Transformational leaders put more focus on transforming their followers so that there can be a sustainable, self-replicating leadership (Pillay, Villiers and Mayer, 2013:03). Transformational leaders transform their subordinates through knowledge, expertise and vision so that there is an ever-lasting buy-in from the subordinates even if the leader is no longer in the picture. Transformational leadership style is based on effective communication from management to meet objectives. High levels of communication and visibility play a major role when transformational leaders are motivating employees and improving productivity and efficiency. Transformational leadership requires high management involvement in order to achieve goals and objectives.…
Completing assigned tasks and set goals is always the priority to the overall success of a platoons intended mission as well as increasing longevity of the life and health of all soldiers in the squadron. “To accomplish given task, an organizations’ leader and or leaders must efficiently and effectively carry out the primary management functions of decision making, supervising, and making the most of an organization manpower and allocated resources (Mintzberg, 1979). “In doing so leaders can adopt and adjust specific styles of leadership to assist in mission completion. This book report will compare and contrast the leadership styles and characteristics of SFC Rob Gallagher and SFC Jeff Fenlason from authors Jim Fredericks’ “Black Hearts: One Platoon’s Descent into Madness in Iraq’s Triangle of Death”, explaining how their similar but different styles of leadership helped and or hindered their units’ mission failures and success.…
The leadership style that is demonstrated by people that are currently manage at Unit 8200 is mainly through the leadership style which is called democratic style such that dictates described a leader who involved employees in decision-making, delegated authority, and used feedback as an opportunity for coaching employees. In other words, mostly leaders as included at Unit 8200 are implementing participating of SLT leadership styles which managers are giving encouragement the subordinates or employees to discuss among each other in order solve and work for upcoming problems that they might face. For instance, it is very obvious to see that Unit 8200’s managers are giving encouragement to their employees to have at least more that their expectation…
Carolee Followill is the Collegiate Chapter Director for Delta Zeta. Our chapter is incredibly lucky to have such a well-rounded and learned advisor. Carolee is an exemplary sorority women and it was motivating to see where my sorority can take me. Originally from Alabama, Carolee attended the University of Alabama from 1972-1976. While there, she became a member of Delta Zeta and soon became their corresponding secretary.…
Gail Avent serves as the Executive Director and founder of Total Family Care Coalition, a family-run organization located in SE, Washington DC. Ms. Avent developed a grassroots peer-to-peer program and operates as a certified recovery peer support provider. Ms. Avent is the recipient of a Federal Statewide Family Network grant from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA). In her position, she is responsible for overall operations of her organization and she is also the Lead Family Contact, providing oversight of contracts and ensuring advocacy for families and youth through the implementation of System of Care (SOC) for DBH. Ms. Avent partners with DBH to develop certified family and youth peer support worker trainings and…
Leadership Case Study 1. The best leadership style that describes CNO Jones based on the behavior theory is authoritative leader. The authoritative leader mobilizes the team toward a common vision and focuses on end goals. The authoritative style works best when the team needs a new vision because circumstances have changed. Well, the hospital has recently lost 2 surgeons and the surgery volumes have declined by 25% this has caused a dramatic impact on the hospitals budget.…
Ernest Aduku Task 2: Personal Leadership Style Managing Organizations and Leading People – C200 11/20/2017 Personal Leadership Style A1. A1a. I was able to get a good understanding of my personal trait after I completed the seven Habits profile, and I could see the part of me that I need to work on in order for me to become a good leader and person. The areas that I scored higher are the part of me that I do extremely well, and the areas that I scored low are the side of that I need to work hard and improve. The outcome measured the kind of master strategies I capture as a change pioneer.…
Marco, This is the response I know you have expecting concerning the religious accommodation I have requested. To be completely sincere, I knew that it would be denied as soon as I found out John Landeros was involved. I even commented about it while we were in your office. Unfortunately, Mr. Landeros is not professional enough to let past occurrences go and he allows them to influence his decision making. I know I am replaceable, just as every Lowe’s employee is, but I was hoping I could remain with the company I have enjoyed working for while living the standards of my faith.…
I particularly enjoyed the research involved in this assignment. I now have a good sense for not only the leadership style of both Besty DeVos and John King Jr., but also a better understanding of the responsibilities of the U.S Secretary of Education. Comparisons • DeVos is a billionaire like many of her predecessors this positon is not one of financial necessity but rather I believe one of personal commitment and accomplishment. • Like many of her predecessors including both democratic and republic she does not have any direct experience in education, but has been contributing financially to different aspects.…
Wendy Parsons grew up in the small town of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She had a brother, whom both enjoyed playing various sports. When she was twelve years old, she and her family moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and attended Brentwood high school. Her father, Gene Windham, was given the job as assistant coach of Vanderbilt University football team. During Wendy’s senior year of high school, she applied to four different colleges Ole Miss, the University of Alabama, Vanderbilt, and the University of Tennessee.…
I am the newly appointed principal at Atlantic Coastal Elementary School. The collegial leadership team and I are tasked with filling a teacher vacancy position. We have screened, interviewed, and selected five teacher candidates. The two vice principals have recommended Mr. Stewart to fill the teaching vacancy. I have disagreed and recommended Ms. Simpson.…
CNO Jones’ form of management is similar to that of Theory X. Established by McGregor in 1960, theory X is an authoritarian leadership style that focuses on top down management. Kopelman, Prottas, and Davis (2008) note employees under theory X management are considered “lazy, are incapable of self-direction and autonomous work behavior, and have little to offer in terms of organizational problem solving” (p. 255). Prompting managers to micro-manage and make all decisions independently, no matter how it may affect the staff. This same behavior is seen in this case study. Although CNO Jones was fully aware of the hospitals declining financial status she did not take the time to inform her lower level staff.…
Costco CEO Craig Jelinek personifies the leadership style of authentic leadership. Craig is a low-key, organization first, employee dedicated leader who has taken Costco to international fame as a low cost, high ethics, retailer who does not follow the same trends as other large retailers. Craig Jelinek was CNNMoney Magazines top choice for CEO of the year in 20151. Other retailers had bad years competing against on-line retail giant Amazon in 2015, Costco quietly earned 15% profits under Jelinek’s control1. Other retailers were opening early on Thanksgiving to try to cash in early on “Black Friday” sales.…
Bill Walsh book on how he defines leadership, starts with how you have to create an environment of excellence. His stories he tells throughout the book, consider how people need to look at everyday life and becoming a strong and divine leader. His book goes through his time as a coach, and how he made his life by executing leadership and culture into his everyday life. He starts out the book by defining his standard of performance and how he would lead and make people lead by. “Exhibit a ferocious and intelligently applied work ethic directed at continual improvement; demonstrate respect for each person in the organization and the work he or she does; be deeply committed to learning and teaching, which means increasing my own expertise;…