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Paradigm shift and diversity in workplace leadership

The term "paradigm shift" implies not only a deep change in an external state of affairs but a change of consciousness. Integrating diversity in the workplace, while it may seem straightforward, involves a paradigm shift because of the nature of racism, sexism, and all other prejudices.

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Meg Whitman's transformative and transactional leadership at eBay

Meg Whitman is the head of one of the most successful companies of the Internet era, the online auction site eBay. Her success with the company reflects both the basic ingenious structure of eBay itself as well as her own abilities as a leader.

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General Ulysses Grant's military leadership during the American Civil War

The Civil War in the United States can be considered as the darkest moment in its relatively young history. (Mitgang, 2000) His Gettysburg State of the Union Address is perhaps the shortest in history; but the depth of meaning and the profundity of emotions it invokes should never be forgotten.

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Contemporary Management's approach to modern leadership and organizational practice

When first introduced to the market in 1998, Contemporary Management, by Jones and George made a large impact on the areas of modern management.

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Akhenaten's religious revolution and self-absorbed leadership in ancient Egypt

Akhenaten was one of the great pharaoh's of Egypt that is still the object of much introspection, question and mystery. Akhenaten's reign has been characterized as notable in relation to the many unusual changes the pharaoh instituted while leading the people of Egypt.

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Post-Cold War conflicts and nation-building leadership in Georgia

Smith and Kidron, the end of the Cold War ironically initiated a series of belligerent conflicts across the globe.

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How communications shaped my path to leadership and service

A persistent interest in sociology helped me to eventually narrow my choice of academic concentration. Sociology classes engaged me in ways most other subjects did not; I found myself applying what I would learn in the classroom to my personal life and to my worldview.

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Managing corporate layoffs through critical thinking and leadership

restructuring needs at the company, even though financially the plan may make sense, no one wants to be associated with such an unpopular method of cost cutting as instituting massive layoffs of existing employees.

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Ten aspects of successful group facilitation and leadership

Your function as a group facilitator and leader is to see to it that the most constructive decisions are made and the positive and creative actions are followed through on. One way to do these things is in how effectively you are able to conduct planning and follow-up meetings.

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Michael Fullan's five components of effective leadership

The book Leading in a Culture of Change by Michael Fullan discusses the essential factors that help develop effective leadership (and management) in a period and society that is dominated by cultural diversity.

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