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Andrea Jung's leadership style and rise to executive success

Andrea Jung is one of the most powerful female executives in the United States, making a study of her leadership style necessary, not only for women who aspire to executive positions, but for all people who aspire to executive positions.

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The essential role of effective communication in leadership

Leadership doesn't just depend on communication; leadership is communication. The essence of leadership is transmitting knowledge, information, ideas, and emotions to others. Any leader in the workforce, no matter what industry or department, must practice effective communication skills.

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Leadership effectiveness in higher education institutions today

The impact of an organization's leadership on its performance is well documented, but when it comes to higher education, a number of things have changed in recent years that have challenged even the most effective leader's ability.

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Leadership requires action, not hierarchical position

Instead, a person can be identified as a leader based on their traits, behaviors, attitudes, goals, and the results that they achieve. First, a leader must have traits that make him or her capable of the monumental task that is leadership. These qualities include, first and foremost, motivation.

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Effectiveness of leadership theories in contemporary organizations

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Leadership theory evolution: from great man to contingency approaches

The 20th century saw an explosion of leadership theories that attempted to explain why certain individuals seemed to excel in affording more capable leadership than their equally qualified counterparts when at the helm of organizations.

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Leadership and ethics in Michael Hoffman's the Emperor's Club

When viewing Michael Hoffman's the Emperor's Club, students of leadership and ethics are stunned with the implications of this film about high school students and their history teacher.

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Personal leadership audit: identifying strengths, weaknesses, and development needs

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Emotional intelligence and trust as foundations for long-term leadership development

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Gayle Avery's leadership paradigms and modern applications

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