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Organizational politics and its impact on leadership effectiveness

Vigoda (2000) defines organizational politics as a behavior that strategically maximizes one's self-interests at the expense of the interests of others, and the needs of the greater organization.

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Effective communication and listening in educational leadership

Framing realistic goals for change is a critical component of success for all educational leaders. Dynamic assertives often act as change leaders but they are most effective when their vision of change is securely grounded and articulated in a specific way.

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Effectiveness of command and control leadership in project management

When it comes to different leadership styles there are many different types to choose from. At the same time, there is also no concrete consensus as to the one style that can be called the best.

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Roy Adaptation Model in nursing practice and leadership

The Roy Adaptation Model is one of the most commonly cited and used options when it comes to nursing theories.

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Maintaining school reform initiatives after administrative leadership transitions

It becomes obvious the importance of professional development, mentoring and solid leadership. The legacy of a leader may be kept going if the values and ethics resonate with the remaining leaders within the school.

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Three essential managerial competencies: transformational leadership and communication

The three most important managerial competencies are transformational leadership, the ability to create and sustain communication, and the ability to translate a compelling vision into pragmatic, practical steps to fulfillment.

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Career progression plan for senior leadership in Catholic education

Currently, I am midway in my career and all is going well. At this point in time, I have another 20 -- 25 years of service remaining. From the onset, it is important to note that I have spent the majority of my career in Middle Management with a strong yearning to delve into Senior Leadership.

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The Myers-Briggs type indicator and organizational leadership

Myers-Briggs is a personality inventory system that is based on Carl Jung's theory of personality types. It has been well researched and is a popular model.

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Psychopathic personality traits and presidential leadership effectiveness

While there are surely differences between the three articles, they do indeed share a common theme that can be identified and enumerated.

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Consolidating regional hospital systems through organizational change leadership

The combined hospital system in the southeast region has been mandated to consolidate its resources and integrate the larger Metropolitan hospital with the five smaller rural hospitals.

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