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    knowledge of how effective leadership can provide positive ways to influence others in order to accomplish goals. Managers could use trait leadership perspectives to become better leaders. As a leader, motivating your employees is key to an organizational structure. Leadership is a process which commences by following. Skill set born with or learned. As a follower one can learn and improve in their performance to be an effective leader. According to the text, leadership influence can be located

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    The idea of leadership has transformed throughout the years to encompass varying aspects of leadership approaches, leadership types and the like. According to Summerfield (2014), C. F. Rauch and O. Behling, quote leadership as: Leadership is the process of influencing the activities of an organized group toward goal achievement. Given its broad definition, leadership is understood to have different meanings when applied to diverse situations. For example, there are different types of approaches to

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    A Leadership Philosophy is our own definition of our leadership styles. It consists of our beliefs, personal values, and assumptions. “There is not one right way to lead. Leadership should not be studied as a recipe or a checklist. It is more important to develop a philosophy of leadership to guide your actions (Komives, Lucas, and McMahon, 2013).” We must create our own definition of leadership in order to have an understanding of how to be leaders. Understanding our leadership philosophy enables

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    Introduction Leadership in today’s society plays a very pivotal role in the outcome of a company or organization. In addition, leaders and managers have to adhere to a strategic style of leadership that the managers and associates have experienced over the years. With this being said, future leaders may experience complex challenges such as natural disasters and terrorists, change in uncertainty in the business political, and social environment. (Alexander, cited in Hasselbein and Goldsmith, 2006)

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    Transformational leadership, also known as charismatic leadership, is based upon transforming the followers into independent and confident workers. These leaders not only want the best for their followers, but they also portray themselves in a positive selfless way. Transformational leadership is one of the most popular approaches to leadership (Northouse, 2013). Throughout this informative research paper, I am going to explain what transformational leadership is, the different theories behind it

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    Leadership is extremely valuable around the world. Without leadership the world would probably get nowhere. Before the leadership course I am taking I thought of leadership as a simple trait. Now I know that it is much more than that. There is all kinds of ways to lead, and there is also all kinds of followers. The importance of the followers has also grown over time. A great leader would probably not go far without good followers. Therefore there is a very interesting and important connection between

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    My leadership philosophy is to be approachable, understanding and kind towards others. To make sound decisions under stressful situations. I believe that teamwork, communication and collaboration can resolve any challenge. To continue to grow and be an advocate for childcare to and be a good listener and communicator.To reflect on my process, and rely on mentors for guidance. In addition I will blend different styles of leadership and theories to suit situations. Most importantly I want to be a

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    Conceptualizing Leadership Leadership is different in the eyes of each and every individual. What one person considers great leadership may be viewed by another as too demanding. Ultimately, time, place, situation, and people involved are considered some of the view variables for which type of leadership will be most effective. Through taking the Gallup Strengths Finder survey, I have been able to cement some of my top strengths and see how they come into play in my daily life. Learning about strengths

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    Throughout these first few weeks of the semester, I have enjoyed learning about leadership through this course and the reflection I have done. Currently, I do not hold any formal leadership roles, apart from Biochemistry club at my university. In that club, I hold a board position, and, at most, I help direct and run biweekly group meetings. Through that, I aim to be presentable, approachable, and kind during my time with the rest of the group members. I know that I would not want to show up

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    The following definitions relate to words or terms with meanings distinctive to leadership and Leadership development. Army Leadership: For the purposes of the discussion in the research, Army leadership is “the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organization (Field Manual 6-22, 2013). People who perform above and beyond what is expected of them possess an internal desire to succeed no matter the

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