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Leadership challenges in the 21st century: authenticity, trust, and vision

Leading organizations of people through turbulent, often uncertain times present leaders with an entirely new set of challenges and opportunities to excel than has ever been the case before. According to (Kouzes & Posner, 2003, pp.

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Leadership challenges in special education integration and inclusive classrooms

The issue of leadership in the arena of special education is one that carries with it many responsibilities - particularly in the light of policy changes and reforms that are being implemented in special education.

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Leadership practices and student achievement in school effectiveness

In the book, School Leadership that Works, Marzano, Waters and McNulty analyze any leadership practices that seem to have an impact on leading schools effectively, as well as what leaders can do to increase student achievement, since the authors believe that the distinguishing factors between…

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Leadership and power dynamics in dysfunctional organizations

Industrial or organizational psychology [...] issue of leadership and issues of power in a dysfunctional organization. Leadership is one of the most important aspects of any organization, and it can be a source of stress, dissatisfaction, and job dissatisfaction, as well.

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Leadership styles: autocratic, participative, and free-rein approaches

Leadership Books number of different models of leadership have been developed and offered as a way of assessing leadership skills and understanding the role of leadership in the organization.

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Leadership competencies and theoretical frameworks in management

A leader is an individual who has a vision and is therefore a visionary. The ten core competencies, according to William S.

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Principal Randzo's grade changes and leadership approach in Philadelphia schools

This paper reflects on the article "Principal Changes Student Grades: A Philadelphia Principal Alters Grades. Why?" By Barbara Pytel (2007 April). In this article Pytel reflects on changes made by Principal Randzo at a north Philadelphia school.

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Leadership's role in setting vision and steering through crisis

Leadership is the position or function of one who is in charge or in command of others (American Heritage Dictionary 4th edition 2006). A group or team must have a leader in order to function properly (Willging 2004).

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Cultural diversity and effective team leadership

Leadership In an era of compounding globalization it is critical for leaders to appreciate and understand the many differences between cultures globally, and further, within varying regions of a nation as well.

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Emotional intelligence as a competitive advantage in leadership

Several definitions have been used by specialists in order to create a clear and specific view on what is thought to be Emotional Intelligence. Most definitions are similar, with slight differences regarding certain aspects.

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