Leadership is seen as a mechanism by which one individual influences others towards community or organizational objectives. It is a mechanism of social impact, requiring voluntary action by followers and is often purposeful and targeted. Leadership is important and not the same as management, like strategy, organisation, hiring, management and management.
One of the first approaches to leadership is the principle of leadership that people are born with certain characteristics. The theory suggests people are born as leaders or not as leaders because the characteristics are generally regarded as part of the personality of a individual. The fundamental concept behind the theory of traits is that successful leaders are born, not created. The principle of characteristics was used in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Studies looked at the essential link between individual traits and the assessment of the efficacy of leadership, in which individual physical, mental and social characteristics were examined.
Today, the word respect is spoken vicariously. However, we may not truly understand what respect means. Respect “is the feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements (Oxford Dictionary). ” This definition can become clear when one learns that respect comes from the Latin respectus, meaning “regard, a … Read more
Compare and Contrast Leadership Styles of Group Commander – Twelve O’Clock High Leadership in war time is a dynamic process. No one particular commander is exposed to the same challenge and implements a textbook solution. While leadership doctrine is provided to commanders, it serves more as a guideline than anything else. This situation can be … Read more
In 1996, a number of expedition teams ascended Mount Everest. During May, a storm hit Everest, causing lives to be lost. This event is now known as the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, and it brought changes to mountain climbing. Numerous individuals wrote about the events that occurred during this climb. Among these individuals was Jon … Read more
Engstrom found itself in a distress situation which resonated with the pattern similar to organizations which are knee deep in crisis. The descent of Engstrom was not attributed to a single event but a chain of interrelated events which led to the downfall of the plant. The Plant suffered setbacks on various fronts such as … Read more
But our naval might is about much more than cutting-edge technology. It’s about the Sailors who make up our force. It is about their ingenuity, their can-do attitude and fortitude in the face of hardship. For the past 240 years, the strength of our Navy and our greatest edge has been our people and our … Read more
Many different people have many different views on what the responsibilities towards the community are and what that community is made up of. Literary authors such as Peter Singer often have different views on responsibilities when compared to other literary authors such as Anna Quindlen. Whilst Peter focuses more on giving anything that is not … Read more
We all have the choice to lead or not. So the question becomes: Why does someone choose to lead? I believe the answer is, fundamentally, that they believe strongly enough in something that they want to take action and are willing to take on the responsibility of being a leader. Such is the case for … Read more
Most people aren’t born leaders, but molded into a leader by their life experiences. In The Once and Future King by T. H White, Wart, an illegitimate child of the king, is molded into a leader by his magical tutor Merlyn. The best leaders aren’t those that are born into a position of power, but … Read more
This reflective essay is based on my experience of having undertaken the Treatment Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) where I was assessed on clinical skills testing my competence and knowledge on delivering low intensity cognitive behavioural interventions using the guided self-help approach (GSH). My aim is to explore and reflective the use of cognitive behavioural … Read more
The ISS course provides an opportunity to learn a lot about initial understanding of national security policy, national strategy and strategic leadership which obviously will help me future positions as a senior strategic leader or their adviser to think, to make a decision then to act professionally. Professor Thomas P. Galvin had identified several competencies … Read more
The only way that someone can fully succeed in life is if they know themselves and their personal actions. Being that I am on the track to become an occupational therapist, it is very important that I know about myself in order for me to interact with my clients. Assessing how I act as a … Read more
A significant part of effective leadership is the close connection between the leader and the follower, which often determines the success of the leaders mission. Unfortunately, this leader-follower relationship cannot be created according to some simple formula. Young leaders of today face special challenges as they try to communicate and interact with their followers and … Read more
With the advent of the feminist movement, the role of women in all parts of society has come under increasing scrutiny. One area of recent controversy is the role of women in the Christian Church. Some churches whose traditions and practices are less rigidly tied to Biblical doctrines have begun placing women in leadership positions … Read more
Leadership applies first of all to the performance of leaders. This is undoubtedly one of life’s most critical things. Leadership has above all contributed to the development of human society. No company or community will succeed without good leadership. Not everybody has this price, moreover. It is because successful leadership requires certain essential features. First … Read more
Nicholas Romanov was an ignorant, incompetent and insensitive leader. His character was the decisive factor in bringing on the revolution The last Tsar of Russia was a tragic figure a classic case of being a leader in the wrong place at the wrong time. Nothing within his power could have prevented the forces of change … Read more
