Category: Leadership
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Strategic Leadership Failure Scenario
Table of Contents Introduction Scenario Analysis Recommendations Contingencies and Limitations Conclusion References Introduction Strategic leadership can be considered a type of skill set that allows managers of any level to guide their organization while acknowledging both long- and short-term goals. It is also a practice in which people in executive positions continuously develop a vision…
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A Leadership & Organization Development Interview
Table of Contents Introduction Authentic Leadership Values and Ethics Adaptive Leadership Emotional Intelligence Building Trust and Credibility Conclusion References Introduction The interview was conducted with a physician who owns a medical center and has been managing it for over 15 years. He has built a strong business and a unified team, implementing various leadership concepts…
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The Desire of Power and Leadership Over Followers
Among other people, followers can always be distinguished by referring to their behavior. According to their rank, they are one step down in the social hierarchy and do what the leader wants them to do. The authority and influence of the ruling class subjugates their will at the expense of a higher position in society.…
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Applying Leadership to Enable Staff Achievement
Applying Leadership to Enable Staff Achievement The systematic development of influential leaders is crucial to the long-term success of an organization; however, this aspect is frequently neglected or approached randomly. Management has been viewed as the technique through which an individual sets orientation, exerts influence over a team, and guides the organization toward a specific…
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Values-Driven Leadership by Ashimolowo
Individuals’ lives and professions are shaped by their values, which are the essential concepts that impact their behaviors and choices. Leadership principles are a subgroup of values that positively affect someone’s ability to govern or be a great leader successfully. According to Ashimolowo (2013), individuals may promote and strengthen leadership ideals through time. The central…
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Wal-Mart’s Leadership in Crafting and Executing Strategy
Introduction The targeted organization for the exercise was Wal-Mart. This company was selected because it was associated with sustainable business strategies capable of fulfilling the emerging needs of more stakeholders. Wal-Mart’s primary products include apparel, beauty products, household appliances, jewelry, and electronics (Hill & Jones, 2013). This means that Wal-Mart operates in the global retail…
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Richard Branson’s Leadership Style
Introduction Sir Richard Branson is one of the world’s most fascinating, triumphant, and enduring entrepreneurial business leaders of twenty first century. In the wake of uncertainty, global turmoil, and institutional volatility, his business model remains unshaken and forward marching. Evidence shows that Branson is a leader who knows where to direct his resources. This essay…
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The Situational Leadership Model
Situational leadership is one of the most commonly used leadership models in the contemporary world. Its history is rather short; however, its impact and effectiveness boost its popularity among some of the best business leaders today. As business environments became more intense and densely populated, business leaders started to experience the need for a more…
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Adobe Inc.’s Five Forces and Leadership Analysis
Table of Contents Introduction Porter’s Five Forces Leadership Recommendations Conclusion References Introduction Adobe Inc. is an American software company offering a variety of products employed by people all over the world. The range of products is diverse, starting from Adobe Photoshop and incorporating additional platforms such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Creative Cloud. The success…
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Effective Leadership: The Main Features
The success of a business depends on the employees’ productivity and the leadership qualities of the management. Various narratives define who an effective leader is. Some theories define effective leaders as authoritative and insensitive to the employees’ feelings, while others describe them as those who engage with the workforce and establish a friendly relationship that…