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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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Leadership and team confidence in Apollo 13

At the center of this films' relevance in the context of leadership is the confidence leaders bring out of their teams to rise above a challenge no one had anticipated or planned for.

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Leadership and management practices at Google

In assessing how Google has been able to succeed in intensively competitive industries including online search, advertising, and providing licensing of their technologies for use within corporations and governments globally, their leadership and management practices need to be taken into account.

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Leadership ethics and professional identity in journalism and business

Within the academic scope of business theory, it is argued that an ethically-bound organization will be shaped by such a proclivity in its leadership and the way that leadership relates to personnel.

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