Steve Jobs: A Transformational Leader Steve Job’s is a visionary inventor who is co-founded and CEO of Apple Inc.‚ the most valuable company in Silicon Valley. Before claiming his title as CEO he first got ousted from his company in 1985 and invited back as interim CEO in 1997. In the following decade he survived two near death experiences‚ one securities-law scandal‚ and also conceptualized and ran his product line-up to become the dominant leader in four distinct industries – music‚ movies
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The differences between an effective and ineffective leader is one that build teams and one that builds trouble. An effective leader is an integral part of his team‚ always willing to pitch in to help get the job done. An ineffective leader insists on maintaining a safe rank-pulling and emotional distance from his team‚ never allowing his hands to get dirty or to help anyone. He must always feel it is necessary to remind others of his superior position and privileges. However‚ an effective leader
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A transformational leader is a person that lays his/her goals out and takes extraordinary measures to accomplish them. Their goals usually focus on the well being of the situation and their people. They strive to change the views of others and convince followers that the ethical behavior is morally correct of the leader’s. An example of an exceptional leader would be Steve Jobs‚ the current CEO/co-founder of Apple Inc. Jobs is considered a leading figurehead in both the entertainment and computer
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described in contemporary leadership literature. Indeed Daft (2005) describes leaders as transformational when they operate as change agents and induce people to; “transcend their personal interests for the good of the organization” (p 63) James Mc.Gregor Burns (1978) describes Transactional leadership as‚ “a barter‚ an exchange of wants between leader and follower.” (p 63) The definitions of transformational and transactional leadership support the basic dictionary definitions ‚ however much greater
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Leaders are a causal force — they cause things to happen that were not going to happen without their influence. They are future oriented and they envision possibilities that are often discontinuous with the past. They are adept at innovating‚ articulating a vision‚ architecting strategies‚ and inspiring growth and development in others on behalf of the vision. Leaders are rich in determination and unwavering in resourcefulness. Thus‚ every person in every role has the opportunity and responsibility
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experiences‚ episodes‚ pre-occupations and challenges that created turning points in advancing the subject’s leadership role. Leadership Capacities Walt Disney was a leader who exemplified many leadership capacities throughout his 43-year Hollywood career. He demonstrated a strong moral purpose and worked hard to make a difference in the lives of everyone who had interactions with Walt Disney Productions. His moral convictions were instilled in him by his parents at a young age. Walt was always
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“In order to win a man to your cause‚ you must first reach his heart‚ the great high road to his reason.” Abraham Lincoln (cited in Crowley‚ M (2001) As one of the most successful transformational leaders in political history‚ Abraham Lincoln inspired loyalty and willingness for self-sacrifice among his followers by raising their level of motivation through the development of a shared vision‚ morality‚ loyalty‚ trust and communication.—as evidenced by changing their attitudes toward emancipation
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Essay Plan Question: What is the difference between a leader and a manager? What is the relative importance of leaders and managers to the success of organizations today? Provide an example of a manager you consider to be a leader and explain why you think they are. Introduction * The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why. Manager works effectively and efficiently; leaders develop the power with people. * Two distinctive systems yet related to each other. In other
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Rosa Louise McCauley was born on February 4‚ 1913 in Tuskegee‚ Alabama to proud parents Leona and James McCauley a teacher and carpenter respectively. After her parents’ separation‚ she went to live with her grandparents and attended a local school for African American children. Segregation was very prevalent during this time. Whites and Blacks had different churches‚ schools‚ stores‚ elevators and even drinking fountains. Places often had signs saying "For Colored Only" or "For Whites Only". The
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Six Sigma Qualtec Improving Your Business Results Transactional Black Belts Are Different! Six Sigma In Service and Transaction Environments Six Sigma Qualtec – All Rights Reserved August 5‚ 2015 Improving Your Business Results Transactional Black Belts Are Different! Transactional Black Belts are different! We advance this argument based on our experience that Transactional Black Belts often encounter environments where no process is defined‚ often must define and re-design a whole process
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