Effective Leadership Styles

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This paper discusses whether effective leadership can be encouraged and developed. It explores numerous concepts of effective leadership styles and discusses some of the specific ways effective leadership can impact an organization's potential to succeed. The paper hypothesizes that when an organization utilizes effective leadership, then the organization will be more likely to succeed. The paper contains examples of interview questions and questionnaires, as well as several figures.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Executive Summary
List of Figures
List of Tables
Chapter I
Introduction
Chapter II
Literature Review
Chapter III
Methodology
Chapter IV
Analysis
Chapter V
Discussion, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Discussion
Conclusion
Recommendations
Appendices

From the Paper:

"Interesting to note, this researcher contends, that Fairholm (2004, p. 375) cites Kotter (1990) to suggest that leadership constitutes coping with change. Efforts invested in organizational change prove vital, however, helping individuals contend and cope with personal change also are needed, as the human side of change proves to be as uncertain as the workplace's diversity. To help ensure changes prove productive, instead of disruptive, successful leaders need to embrace uncertainty and ambiguity, as they invest efforts to implement change. In addition, when a leader understands ways individuals cope with transitions and change, he/she can remain calm, confident and comfortable during a myriad of individual reactions (Bridges, 1991; cited by Fairholm, 2004, p. 375)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Dereshiwsky, M. (1999). Electronic Textbook - Let Us Count the Ways: Strategies for Doing Qualitative Research. Northern Arizona University. Retrieved April 15, 2008, from: http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~mid/edr725/class/strategies/strategies/reading2-1-1.html
• Fairholm, Matthew R.. "A new sciences outline for leadership development." January 2004. Retrieved April 15, 2008 from: www.emeraldinsight.com/0143-7739.htm
• Lepsinger, Richard. "Five Lessons." Leadership Excellence; March 2007; 24, 3; ABI/INFORM Global. pg. 13
• Martin, Andre. "Creating Leader 2.0." Leadership Excellence; Mar 2007; 24, 3; ABI/INFORM Global. p. 14
• Nicholls, John. "The 'Heart, Head and Hands' of Transforming Leadership." Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 15 No. 6, 1994, pp. 8-15 MCB University Press Limited, 0143-7739.

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