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Realism-quality leadership in nonprofit foster care services

I have described myself as a 'realism-quality' leader who believes on the need to be task specific. I try to set realistic goals that are achievable and conceivable for my subordinates.

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Captain Michael Abrashoff's leadership transformation of the USS Benfold

Captain D. Michael Abrashoff was one of the graduates from U.S. Naval Academy and he was also an assistant of military as a former secretary of defense. Though in 2001 he left his profession of navy and turned to a founder of grassroots leadership. (Barr, Frumi, 2002)

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Leadership philosophy for sustainable construction and team development

Give respect to the creative abilities of people who love competition and technology and watch as they build a better future.

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The author's realism-quality leadership style and its practical advantages

I would describe my leadership style up to this point as a 'realism-quality' leader. This has partially been a function of the types of leadership positions I have been called upon to occupy over the course of my career.

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Leadership and ethics in Conrad's "The Secret Sharer"

In Joseph Conrad's short story "The Secret Sharer," a young unnamed captain strives to prove to both his crew and to himself that he is that both the physical and mental strength to lead them and keep them alive. At the heart of the story is this internal conflict.

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Leadership and manipulation in the Tao-te Ching and The Prince

The Toa-te Ching is a text which was written many centuries ago. The work is attributed to Loa-tzu and functions as a treatise on the Tao religion. The primary purpose of the writing is as a religious tome designed to instruct and also to inform about the basic tenets of the religion.

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Effective communication and leadership in virtual teams

Virtual team leaders have the same core responsibility of all team leaders, regardless of the context in which they lead: to keep channels of communication open.

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Leadership and governance in the Canadian Red Cross blood scandal

Steven Ott (2001, p.1) defines governance as an "umbrella term that includes the ultimate authority, accountability, and responsibility for an organization." However, literature and several case studies have identified that leaders play a significant role in supporting governance (Lord et al.,…

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Servant leadership and distributed leadership in educational settings

Larchmont, NY. This text focuses on how an educator or member of educational administration can use methodologies first utilized in business practices to become a more effective leader.

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Leadership styles and patterns at Child Advocacy Services

In order to effective, efficient, and profitable, an organization needs a good leader. However, leadership styles differ greatly, and what works for one organization may not work for another.[footnoteRef:1] This paper will thus attempt to describe four points: [1: The Art of Leadership. (2011).

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