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John Maxwell's theory of leadership development and influence

In Developing the Leader within You, John Maxwell (1993) defines leadership simply as the ability to influence people. Leadership is "nothing more; nothing less" than influence (p. 1). Having followers is what defines a leader, not a title.

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Barack Obama's leadership style of compromise and conciliation

Barack Obama became the first African-American president of the United States in 2008, an accomplishment that few believed could have transpired only a few years before his meteoric political rise. Since his inauguration, 'no drama Obama' (as he is known) has drawn fire from the left and the right.

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Applying John Maxwell's leadership principles to AAFES organizational priorities

As a military-led organization, Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is characterized by a strong sense of integrity and respect for organizational hierarchies. There is also a strong sense of devotion to the individuals the organization serves: the U.S. armed services.

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Yukl's multi-linkage model of leadership and situational variables

Yukl (2010) does not oversimplify leadership or its practical application. Instead, Yukl (2010) proposes a multi-linkage model in which the leader has a primary effect on situational variables, which in turn impact members of the team and thereafter, team performance.

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Essential characteristics of effective organizational leadership

Leadership is a critical element of modern organizational management. In many respects, the quality and effectiveness of leadership can make the difference between a successful and profitable organization and an unsuccessful and unprofitable organization.

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Mike Krzyzewski's leadership philosophy and lasting impact at Duke University

In college basketball, some coaches move from team to team, chasing high salaries rather than remaining loyal to a particular academic institution -- or they leave for the higher profile and better-paid stratosphere of the coaching pantheon of the NBA.

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Leadership and transformation in Dead Poets Society

"Carpe Diem, boys! Seize the day! Make your lives extraordinary." The image of Robin William's teacher in the film Dead Poets Society (1989) has become an iconic representation of what a good teacher should resemble: Williams embodies a teacher who inspires a love of poetry in his students, and…

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Leadership attributes needed for higher education institutional change

The sphere of higher education demands leaders that are strong and efficient at carrying out the stated goals of the institutions they serve. In recent years there have been many changes at institutions of higher learning.

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Debunking the charisma requirement in effective leadership

At certain points in my life I have had a tendency to place certain figures of authority on mental pedestals, esteeming them beyond what their actual qualities and actions warranted.

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Project management skills and scope control in solutions leadership

Solutions leadership focuses on the business environment, where projects are managed in such a way as to be completed within the optimal timeframe and funding requirements. This means that the solutions leader needs a high level of organization and negotiation skills.

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