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Transformational leadership and the evolution of managerial roles

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Defining leadership styles and their effectiveness in organizations

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Distributed leadership and HR strategy in public elementary schools

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Administrative leadership in organizations: applying Moore's strategic triangle and new public service

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Ethical leadership and decision-making for modern military NCOs

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Distributed and servant leadership effects on student achievement in middle schools

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Telework leadership practices and virtual team management strategies

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Transformational leadership and production scheduling in organizational management

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Distributed leadership models for addressing school principal job stress

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Ethical leadership and sustainability practices in Nike and Puma

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