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History and Theories of Modern Leadership Studies

Explores leadership theory from the Great Man era to servant leadership, comparing adaptive, transformational, authentic, and servant leadership models.

Theories

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Spiritual leadership and ethical values in business organizations

Can we introduce more values and spirituality to our business models successfully and with promise of greater financial rewards?

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569 words

Building ethical leadership through accountability and transparency in organizations

The foundation of any successful enterprise over the long-term is the ability to continually sustain and grow trust in the vision, mission, objectives and strategies of its leaders.

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Poor leadership and World War I's impact on the 1917 Russian Revolution

Autocracy of Nicholas illustrated his poor means of governance. As the leader of Russia, Nicholas together with his associates found it difficult to establish democratic means of governing.

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Getting it done: lateral leadership without formal authority

Getting it Done: How to Lead When You're Not in Charge by Roger Fisher, coauthored by Alan Sharp is a management book for individuals who need to work with others in a professional and personal environment.

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Distinguishing transformational and charismatic leadership styles

This paper discusses the qualities of great leaders, and examine specifically the characteristics of transformational leaders and charismatic leaders. There are various leadership styles, which may be dictated by the management culture as well as the needs of the organization or venture.

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The difference effective leadership makes in organizations

The process of social influence in which someone can procure the aid and support of others in the achievement of a common task is leadership. Leadership definitions that are more inclusive of followers also exist.

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Personal values and ethics in managerial leadership

Values, morals, and ethics are part of a system on which people base their conduct related to themselves or other people.

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Cattell's leadership potential equation and its application to Bill Myers

Raymond Cattell, a leading pioneer in the field of personality assessment, there are several traits which make up his Leadership Potential equation. He derived this equation based upon the study of military leaders, and it is still used today to determine an effective leader.

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Comparing leadership approaches and managerial styles in organizations

There are various applications of leadership, each of them revealing diverse features.

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