Category: Leadership

  • Ciputra Group and Leadership Theories

    Table of Contents Problem Identification Applicable theories Evaluation of alternatives Recommendation Reference Problem Identification The problem facing Ciputra group seems to be in succession planning. Specifically, there is a risk that should the current CEO – Mr. Ciputra, retire, the group’s leadership will be in disarray especially since all the four children have an equal…

  • Leadership in Extreme Situations: Iraq War

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction It is essential to have a leader who understands the needs of employees and the tasks assigned to them for any field of activity and any team. The combination of strict management and friendly exhortation pushes team members to do their job efficiently and feel comfortable…

  • Good Leadership and Its Importance in Nursing

    The field of nursing has undergone a tremendous evolution that poises it to adequately handle modern challenges. The theme of leadership resonates throughout nursing and seldom much is achievable without it at the personal and organizational level. The qualities that make good leaders are personality characteristics that poise them to succeed in their role. These…

  • Reflecting on Leadership Skills – A Personal Evaluation

    Conflict avoidance is one behavior that tends to undermine my leadership performance. Its prevention is an intentional way of leading, applied to improve the performance and outcome of leadership. However, the causalities between conflict prevention and good governance are uncertain. Therefore, the deliberate implementation of avoiding conflict as an aspect of effective management implies that…

  • Strengths-Based Leadership for Nursing Managers

    Strength-based leadership is integral in improving organizational productivity because it focuses on leveraging employee strengths for organizational development (Kanefield, 2011). At the same time, it focuses on harnessing employee strengths to enhance workplace dynamics (Lussier & Hendon, 2016). My key strengths as a leader include patience and strategic thinking. These two attributes have been instrumental…

  • Transformational Leadership and Empowerment by Ismail

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction This paper will provide a critique of the article “An empirical study of the relationship between transformational leadership, empowerment and organizational commitment” by Asman Ismail et al. to determine its value and validity. The authors recognize the problem with the lack of in-depth examination of the…

  • Leadership Traits That Enhance and Inhibit Creativity

    Introduction A culture of creativity is vital for organizations as it boosts their innovative potential. There are a number of leadership traits that enhance and inhibit creativity. Discussion of Leadership Traits A leader’s abilities to ensure his team’s optimal level of creativity are focused on improving the creative potential, removing distractions, and expanding limits. Divergent…

  • Leadership: Definition and Key Issues

    Table of Contents Definition Characteristics of Effective Leaders Alignment with Covey’s Theory References Definition Leadership as a concept can be approached and defined form multiple perspectives. However, most of the existing definitions share a common characteristic of viewing leaders as agents of change, be it within the workplace environment or in staff members’ behaviors. From…

  • Discussion: Self-Care and Self-Leadership

    Being a nursing leader requires self-care, which is an important duty. In their professional capacity, registered nurses have a responsibility to their patients, colleagues, communities, and society. Self-care is crucial for maintaining health, managing pressures, and being the best leader for nursing team members. Self-care should be a practice for medical professionals since it is…

  • Leadership Training for Successful Management

    Introduction Organizations expect their senior managers to be effective leaders and invest heavily in specialized leadership programs. Based on this view, it is evident that managers can be trained to be leaders. Management and leadership are two distinct aspects of an organization, but an individual can be both a leader and a manager (Nonet, Kassel…