Leadership

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This paper outlines the concept of leadership and the characteristics of an effective leader. It includes a discussion of the knowledge necessary for leadership including how to motivate people, and the ability to be a good communicator as well as listener.

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"The essence of leadership is the ability to motivate people. The first principle that a leader must know is what motivates their employees. Teachers must know what motivates their students. People are not motivated by money alone. They are motivated by many factors including praise, recognition, high self esteem, and other emotional and physical factors. There are many qualities, which make a good leader and many methods to motivating those under you. This paper will focus on the qualities necessary to being an effective leader.
Charles James, of the Institute for Innovation, Integration, and Impact, Inc., identified the characteristics, which make a good leader. In the modern world an effective leader must strive to maintain balance in all areas of their life, both professional and personal. He discusses the idea of "inner integration" as achieving a balance between all of those facets. A person who achieves better inner integration is a better communicator with others. An integrated thinker must be able to relate to other people on their level. This requires the ability to think like them. (James, 2002)."

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