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The value of leadership for personal and organizational success

Greetings and salutations to all the distinguished guests, family members, and the Non-Commissioned Officers of Advanced Leaders Course Graduation Class in attendance.

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Stephen Cohen's global mindset theory and competing perspectives on leadership

While it is certainly important for a global leader to have what Stephen L. Cohen refers to as a "global mindset" -- and he refers to a "global mindset" as the most important attribute -- this paper argues that a global mindset is but one of the pivotal leadership traits that an executive needs in…

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Ethical leadership vision in nursing education and practice

There are myriad valid definitions and descriptions of leadership in society, and in the healthcare field there are important leadership styles of substance.

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Situational leadership theory and workplace applications

I believe that leadership must be suited to the needs of the task at hand and also to the needs of the organization, including its human needs. My leadership vision is flexible, dynamic and ever-changing.

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Transformational leadership in promoting ethical climate across cultures

Some researchers have argued that transformational leadership is effective in promoting ethical climate and practices in order to influence individuals' ethical behaviors in workgroups.

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Robert Greenleaf's servant leadership theory and philosophical foundations

The principles of Servant Leadership were laid out by founder Robert Greenleaf in his important 1970 book, The Servant as Leader. Greenleaf, to his great credit, wanted to stress the point that leaders should first serve, and later lead through service.

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Creating a culture of safety in healthcare through psychological safety, active leadership, and transparency

Reflect on how you would create a safe environment in a healthcare setting by applying the 4 characteristics of a culture of safety. They are:

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Lee Iacocca's trait leadership and the failure of integrity at Ford

According to Peter Northouse's book, trait leadership focuses on identifying several qualities: intelligence, self-confidence, determination, integrity and sociability.

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Entrepreneurial leadership and success at Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Five Guys was founded in 1986 by Jerry and Janie Murrell and their sons, all five of whom are part of the business. In 1986-2001 Five Guys opens five locations around the DC metro-area and perfected their business of making burgers.

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Educational leadership through adaptive challenges and level 5 leadership

The article by Heifetz and Linsky takes the position that part of the job of leadership in education is not just teaching, but also "…mobilizing schools, families, and communities" in order to effectively confront serious issues.

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