Leadership

Leadership is not the exercise of power, but instead the empowerment of others...Effective leaders lead by pulling not pushing, inspiring not ordering, and enabling rather than containing others” (Burdenuk, 1992, p.21). As the importance of school leadership grows its accompanying underlying theory is being continually developed with established approaches being refined and new models emerging. Labels that have been used to define the field of school leadership have changed over time from…

Great leaders are Inspirational and visionary. Leadership styles vary greatly, however, from person to person. The most suitable leadership style depends on the function of the leader, subordinates and the situation. It is sometimes nerve racking being presented to a group that you are new to. However there is always a purpose in the presentation. Generally you want everyone to be comfortable with change and be able to function as a whole. Leadership styles impacts the culture of the company,…

There are many theories based on leadership. Leadership styles are diverse, and it may take various forms before one works best for a business. The evidence suggests that there is not one leadership theory that best fits every person or organization. This paper breaks down into two areas of discussion on leadership theories - Authentic, Cognitive, and Shared Leadership. The first area of discussion is a brief summary of each of these theories. The second topic of discussion is on how each…

Leadership Interview Notes: About the interviewee: Mrs. Roopina Maan is my interviewee. The reason behind taking her interview as leader was that I know her personally as well as professionally. She acts very professionally and I had a pleasure of interviewing Mrs. Maan. She currently operates three locations of Husky Gas stations in west Kootenays. She is in business platform from last 22 years. She very frankly told me, you know I am still learning. These words surprised me and make me curious…

As I am about to complete my 10th year in education and continually take stock of my impact on the learning of children I begin to look at more closely my leadership beliefs. I have had a rich and varied series of experiences. Through these experience I noticed that I am a strong believer in the potential of an academically rigorous, values based education. My belief in the importance of creating an instructional experience that spirals and builds from one grade to the next, one level to the…

leaders. The following essay will discuss the strengths and weakness of Mr. Ghosn approach to change leadership at Nissan. Additionally, the essay will discuss his philosophy of leadership as well as he aligned his behavior with his philosophy. Mr. Ghosn has several strengths. First, he was an effective leader as he shaped the behaviors of the individuals. This was successful…

Leadership and the attributes of leaders are intensely studied subjects in behavioral science, regardless of the colossal amount of work that has been completed in research, there are still many unanswered questions concerning leadership (Izzettin, 1978, p. 99). Prior to World War II, behavioral science was specifically engaged in narrowing down the personality traits that defined effective leadership through trait studies; unfortunately, efforts to find a specific trait proved futile (Izzettin…

study; it involves an element which links the testing of a developing theory. In a theory on the topic of leadership, several articles were reviewed to identify the relationship between the variables of the study.…

There term leadership has somewhat of an elusive definition. It is associated with individuals directing the activities of a group or a person who influences, motivates, or enables others to achieve success. The consistency within the determination of leadership is the influencing of the other individuals or team members as well as providing direction of the group towards an intended target or objective. A leader’s approach is impacted by their philosophy prompted by two prominent techniques…

During the my high school years I have participated in the State College Area High School Renaissance Faire. At this time I have 2 different leadership positions one involves teaching a group of students to sword fight and the other leadership position involves advertising the club to the school. As a part of this club I have learned to speak in front of other people. Since my Sophomore year of high school I have participated in the chamber orchestra group at my high school. This group is for…