Leadership

Paper Summary:

The paper presents the characteristics of leadership and the essential personality traits of a leader. The author stresses that, notwithstanding the reported theories, extensive research leadership shows that these qualities differ from individual to individual. The paper concludes that research has shown the relationship of positive leadership to productivity, which can make a business successful.

Table of Contents:
Essential Personality Traits to Leadership
What Makes a Good Leader
Why do we Need Them So Much?
Why do we Need Good Leaders on the Job?
Five Practices
Competency Profile of Good Leadership
Creativity
Intellectual
Organizational Awareness
Team Work

From the Paper:

"There are four things that everyone look for in a good leader. Firstly, people want a leader who is honest to them, trustworthy, and has integrity. Secondly, people want someone who looks forward that is forward looking, who has a vision of the future, and thinks about the long term, also people want someone who can forecast things in case of crisis. Thirdly, people want someone who is consistent, competitive, expertise and knows what they are doing. Fourth, people want a person who is inspiring, energetic, optimistic and positive about the future."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Adair, John. (2007): Fundamentals of Leadership. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
• Blanchard, Ken. (2006): Leading at a Higher Level: Blanchard on Leadership and Creating High Performing Organizations. New York: Pearson Education.
• Brady, Chris. (2007): Launching a Leadership Revolution: Mastering the Five Levels of Influence. New York: Business Plus.
• Burns, James MacGregor. (1978): Leadership. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.
• Citrin, James M. (2007): The Dynamic Path: Access the Secrets of Champions to Achieve Greatness Through Mental Toughness, Inspired Leadership and Personal Transformation. New York: Rodale Press, Inc.

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