Fiedler contingency model

Leadership Profile Introduction Leadership is an important aspect of both a professional and an organization. A lot of importance is given to the ability of a person to lead a team effectively. The vision of a leader gives purpose for any organization to achieve success. For example, leaders like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Richard Branson have revolutionized their industries by their vision and leadership abilities. Whether it is Social Media or Business Empires, these leaders have been…

Some people are leaders by default, in that their formal job roles and responsibilities entail leadership functions – this is described as assigned leadership. Others in the team may take on an “informal” leadership role on account of their personality, knowledge and skills, and/or because others perceive them as the most influential. Such leadership is called emergent leadership and arises from the way other group members respond to individuals . Both types of leadership illustrate that anyone…

What makes a great leader? A great leader is someone who Leads by example, Is honest, and Makes intelligent decisions.We have had many great leaders in the past who all have shown how these traits are a few of the many traits needed to be a great leader. One thing that makes a great leader is their ability to lead by example. A great leader wouldn't tell his or her team what to do they would show them. A leader that shows by example shows his or her team that they are willing to work and they…

The mission of JROTC is "to motivate young people to be better citizens". Wikipedia defines a good citizen as someone who shows respect, has a good attitude, helps out his community, and is an overall great person. Within JROTC I have gained all but not restricted to of the qualities above from acronyms and values like the 7 army values (LDRSHIP) to service projects like Operation Maverick Child. Through JROTC, I have been required to learn valuable acronyms, values, and tools. One of the most…

Accountability, Delegation and Irresistibility They say that the right thing to do and the hard thing to do are usually the same. This is mostly true in decision making as a student, professional or leader. I want to improve myself as an accountable leader because it shows that I possess integrity—that I’m able to make decisions that are ethical for my firm or group, and willing to take responsibilities for my actions regardless of the cost. Moreover, accountability entails commitment. To earn…

Open to interpretation, leadership is a broad term. There are all kinds of leaders - Autocratic to Participative, Transactional to Transformational. Situation and contextual factor plays vital role in defining a leader. A participative leader would not function well on a autocratic leadership style. With every leader being different, Thomas Cronin has outlined seven essential qualities that defines a good leader; "Knowledge, sense of priority, integrity, compassion, create and resolve conflict,…

The core values that define the legacy of Howard University, are similar to those core values I use as a guide whenever I set out to accomplish a task. I always ask myself, will this task show my ability to work with others and will it show my excellence, my true leadership qualities, my truthfulness and or my service? Excellence, leadership, truth and service are the core values used to implement Howard University’s visions. In achieving excellence, I have developed the competency to…

In my humble opinion, I am confident that the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, is built upon wholeheartedly acts of kindness, as well as encouraging extraordinary scholastic achievement. The acts of service performed by the organization are not limited to a college campus, nor the surrounding community. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, is a global organization. I am also convinced that the organizations' purpose is to promote unison among women, which creates lifelong…

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader”. John Quincy Adams. Leadership is extremely important in determining the overall success of the marching band. Not only do section leaders help their sections to improve, they also set an example for the overall character of the band. I want to be the flute section leader for the Emerald Brigade. I have many leadership capabilities necessary to excel in this position. My organization,…

The Explanation Characterization of a person does not just begin and end with their personality traits. However, it must take into account a person’s experiences, effect on others and what they left behind. There is a difference between standing up for what one’s beliefs and becoming a hero. Both of these can leave a legacy but McMurphy found that in order to be considered heroic, he had to facilitate those in need to make a change in their own lives. McMurphy’s stubborn, and rule breaking…