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Edward Smither's analysis of Augustine's mentorship model and spiritual leadership

In writing a book about a figure who played a fairly eminent role in the ecclesiastical history of Christianity such Aurelius Augustine, who lived from 354-430 A.D., Edward Smither has a wide body of thematic issues with which to choose from in his work of non-fiction entitled Augustine as a…

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Frederick W. Smith's leadership and innovation at FedEx Corporation

While this paper will not just be a report Smith's tenure, but it will actively analyze his leadership of the FedEx Corporation and how he has affected the placement of the company in the market against its competitors such as UPS.

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Project management's shift from systems perspective to leadership paradigm

In many respects the evolution of project management parallels the development and continual validation of leadership theories, often corresponding to comparable timeframes.

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Marsh & McLennan's response to fraud allegations and leadership reform

"Staggered" by accusations that it cheated its customers, Marsh & McLenan Companies, "the world's biggest broker of commercial insurance," released a statement on November 9, 2001 that it was going to be forced to lay off 3,000 employees in the coming months.

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The Crusades: causes, leadership, and European expansion from the eleventh century

Crusades refers to a series of wars led by Western European Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from the Muslims (Origin pp). Beginning in the Eleventh Century, the Crusades lasted through three centuries, ending in the Fourteenth Century (Origins pp).

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Sun Tzu and Machiavelli's strategic principles in modern business leadership

Sun Tzu's the Art of War with Niccolo Machiavelli's the Prince. Although the two works of art were intended for different aspects of leadership, they both have withstood the tests of time because they are timeless strategic guides for the ultimate success.

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Machiavelli's humanist philosophy and lasting influence on leadership

This report aims to present a clear presentation of Niccolo Machiavelli as a humanist.

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Sun Tzu and Machiavelli's principles for effective leadership and strategy

Business is war, and the tactics of warfare and diplomacy make good business. Long before modern business leaders gave advice breaking down a market into different strategic target areas or segmenting competitors into a 'Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats' framework known as SWOT, the…

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Applying the House-Mitchell Path-Goal Theory to nursing leadership

Philosophy of Nursing: Employing the House-Mitchell Path Goal Theory of Leadership in a Heath care Context The House-Mitchell Path-Goal Theory of contingent and situational leadership stresses that no single person or manager is an island.

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Essential skills for effective project management and team leadership

Project managers have multiple responsibilities within the organization. The demand for qualified project managers continues to rise in an ever-changing marketplace.

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