Leadership
Essays

Ivan IV or Ivan the Terrible deserves the moniker attached to his name. However, he does not necessarily deserve the modern interpretation of the word "terrible". Certainly, Ivan did terrible things both in his position…

The Campaign for Fiscal Equity (CFE) lawsuit against New York City was aimed at reforming the state funding system based on the argument that the New York State was not complying with its constitutional obligation to…

Leading organizations of people through turbulent, often uncertain times present leaders with an entirely new set of challenges and opportunities to excel than has ever been the case before.

When historians and others engage in discussion on the French Revolution, they begin with discussions about why the people of France became unhappy and began rioting, bringing about a violent end to France's royal…

It is a little known fact that there two types of insider trading -- legal and illegal. Usually, when we think of insider trading, we think of only the illegal, unethical acts of individuals trying to make their…

This is a case study about the sustainability problems of the ongoing logging actions taking place in Tasmania, Australia. The case study focuses on the current situation of logging in Tasmania and reasons why it is…

"The Night of the Long Knives" (also known as "Operation Hummingbird" or "Rohm-Putsch" in Germany) occurred on the days between June 30 and July 2, 1934, when the Nazi regime committed a series of political executions.

The foreign exchange options trading disaster in 2003, along with other effects in the period from 2001 to 2003, were a clear indication that the internal structure, organizational culture and approach at the National…

Abstract Individuals who are able to not only understand but also control their emotions and those of others are said to have a high degree of emotional intelligence. In addition to addressing emotional intelligence and its various components as highlighted by Daniel Goleman, this text also comes up with a comparison between two approaches to leadership, i.e. transformational leadership and transactional leadership. The text also seeks to determine who amongst a transformational leader and a transactional leader would be better suited to take the pulse of a team as well as its concerns and thoughts.

This essay charts Paul's second missionary journey with a particular focus on his time in Philippi. By examining the social, cultural, and historical contexts of the cities Paul visited, one can better understand how this context relates to his theological message. Paul's message to the Philippians recognized their Roman cultural heritage, and it stands as a prime example of Paul's careful consideration of his audience.