Introduction According to Gary Yukl (2007) leadership as “the process of influencing others to understand and agree about what needs to be done and how to do it‚ and the process of facilitating individual and collective efforts to accomplish shared objectives”. Different people define leadership in different way but there are several components central to the phenomenon of leadership. For example: leadership is a process‚ it involves influencing others‚ it happens within the context of group‚ it
Premium Leadership Indira Gandhi Indian National Congress
THE” TRUE”STORY OF” FAKE LEADER” SONIA GANDHI Alias ANTONIA MAINO-By SATYAMITRA 88 Votes Who is Sonia? (By Dr. Subramaniam Swamy) Antonia is Sonia’s real name in her birth certificate. Sonia is the name given to her subsequently by her father‚ Stefano Maino [now deceased] following his return from Russia where he had been a prisoner of war. Stefano had joined the Nazi army as a volunteer. Sonia is a Russian not Italian name. While spending two years in a Russian jail
Premium Indian National Congress Lok Sabha Rajiv Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi: Charismatic & Transformational Leader Transformational Leadership The concept of transformational leadership was initially introduced by leadership expert and presidential biographer James MacGregor Burns. According to Burns‚ transformational leadership can be seen when “leaders and followers make each other to advance to a higher level of moral and motivation." Through the strength of their vision and personality‚ transformational leaders are able to inspire followers to
Premium Max Weber Charismatic authority Leadership
Leadership Traits Although research has shown that the presence of specific traits alone do not ensure successful leadership‚ it has been proven that successful historical leaders share certain key traits. According to Shelley Kirkpatrick and Edwin Locke‚ “leaders do not have to be great men or women by being intellectual geniuses or omniscient prophets to succeed‚ but they do need to have the "right stuff" and this stuff is not equally present in all people” (Kirkpatrick & Locke‚ 1991‚ p. 12)
Premium Leadership
Leadership is the process of influencing others to willingly direct their efforts towards the attainment of group or org goals. Key elements: influence‚ intention‚ personal responsibility and integrity‚ change‚ shared purpose and followers. Old paradigm: stability‚ control‚ competition‚ uniformity‚ self-centred‚ hero. New paradigm: change and crisis mgmt‚ empowerment‚ collaboration‚ diversity‚ and higher ethical purpose‚ humble. Difference in leadership and mgmt: 5 elements crucial to organisational
Premium Leadership Ethics
Traits Approach to Leadership Traits Approach to Leadership The traits theory of leadership focuses on the traits of an individual‚ stating that certain traits are found in leaders and not in those who are not leaders. This theory points out that certain personal characteristics are found in those who lead‚ and not in those who do not. The theory states that an individual must have a certain set of traits in order to be a good leader. (Robbins‚ S. P.‚ & Judge‚ T. A. pg 377) Traits associated
Premium Personality psychology Psychology Leadership
Effective Leadership Traits A leader must possess a handful of distinct traits and moral values. Traits‚ defined as character‚ presence and intellect‚ shape how a Soldier will behave and learn in an environment. Values‚ including but not limited to loyalty‚ duty‚ respect‚ selfless service‚ honor‚ integrity and personal courage‚ create a baseline standard of expectation for all Soldiers. Leaders must embody and inspire others to live by these values. Besides developing and improving
Premium Leadership Morality Virtue
Running head: LEADERSHIP TRAITS 1 Leadership Traits Valerie Fryatt OL 125: Human Relations in Administration Southern New Hampshire University November 25‚ 2012 Professor Margaret Donahue LEADERSHIP TRAITS 2 Abstract In this paper‚ I will describe various leadership traits and styles. I will share my opinion of successful leadership qualities as well as share my own strengths and weaknesses as a leader and my strategies to improve my leadership skills including
Premium Leadership
Ten-Relationship-Traits-And-Skills-For-Good-Leadership&id=61353 Ten management traits An important aspect of good leadership is the ability to work and relate with others. When creating and building your unique leadership style consistently developing relational skills is a priority. There are ten qualities that characterize successful leadership in the area of relating and communicating with other people. 1. Availability A good leader is available and in touch with people. An important leadership skill
Premium Leadership Skill
EXAMINATION OF THE LEADERSHIP ABILITY OF BONO TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . 3 Background . .. .. 4 Current Thinking .. . . .. 5 Relationship to Current Leader . .. 7 Conclusion .. .. 8 References .. .. .. .. 10 INTRODUCTION Nearly since the formation of the band U2 in 1976‚
Premium Bill Gates Debt Leadership