate to being a leader, but you must note that without these two qualities effective leadership is lost. Communication is everything...
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...Being the Change: Leadership Qualities that Transformed a Nation Abstract This study is an analysis of the essential leadership styles utilized by Mahatma Gandhi in his struggle to gain Indian independence from Great Britain. While his time in South Africa undoubtedly effected Gandhi’s decisions in India, this paper focuses primarily on the “Gandhian” era of India from 1915 to his death in 1948. This analysis does not progress chronologically throughout Gandhi’s life, rather, I examine several different events through the scope of his many different leadership qualities. Being the Change: Leadership Qualities that Transformed a Nation Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, lived from 1869 to 1948, and is better known as Mahatma meaning high-souled, or Bapu in India, which means Father. Gandhi is well known throughout history for leading India to independence through non-violent means. He is often regarded as one of the greatest leaders of all time, and the high esteem in which Gandhi is regarded is pretty much universally accepted throughout the world. What I’m interested in here, however, is determining what specific leadership skills Gandhi mastered in order to achieve not only independence from a harsh, oppressive superpower, but also, the salvation of his followers. That is the issue that I will explore in this glimpse into the life of possibly, the greatest leader the world has ever known. By looking at some specific events, I will show how Gandhi employed both servant...
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...Mahatma Gandhi – Father of the Nation Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2nd 1869 into a middle class Indian family. Unlike any of the other leaders we have examined throughout this course, Gandhi did not possess any leadership qualities as a child. In fact, he was a very mediocre student in school and admitted to not being “good at anything”. In contrast to Nelson Mandela, there was nothing distinguishing Gandhi from any of his peers. As a boy, Gandhi was shy, introverted, and always kept to himself. He was not a born leader nor did he possess any leadership qualities. Another example of how Gandhi was not a born leader was during his studies and upon his return to India. At the age of 18, Gandhi moved to England to study law. After three painstaking years of rigorous study, he managed to pass the bar exam; however, upon his return to India, Gandhi quickly discovered that he could not practice law in India because he could not be objective, he was not capable enough, and he did not know enough about Indian law. This proves that Gandhi was not a genius, nor was he exceptional during his early years. Gandhi is indeed a true example of how leadership is not innate, but learned. The fundamental turning point in Gandhi’s life was upon his return from England after obtaining his law degree. Gandhi accepted a job in South Africa where he realized his higher calling. He experienced direct discrimination because of his ethnicity. Although he was dressed like a high class...
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...Throughout the story we had to decide who is more of a leader. Whether it was Creon or Oedipus. They both show some leadership qualities, but what are leadership qualities? Some qualities are confidence, bravery, and integrity. What about intelligence? Because of these qualities Oedipus is the better leader. Oedipus is the King of Thebes, and as the King he uses his leadership skills to rule his city. “Oh Oedipus, king of the land, our greatest power!” (pg 265 ln 16) He is inquisitive about the riddle that held his city under fear of the monster (Sphinx). He uses his intelligence to solve the riddle defeating the monster that hid behind it. “You freed us from the Sphinx” (pg 265 ln44) In defeating the monster he showed one of his true leadership...
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...to others that they may have the strength to stand on their own." Throughout the entirety of the play The Tragedy of Macbeth written by William Shakespeare characteristics of a good leader are portrayed through one character while on the contrary bad leadership qualities are possessed by another. Duncan, the original king prior to Macbeth, is generous and helpful while Macbeth is the total opposite ruling out of fear and having the quality of betrayal. Both Macbeth and Duncan had opportunities as king to showcase...
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...Question 1: Consider the qualities that mark a leader- Vision, ability, enthusiasm, stability, concern for others, self-confidence, persistence, vitality, charisma, and integrity. On the basis of these 10 qualities, discuss the best leader you have ever had. I would have to say while I was in the Army I has a Leader named SGT Braggs. He was very well versed in his knowledge of the Military and his ability share that knowledge. He was very respectful, and hard when he needed to be but still showed respect. It was almost as if he played the roll of a father figure, you didn’t want to disappoint him. He wouldn’t be angry and yell or scream he would just look at you and tell you that “I thought you knew better” and that “we have to learn...
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...A person with leadership qualities Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr.George Chan Hong Nam, was the deputy chief minister of Sarawak, Sarawak minister of tourism and heritage, Sarawak minister of industrial and development, Sarawak(BN-SUPP) state assemblyman for piasau, and President of Sarawak united people’s party (SUPP). Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr.George Chan was born on the year 24/9/1936, and at Miri,Sarawak. He complete his primary education between the year 1941-1950, and his secondary education was complete between the year 1950-1957. In the year 1962, he continue his education to Sydney, Australia. Dr.George Chan study his primary at two different school and two different place, which are in the year 1941-1942,he study at St.Joseph’s School Miri, Sarawak, and 1942-1950 he study at Seria English School,Brunei. On the year 1950-1957, he continue his secondary at St.Joseph’s Secondary school, Kuching, Sarawak. After he complete his primary, and secondary education, he continue his education at MBBS, Sydney University, Australia. Dr.George Chan. On the year 1956-1966, he have the position as a medical officer, at medical and health department, and on the year between 1981November-1984 February, because of his high moral and good attitude he been choose to became the Mayor of Miri. On the year 1984/3/26,he taking the position of Assistant Minister for special functions, and he became the minister in the Sarawak Chief Minister’s office on the year 1987/4/20. On the year...
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...The Odyssey Essay As Mahatma Gandhi said "A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenched faith in their mission can alter the course of history." This quote greatly relates to Odysseus and his leadership skills, he was a very determined person wanting to make it back home so badly and never gave up hope that he would achieve his goal. Odysseus was a great leader who showed courage and wisdom numerous times throughout his journey. Just as importantly, he thought of not only his own well being, but his crews as well. He was so determined that he made it his priority to stay on track, only veering from course if absolutely necessary. Some important characteristics that a great leader must have are bravery and courage, they must also be wise and witty. Odysseus definitely portrayed all these skills throughout his journey. For example, when he and his men got trapped in Polyphemus's cave, he came up with a clever plan to get them out as safely as possible. He was smart enough at first to tell the cyclops a false name "Nobody-that's my name. Nobody-so my mother and father call me, all my friends". (IX- 410) Tricking the cyclops meant that they wouldn't have been punished for what they did,...
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...Each leader in the world has different interests and different ways of getting them. In this essay I'll be sharing with you three different leaders. Which the all have some good and bad qualities but they all have the same interest. Which is what is best for their people. The first leader is Suleiman the Magnificent, which was what his people called him, was one of the greatest leaders in history. He was an aggressive military that was bot feared and admired by other people in different areas. Suleiman was a good leader to his people and conquered most of Europe. By using strategic tactic such as, using drums and cymbals to strike fear into their enemies. He also would surround his enemies and attack them from all sides and they would be whipped...
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...Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Legendary Leader Matthew M. Thomas Harrison College Instructor Ward March 13, 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Legendary Leader Black history month of 2015 saw some milestones. The 50th anniversary of bloody Sunday and the movie “Selma” which tells the story of Dr. King’s march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma Alabama. These milestones have also made people reflect on the greatest leader in African American history, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In this paper, we will look at Dr. King’s traits, ethics, leadership style, and his method of creating team work in such a way that it changed the world forever. Dr. King’s Traits and Characteristics Dr. King was an Honest, god-fearing, loving person who got his roots in the African American church. Dr. King was a visionary who knew how to keep his eyes on the prize of equal rights, and he also had an ability that few possess to this day. He had the ability to people who normally would be feuding to work together toward a common cause. His famous “I Have a Dream” speech is a great testament to Dr. King’s ability to move the hearts of all men. Dr. King displayed courage in the face of adversity. He was sprayed with water as well as his followers and till yet he was consistent. Consistent with his fight and his message of protest and non-violence. He kept the entire movement moving in the right direction even when it seemed the movement for equality would destroy itself. When...
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...Leadership Qualities Reassessment Paper Ronald Nance BS, RN August 25, 2015 Mary Jane Sansouci The class has revealed that some of the leadership qualities that I initially thought I possessed were both correct and incorrect. An accurate analysis revealed that my personal confidence scored very high on the initial assessment and I believe that still holds true. However, the assessment also stated that I have a deficiency in providing a vision to the people I lead and I definitely still do not agree with that observation. I believe my leadership style is closely related to a transformational style that motivates and rallies people toward a common goal and belief. Vision is an attribute that I believe I utilize quite often to convey an idea and plan when providing guidance to the people seeking leadership. Personally, I aspire to become a more consistent leader when faced with challenges that I don’t want to take on. Proper education and research will provide me with the tools I need to enhance my leadership qualities. Ultimately, advancing my knowledge will create avenues within the leadership environment. I will enhance my communication style in order to effectively convey perspectives and initiatives according to task at hand. In addition, I will become an avid listener to facilitate discussions amongst my peers. The incorporation of these skills will foster a more effective leadership style. Leadership is not always something that is innate within an individual...
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