Leaders and History Having a leadership position and being a leader are not the same thing, even though many people believe it is. Being appointed to a leadership role is entirely dependent upon circumstances; being a leader is an innate quality that moves beyond the tactical and into the strategic, allows those with greatness to rise to the occasion, and often results in drastic changes in society and culture. We can

The concepts of leadership -- charisma for example -- become subject to academic study and analysis. This ultimately produces insight into particular leadership types and understanding of the nature of those types (Westley & Mintzberg, 1989). Managers, therefore, can become leaders by adopting more of the traits of leaders. Any split that remains between management and leadership therefore rests on the assumption that some of the traits associated with leadership

Nonetheless, the leadership abilities of Winston Churchill, as Lamb points out, "surely made the difference between defeat and victory during World War II and possibly helped to save Western civilization" (1993, 25). Personalities in Power: The Making of Great Leaders (Lafayette, LA: Huntington House Publishers, 1989) by Florence Littauer. Although somewhat biased, this work illustrates exactly what it takes to become a great leader. As Littauer tells us, "leadership is

Leaders and Managers as Facilitators Leaders & Managers as Facilitators Leaders Role as a Team Builder Leadership Style in Light of Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation (FIRO) Strengths Weaknesses Leadership Style in Light of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Strengths Weaknesses Impact of Leadership within the Cohort Role in Team Development Hindrance in Team Development Team Presentation Planning Execution Team's Strengths Team's Challenges Balance between Task and Process Different Styles of Team Members Contributor Collaborator Communicator Challenger Surprises during Facilitation Sessions Dynamics in Team Development Mission as a Leader References Introduction Facilitators are the most influential and important people in

Chapter One—IntroductionOverviewThis chapter provides an overview of the research problem and presents the research questions and objectives. It also discusses the significance of the study and provides a brief description of the methodology that will be used. Finally, it provides research questions that will guide this study as well as definitions that will help to clarify terms.BackgroundEthical leadership is a critical topic in today’s organizations, given the increasing complexity of

Leaders around You, John C. Maxwell underscores the importance of leadership development within an organization. Growing leaders, not buying them, can help a company achieve its goals. This is because Maxwell values human resources, and the ethical responsibilities existing managers have towards the people they train and mentor. Maxwell also does not limit his discussion to the study of corporate leadership. The author draws on Christian principles, which is