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Leadership as learned behavior, not innate ability

Leaders are born and made. This is what Kouzes and Posner believe in. However, an important dimension to their belief is the statement that leadership is not a gene. Rather than an innate set of skills and abilities, which is widely believed to be the case, leadership is honed.

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Situational leadership and contingency models in modern organizational theory

Leadership has been ongoing for centuries, but in modern times several theories have emerged that have become predominant leadership thought. One of these is situational leadership.

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Leadership strategies for managing distributed virtual teams effectively

Developing a virtual team is more than just assembling a global team of experts who over time have proven they can work for the most part autonomously on complex tasks yet also contribute to larger project-team goals.

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Leadership in academia: decision-making, influence, and organizational advancement

The issue of leadership in the American university is of the utmost importance as the university continues to meet the changing needs of contemporary society.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower's strategic leadership competencies during World War II

General Eisenhower is one of the most notable personalities in United States history who has managed to leave its imprint on both military as well as politics. Much has been said about Dwight D.

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Dr. Manmohan Singh's leadership style and democratic management approaches

In this era of rapid change, incremental focus is being placed on the management function within any social, political and/or business entity. In this order of ideas, the specialized literature presents the reader with a multitude of information on leadership styles.

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Leadership in a posthumous sperm removal hospital decision

Leaders are often put into the position of having to make difficult decisions. At times, the leader must tackle difficult ethical issues.

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Leadership and manipulation in Faulkner's "Lo!"

William Faulkner's Lo! shows an interesting perspective on leadership. The President in this story is supposed to be the leader, but seldom takes a true leadership position. He defers the problem to the Secretary, which causes consternation on the latter's part.

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Leadership development in Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Sharer"

In The Secret Sharer by William Faulkner, we encounter a young captain, unsure of his leadership credentials. He is new to the captain's position, and knows neither his own abilities nor those of his crew. He encounters an unusual situation with a stranger who has come aboard his boat.

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My leadership strengths in vision, empathy, and ethical influence

Leadership is a quality that is often recognized in certain individuals, but it is often difficult to define. This can make it difficult to see in oneself -- it is much either to recognize the leadership skills of another individual because the effects of such skills are often tangible.

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