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This paper discusses the attributes of a leader and uses personal and professional experiences and interests as an example of how to become a leader. The traits of an effective leader are also described.

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"Good leadership is more than following a methodology. An effective leader needs to possess attributes that predispose him to succeed in a leadership position. Of the many attributes that are helpful there are five that are key: the ability to forge and communicate vision, a talent for working with people, decisiveness and sound decision making, a facilitative approach to managing people and adaptability. Forging and communicating vision is the essence of leadership. The leader is the one who needs to know where the..."

Tags:leadership, management, vision, people, adaptability, facilitator

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This paper examines the personality of a business leader and how a company can discover the leader amongst its employees. It investigates standardize and psychological testing, leadership training, and argues that each company needs a leader specific to its particular business. The paper's author defines the dynamics of leadership as understanding how to work with people, observe others and keep the lines of communication open.

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"Business leadership is both a science and an art. Yes, there are successful executives who just seem to be born with the knack, just as there are painters who seem to have been born with a brush in their hand, and great musicians who were composing before they could walk. But, we can't all be Mozarts, most of us must observe, study, and practice the techniques of success. Business is a skill, and like any other skill, its secrets can be learned. First off, however, we must take a look at what exactly constitutes this elusive concept we call "leadership." What exactly is a leader?"

Tags:leadership, personality, training, work, office

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This paper discusses the traits that a leader should possess in order to be a superior leader. It begins by presenting a description of a fictitious leader and then analyzing the characteristics that he shows. The paper discusses introverted and extroverted personalities, looks at various theories of personality and analyzes where the fictitious superior leader fits in to the descriptions.

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"It is evident that the two traits of high ethical standards and balance within the mental arena of the individual's mind are important for the identification of a superior leader. This is because these traits only can be apparent when the individual is a self-assured and balanced human being that is capable of inner peace, which allows this person to completely focus on the people within his country. Other leaders that may be inundated with personal issues or matters of ethics may not be superior leaders. However, because of these qualities in the fictitious leader, the man is capable of leading his fellow countrymen with dignity and self-confidence that will assist him in making the right decisions that will benefit everyone."

Tags:characteristics, introverted, extroverted

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This paper examines and analyzes the group therapeutic process for adults. In particular, it addresses several theories of group therapy, including Irvin Yalom, the "father" of group therapy. The purpose of group therapy and composition of the group is explored in-depth. the characteristics of a good group leader are also highlighted.

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"Early states that group therapy is a means of changing maladaptive behavioral and emotional patterns to healthier patterns that is based on the core assumption that both behavior and emotion involves people's adaptation and responses to other people. The group therapy process typically involves groups of three or more people seeking change. The composition of the group can be heterogeneous or homogeneous with respect to a variety of factors, including age, education, skills, the nature of the..."

Tags:group psychotherapy, leader's role, Yalom

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The paper describes how Oprah Winfrey has attained wealth, success and fame, but asserts that more importantly, she has used the seven characteristics of leadership; vision, perseverance, performance, principals, passion, education of subordinates and leader selection/development. The paper relates that by internalizing these seven key strengths, Winfrey has a proven record of turning weaknesses into strengths, and this is how she became one of the world's most prominent leaders.

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"A troubled youth and sexually abused teen, Oprah Winfrey certainly had humble beginnings. Out of those humble beginnings, however, Winfrey has risen to the position of network owner, television star, multi-millionaire, and international philanthropist. Though some might call it luck, Oprah's rise to fame, fortune, and consequence is no accident. Her adherence to the seven characteristics of leadership, and strengths within each characteristic, directly resulted in her success. Though one can evaluate Winfrey as sufficiently strong in each of these seven areas, her leadership characteristics can be ranked from strongest to weakest beginning with vision and ending with leadership selection/development."

Tags:vision, perseverance, performance, principals, passion, weaknesses, strengths

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This paper examines the following questions: What makes a successful leader? Are there certain traits and distinctive characteristics known as "dispositions" that make one person a leader over another? Or does the leader evolve out of the situation. In effect, this is a question of is a leader made or is he or she born? The paper answers these questions according to leading theorists in the field.

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"In the self-concept-based motivational theory of charismatic leadership, George & James (1993), argue that charismatic leadership has the effect of strongly engaging followers' self-concepts in the interest of the mission articulated by a leader. The theory suggests that charismatic leaders increase the intrinsic variance of efforts and goals by linking them to valued aspects of followers' self-concepts."

Tags:power, disposition, situation, followers

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This paper examines the Kenyan political, social, and economic life since independence. The Kenyan economy is an agro-based economy, and its leaders have embarked on several economic reforms to attract foreign investors, but drought problems, as well as corruption, have always stalled the country's bid for economic development.

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"Since 1998, the Kenyan Government embarked on stabilization policies, with the hope of attracting foreign investors. The private sector contributes about 75% of the Kenyan GDP. The government introduced its incentives program for investors in 1986, with the establishment of the Investment Promotion Center {IPC} that serves as a principal contact point for foreign companies and entrepreneurs interested in investing in Kenya. The IPC helps to speed up foreign investment issues, serving as a liaison between foreign investors and the Kenyan Government."

Tags:jomo, kenyatta, safari

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This paper discusses the need for the character of leaders to include a broad range of attributes in order to serve the organization and the workers in a positive manner. The paper discusses various views on the elements of characters that leaders should possess, focusing particularly on the characteristics of modern business leaders and their organizations.

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"The research indicates that the character of leadership is a significant element, not only for the person that is deemed the leader, but for the entire organization. Leaders with character are servants to those around them, striving to meet the needs of people in a manner that is beneficial to all. Yet, character in leadership also requires that leaders have a strong ethical base, as a means of considering the impact of business decisions on all parties and attempting to achieve results in a manner that leads to worker and organization success. While it was once believed that leaders had to drive workers, forcing them to accomplish tasks, without concern for their personal needs, theorists such as Maslow and Marks allowed society to comprehend that these practices were detrimental to industry over the long term."

Tags:society, listening, servant

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This paper discusses how the role of a leader in foreign policy decision making is often complicated by the need to balance both the leader's political base at home with the nation's best strategic interests and the best interests of allies in the geopolitical power structure abroad. This paper provides examples to demonstrate the fine line a leader must walk while making foreign policy decisions and how foreign policy decisions may backfire on the leader and, indeed, on the nation, later on.

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"The first U.S. president to initiate an intervention into Iranian affairs was Dwight Eisenhower, in 1953, Ike's first year in office. His Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and his national security advisors counseled Eisenhower that a covert foreign policy aimed at Iran was in America's best national interests. The CIA, according to well-known, oft-published documents, indeed planned and pulled off a bold coup in Iran (EIU.com, 2003), the first successful overthrow of a foreign government by the U.S. The operation was code-named TP-AJAX (Iranchamber.com, 2003), and it was implemented in order to depose Iran's nationalist leader, Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeq, who had nationalized the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company much to the chagrin of the U.S. and British governments, both of which were intent on keeping a hand on the rich oil supply gushing from Iranian wells. And as a replacement for Mosaddeq, the CIA's mission was to install "The Shah of Iran" (Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi)."

Tags:iran, allies, shah, oil

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This research attempts to discover and state what qualities are critical for those in leadership positions to possess, in order to provide motivation for employees under their supervision. The thesis of this paper suggests that leaders who motivate are leaders that are willing to roll up their shirtsleeves, figuratively in many cases, and jump in with the team to do the job. Leaders who motivate those who follow are leaders who provide encouragement and are willing to praise their employees and, as well, these leaders have exemplary principles and values and respect themselves and others and the company for which they work.

Objective
Introduction
Methodology
Importance of the Study
Finding of the Study
Review of Literature
Focus
Authenticity
Courage Empathy
Timing
Key Questions a Leader Must Ask of Themselves
Authenticity
Summary
Conclusion

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"The findings of this study were that authentic leaders are the best and most followed leaders. Trust is vital between the leader and those following. The best leaders are those who lead by example. Leader with values are the greatest leaders with the most successful track records and teams. Leaders who provide encouragement and praise motivate employees more than those who drive the employees with demands and threats. "

Tags:trust, lead, encouragement, praise, demands, threats, confidence, energy, positive, thought