Category: Leadership

The requirements for the personality of the Noncommissioned Officer as an educator in current conditions are constantly increasing. This is due to the objective need of the subjects of the military pedagogical process for continuous and targeted influence on cadets during school hours. However, not all sergeants have the necessary abilities and personal authority for…

Table of Contents Section One Section Two Section Three Section Four Section Five Section Six References Section One This article speaks about leadership and the traits a leader should or should not possess. In today’s world, which is now better known as a “global village”, leaders are in a one-on-one competition with each other, with…

It is a common belief that leadership is important for organizations and societies to function. Leadership is an overall activity that is visible in people and even animals. Whereas it is easy to identify leadership in a situation, it is difficult to define it precisely (Avery, p.4). There is no specific and widely acceptable definition…

Introduction The ongoing debate around the issue of whether leaders’ skills and traits are innate or acquired has been at the center of experts’ discussion. However, research suggests that although individuals might be born with a set of personal characteristics contributing to their leadership potential, one can learn and develop necessary skills using multiple approaches…

Leadership skills are the skills demanded in any kind of position from any employee: “These skills include the knowledge of how to control the performance of one’s subordinates or partners, participate in decision making, and bear responsibility for them” (Northhouse, 2004). Accordingly, a leader is to be a person with a strong authority among the…

Table of Contents Principles of Servant Leadership at Starbucks Implementation of Servant Leadership Conflicts and Operational Challenges Servant Leadership as an Operational Model Conclusion References Howard Schultz’s managerial style at Starbucks is admired and analyzed by many scholars. As the corporation’s chief executive officer (CEO), he applied servant leadership efficiently in order to empower his…

In any organization – modern or contemporary – there are managers. These managers are the elements that keep the organization’s engine running. Therefore, these managers have functions that can be broadly described through the POLC model, which is planning, organizing, leading, and control. Every manager has to perform all these functions in some capacity throughout…

​Target Audience Having worked in Exxon Mobil as a human resources professional, I have acknowledged certain issues the company’s top management has. The company is one of the leading producers in the world oil market and strategic planning is essential for its development. Social responsibility and environmental sustainability have become the company’s priorities but some…

Abstract The focus on globalization and multiculturalism has emphasised the importance of understanding Organizational productivity and team effectiveness. However, Organizational productivity and team effectiveness largely depend on the effectiveness of leadership styles and their effect on Organizational success. Leadership styles are however subject to different personal, Organizational, and cultural factors that need further investigations. An…

Table of Contents Introduction Leadership Approach Strengths and Weaknesses Leadership Plan Summary References Introduction Leadership is not a singular term as it contains within itself a variety of approaches and types of leadership. Each of them holds its own strengths and weaknesses and applies to different types of people. This paper will provide a reflection…