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Oedipus versus Creon: leadership and justice in Sophocles' tragedy

The Better King: Oedipus or Creon? "Oedipus Rex," a play by Sophocles, details the life of Oedipus as the tragic king of Thebes.

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George Washington's military leadership, political precedent, and architectural vision

When George Washington died on December 14, 1799, he was hailed as America's "savior" and the "father of liberty" (Petri pp). Today, he is referred to as the father of this country.

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Continuous learning and leadership development in government service

For more than 20 years, I have been a leader in both the government and in the private business environment. This encompasses both work in the United States Army as a noncommissioned officer, and work in the civilian world within the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Hispanic women in the United States workforce and leadership

Hispanic-American women have struggled for centuries to get their respect and acknowledgment. Hispanic women have been at their helm, whether it is in the home, workplace or in the society.

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Meg Whitman's leadership and eBay's rise to dominance

Meg Whitman, dubbed the "Czarina of Net auctions" by Business Week, is the CEO and mastermind behind the success of eBay, Incorporated.

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Steve Jobs' leadership style and corporate comeback

Deutschman, Alan. (200) The Second Coming of Steve Jobs. New York, Doubleday. For those individuals with short memories, Steve Jobs of Apple Computer is the technical guru who led his company to prominence with the iMac and the iPod.

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Military integrity and leadership in the continental army

The Seven Core Army Values, Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage, are the essence of being a solider (Living pp).

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Distinguishing between management and leadership in organizations

Management and leadership are often mistakenly considered to be the same thing. In truth, management and leadership are different processes and involve different activities. This means that a good leader is not necessarily a good manager, and that a good manager is not necessarily a good manager.

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Charles Merrill's leadership revolution at Merrill-Lynch

Charles Merrill, the co-founder of the Wall Street brokerage firm Merrill-Lynch, influenced his company's strategy, and the future of the securities industry as a whole, by his leadership: through offering new Wall Street investment alternatives to average individuals.

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Discipline and leadership in Patrick O'Brian's Master and Commander

It is clear from the beginning of the novel, Master & Commander, and especially from Jack Aubrey's first meetings with his crew, that discipline among shipmates and respect for superiors are essential qualities on a battle ship. In the light of the requirements of this setting, this is logical.

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