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Daniel Goleman's emotional intelligence framework for effective leaders

In the recent past, the issue of emotional intelligence has gained significant prominence in leadership circles. This is more so the case after Daniel Goleman authored a book, Emotional Intelligence, which extensively explored the topic and its relevance to leadership.

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Lincoln as an outsider leader and transformational change

Lincoln and leadership" in the Economist discusses Lincoln's leadership skills, showing how, occasionally, in American -- and general history a leader arose who had unconventional leadership skills and was, indeed, an outsider to the system.

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Herman Cain's 9-9-9 tax plan and flat taxation failures

The current Republican leadership race has seen Herman Cain as a front-runner for leadership of the Republican Party and thus, a potential presidential candidate for the 2012 election.

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Pragmatism as a framework for ethical action in public service

Peculiar Ethics of Public Leadership: Pragmatism as a Framework for Action in Public Service The objective of this study is to examine pragmatism as a framework for action in public services. Towards this end, this work will conduct an extensive review of literature in this area of study.

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Personality and stereotyping theories in workplace conflict management

Taking a leadership or management role in the workplace is inherently challenging. This is because it falls upon leadership to manage a wide variance of personalities and needs. This is why it's important to develop a complete understanding of the various theories describing workplace behavior.

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Analyzing Bondas's study of Finnish nurse leaders' motivations

Paths to Nursing Leadership" by Bondas (2006). This qualitative study attempted to determine the motivations behind nurses entering nursing leadership programs and for seeking out jobs in management positions in healthcare.

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Building faculty engagement and academic standards in schools

School/Educational Leadership Scenario I think one of the key points of focus in adequately handling this situation revolves around making sure the rest of the faculty does not feel alienated or feel like they are under a microscope.

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Henry's ethical dilemma: confidentiality, friendship, and student safety

Henry's leadership style had always been personal and this worked well for him and his staff. Henry had been a school administrator for Grover Cleveland High for five years, but he had managed to change the place.

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John C. Maxwell's law of influence in high school basketball coaching

John C. Maxwell developed the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, which provides principles or laws that an individual must follow in order to become a great leader. These laws are applicable to an individual seeking to become a leader regardless of his or her environment i.e.

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Developing strategic leaders in the US Army officer career system

Introduction Strategic leadership is about redirecting the culture of an organization. It is the approach applied by a leader to achieve the objectives desired by an organization. The process involves resource allocation, policy execution and consensus building among the stakeholders.

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