Transactional leadership

Each of the speakers we had in our class this semester had their own leadership approach. They have each found their own unique way to use their leadership style to grow into successful businessmen and businesswomen. Throughout the semester they have shared their leadership advice and experiences with us. The three speakers that I feel had the most impact on me were James Spaniolo, John Goolsby, and Carolyn Mentesana. James Spaniolo’s presentation was very casual, yet energetic. He had a sense…

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…

Leadership Theories Leadership is an important part of how an organization will function. The right leader will have followers that will work with the leader to achieve the organizations desired goals by using different leadership theories. This paper will explain the concepts of behavioral theory within my organization as well as the traits and characteristics of an effective leader. Behavioral theories of leadership are based upon the belief that great leaders are made not born. This…

CHAPTER TWO Literature Review 2.1 Overview: In this chapter, I will give an overview about the relevant literature regarding transformational leadership and the evidence regarding its use within educational and organisational settings. The significance of literature review underlies its participation in increasing researcher 's understanding to the issue under investigation. Hart (1998) stated that reviewing the relevant literature helps the researcher to generate more ideas about the topic.…

that they would like to be treated. This logic actually made more sense to me because every individual is different and may not want to be treated the same way that I am. Situational Leadership Theory I believe that the situational leadership theory is utilized the most at JP Morgan chase. The situational leadership theory is where leaders primarily examine change, and adjust to the particular…

The EMS Leadership Challenge: A Call to Action was written by Mitchell R. Waite, Ph.D. “Dr. Waite earned his doctorate from Walden University in Applied Management and Decision Sciences with a specialization in Leadership and Organizational Change” (Double Diamond Leadership Authority). He has written three books pertaining to leadership, Fire Service Leadership: Theories and Practices, The EMS Leadership Challenge: A Call To Action, and 400 Days: A Call To Duty. Dr. Waite has an extensive…

In this paper I would like to analyze the leadership style of Giovanni Voltolini, emerged during his guest speech at the Free University of Bolzano in January 2016. Giovanni Voltolini is the manager of the Italian branch of Nixon, an American company specialized in watches and, more in general, accessories for both man and women. During his speech, he discussed many aspects of his personal view of leadership. What I found particularly interesting was that, as the director of the Italian…

James MacGregor Burns’ Leadership also offers critical insight into the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of moral leadership. According to Burns, “transformational leadership demands commitment, persistence, courage, perhaps selflessness and self-abnegation. Pragmatic, transactional leadership requires a shrewd eye for opportunity, a good hand at bargaining, persuading, reciprocating.” Simply put, transformational leaders seek to mobilize their followers to through act of…

Question: Critically evaluate the impact of management leadership approach on employee engagement initiatives. Include examples to illustrate your answer. This essay focuses on management leadership approaches as drivers for employee engagement The success or failure of an organisation depends on its employees and hence they are an organisations most important asset. This realization has found its way up from being a relatively disregarded issue in the lower quarters of the Human Resource…

Leadership Theories and Concepts In this paper, the writer will discuss trait and behavioral theories, types of leaders, leadership styles, leadership models, and situational factors. The case study Low Five will be discussed as well as how the list above applies to it. The writer will discuss the case study, scholarly research, and textbook material to elaborate on leadership and the factors that play a role in it. The reader will understand what the coach’s leadership style and behaviors…