Running head: BILL GATES: A LEADER IN INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY Bill Gates: A Leader in Innovative Technology Richardo Coccia Baker College MGT 451R: Management Styles and Strategies Tim Martin July 8‚ 2008 Abstract The Microsoft Corporation has been a giant in the software industry for over three decades. The company’s founders‚ Bill Gates and Paul Allen‚ put together an operating system for the computer world that ultimately captured the attention of every one on earth. However‚ it was
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Chief William J. Bratton‚ Compstat‚ and Leadership When one thinks of a leader‚ what type of person do we think of? Is that individual a hero that we see on television‚ a cartoon character‚ a family member‚ or is that person a public servant? Regardless of occupation and title‚ a leader is a person who inspires others and they know how to motivate people. “When they arrive‚ you see something about them that stands out. The inner strength of their leadership ability emerges”. (Gonzalez‚ 2007
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One of the most powerful leadership positions a person can hold is by being the President of the United States of America. Many privileges come with being a president including lifetime security‚ an unlimited amount of staff‚ residence in the White House‚ etc. However‚ with those wonderful privileges also comes with an extremely demanding and stressful job. Therefore‚only certain people with the fitting characteristics and abilities are capable of leading the United States. The same characteristics
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confidence in exemplifying respect; allowing others (higher ups or lower cadets) to have their say whether I concur with it or not. I strive to allow each cadets in the unit to showcase their unique abilities and skills. The key quality in a successful leader is leadership‚ the ability to be the visionary for the people who are working under them. I am the type of person who can set the course and direction for the lower-ranking cadets‚ keeping them
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Beowulf "Leadership is an action‚ not a position." This quotation by Donald McGannon shows how Beowulf‚ the extraordinary man from Geatland‚ was a successful leader. Three characteristics that help make up a leader is showing courage‚ being selfless and loyal. Beowulf portrayed these three attributes throughout his own life. "Though they loved him life seasoned elders answered his courage urged him onwards gazed at the weather wished for the sun." Beowulf fought many battles from the
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organizations. Groups would not function to its full potential without the presence of a leader. Chiefs take charge of tasks at hand. Ships do not reach their destinations without captains. Kingdoms do not excel without kings. Beowulf demonstrates real leadership. He shows strong attributes of a great leader such as kindness‚ loyalty and courage. Kindness displays when showing compassion for others. Courage displays when one does something that others would not. Geatland’s warrior shows these attributes
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Six months after Pearl Harbor the American Navy under the command of Admiral Chester Nimitz launched an attack at Midway Atoll. History from that point forward has painted the American victory as one owed to Lady Luck more than ingenuity‚ skill‚ or superior tactics. Craig Symonds believes‚ in his book Midway‚ that despite the shock of that devastating day at Pearl Harbor‚ it is due to old fashioned human know how that won the battle at Midway. According to him it is “people who make history…”‚ and
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A good leader should have four qualities to prove that they are capable of leading a group. The four qualities a leader should possess strength‚ intelligance‚ compassion‚ and most importantly courage. A leader who possesses these qualities is a good example of a leader who can lead their group wisely and carefully. Odysseus has all the qualities that a good leader should obtain in order to lead a group. The four qualities a leader should possess are: strength‚intelligence‚compassion and should be
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Throughout the past decades‚ the greatest leaders of all time have been listened to and admired upon by the world. A leader can possess many qualities; however‚ there are only a few qualities that help outperform a leader to be a great one. Thus‚ the question that comes to mind is “What are the qualities that make a great leader?” A great leader puts the people’s interests above his/her own. A great leader is also true to his/her word even when the circumstances are complicated. Additionally‚ a great
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or the ability to do this. Leadership involves (1) establishing a clear vision‚ (2) sharing that vision with others so that they will follow willingly‚ (3) providing the information‚ knowledge and methods to realize that vision‚ & (4) coordinating and balancing the conflicting interests of all members and stakeholders. A leader steps up in times of crisis‚ and is able to think and act creatively in difficult situations. Unlike management‚ leadership cannot be taught‚ although it
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