Abstract
This paper proposes a study to examine the leadership and cognitive styles of teachers and instructors of both genders within the educational system and their preference for types of leadership in a principal of that institution. It looks at how knowing and understanding the various factors affecting the leadership style used by the principal and the interaction between the teachers and the principal can help the school operate in an efficient and organized manner in accomplishing its mission of imparting education to impressionable students who are the future.

Outline
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Aim of the Study
Background of Leadership and the Educational System
Statement of the Problem of Different Leadership Styles
Purpose of the Study
Limitation of the Study
Chapter 2 - Cognitive Styles
Introduction and Overview
The Five Cognitive Styles
Summary
Chapter 3 - Leadership Styles
The Two Types of Leadership
Trait Approach to Leadership
The Leadership Styles Preferred
Significance of the Study
Chapter 4 Literature Review on Leadership Qualities
Leadership Qualities
The Cognitive Aspect in Leadership
An Overview on Cognitive Styles
Chapter 5 Ideal Leadership Qualities
Understanding the Ideal Types of Leadership
Chapter 6 Classification of Leadership Styles
Introduction
Classification of Leadership Styles
Other Leadership Styles
Chapter 7 - Existing Conditions in the Educational System
Introduction
Gender Differences in Management
Cognitive Style and Leadership Style in Women
Problems and Difficulties that Exist in Schools Today
Intervention Strategies and Goals for School Principals
Chapter 8 - Conclusion

From the Paper
"In the modern day environment of budget cuts and the concept of doing more with less, many schools are operating with limited number of teachers. Principals are faced with a task of making to do with less while at the same time maintaining their objective of imparting education to the student. Principals have to delegate and assign tasks in order to achieve the goals of the school. They also have to allow teachers reasonable latitudes to achieve the preset goals and have to avoid constantly second guessing decisions made by the teachers."

Tags:education, schools, principal, cognitive, theory, management

Abstract
This research paper analyzes the characteristics of effective leadership. It describes different types of leadership styles and examines effective leaders from throughout history. The paper discusses if and how a leader can develop effective leadership styles and then focuses on how effective leadership impacts an organization's potential to succeed.

Table of Contents:
Chapter I
Introduction
Leaders
Leadership Ranges
Contemporary Leadership Types
Transactional Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Charismatic Leadership
Hypothesis
Aim and Objectives
Aim
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Chapter II
Literature Review
The Heart of Effective Leadership
One Historical Leader: Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollins
Components of Effective Leadership Styles
Studies
Joseph: 2003
Rast and Latour 2004
Stefano and Wasylyshyn: 2005
Gray and Bryme: 2006
Brown and Gardner: 2007
Books Note...
Components of Effective Leadership Styles
Leader's Have to Choose
The Bottom Line
No Shortcuts to Effective Leadership
Developing Effective Leaders
Effective Leaders' Practices

From the Paper
"Long before recorded history, however, according to evolutionary anthropologists and psychologists, human beings developed a predisposition toward group cooperation. Whether as nomadic tribes, hunter-gatherers, or agriculturalists, group cooperation and the joint effort of many helped enable most individuals to achieve a safer, healthier, and more prosperous existence than would ever have been possible alone. The phenomenon of leadership in one form or another almost certainly arose naturally, because human
societies traditionally exhibit group dynamics substantially based social hierarchies and on the relative authority of those highest in social status over those lower in social status (Gerrig & Zimbardo 2005)."

Tags:charisma, transactional, transformational, dynamic

Abstract
This paper discusses three different leadership styles - transformational leadership, transactional leadership and servant leadership. It looks at each leadership style individually and discusses its characteristics. The paper then examines the way that each style impacts the relationship between leaders and followers and implicitly the company in its own particular way. Finally, the paper compares the different styles within tables.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Transformational Leadership
Transactional Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Transactional Leadership
Servant Leadership
Transformational Leadership vs. Transactional Leadership
Transformational Leadership vs. Servant Leadership
Transactional Leadership vs. Servant Leadership
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Many authors have suggested that the transformational leadership has come as a completion of the transactional one and after a deeper analysis it can be seen that the transformational and servant ones are very similar. The three leadership types are not mutually excluding each other. In fact, a good leader is assumed to display characteristics from all these types. He/she needs to focus both on people and organizational goals because people are not his/her only "clients". Shareholders and customers enter in this category as well, which makes organizational goals important. A good leader should know what is the right mix of rewards and when to use the reward system and when not, because the excessive use of rewards inhibits the follower's loyalty and increases the probability for it to leave the organization. Also, it should know what the right attention that needs to be paid to its own development is, so that this one doesn't become detrimental to other people's development."

Tags:leader, follower, client, loyalty

Abstract
This paper examines extensively four direct leadership styles as presented in G. Yukl's "Leadership in Organizations" (2006): Charismatic leadership, ethical leadership, participative leadership and transformational leadership. The author stress that one leadership style does not fit every situation; hence, it is important for an individual, who strives to be an effective leader, to take into account multiple variables such as his or her organizational climate, resources, personal traits and values and the characteristics of the people they will lead. The paper concludes that leaders of professional social workers may find it best to lead by combining the participative and ethical leadership styles especially since this profession maintains a code of ethics that encompass a wide range of ethical decision-making guidelines.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Charismatic Leadership
Ethical Leadership
Participative Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Discussion
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Transformational leaders are able to convey trust and to take responsibility for their own actions and outcomes--both positive and negative. The President o, for example, must be able to convey trust and take responsibility. Another example was the U.S. government's honesty about their lack of response to Hurricane Katrina. In the year following the hurricane, President Bush made several trips to the area, openly discussing lessons learned on prime time television, and attempting to maintain, gain, or regain the trust of those who were affected by the disaster."

Tags:charismatic, ethical, participative, transformational, commbination

Abstract
The paper draws a distinction between leadership and management and then analyses a wide range of concepts and models including McGregor's theory X and theory Y management styles, transactional and transformational leadership and Tannebaum and Schmidt's leadership continuum. The paper also consider the effects of various other stylistic elements of leadership and management such as autocratic versus democratic leadership styles. The paper aims to provide the reader with a clear definition of leadership and the relative merits and demerits of a variety of approaches to leadership from both a theoretical and academic perspective. A figure is included in the paper.

From the Paper
"In the first instance it may be prudent to provide a definition of the concept of leadership and to distinguish leadership from the concept of management. Whilst, management and leadership are often considered in the same turn of phrase and may be both requisites of a management level role, the two are quite separate tasks. On the one hand management may be seen as the activity of organisation processes, policies and physical resources to achieve a given outcome (Mullins 2009, Landy and Conte 2010). Leadership on the other hand considers how an individual chooses to inspire and motivate others to achieve goals and objectives (Robbins and Judge 2007).
"As such one may see that whilst there is a major link between the concept of management and leadership, they are both exercises in organisation, one may also see that the distinction is that management is the organisation of physical resources and processes. On the other hand leadership is a specific sub-activity within the organisation of people, as opposed to that of physical resources. Despite the distinction, a person occupying a management position is often likely to have to embrace both elements of management and leadership, often at the same time or in quick succession."

Tags:transactional, transformational, autocratic, democratic, theory, X, theory, Y

Abstract
In recent years researchers have contributed different causes as responsible for the success of a country's economic system and as a result, differing models for economic growth suggest multiple possible paths for success. This paper examines how two countries of notable global success, attributable to each of its entrepreneurial leadership skills, are Sweden and China. It offers a comparative study of the entrepreneurial leadership of both Sweden and China, taking into consideration such factors as their political and economic history, leadership styles and regulatory changes. It concludes with an analysis of the factors that both entrepreneur leadership styles have in common.

Outline
Introduction
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Entrepreneurial Research and Development and Economic Growth
Leadership Studies and Analysis
Entrepreneurial Leadership in Sweden
Entrepreneurial Leadership in China
Comparison of Swedish and Chinese Entrepreneurs
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Entrepreneurial leadership is leadership that is based on the attitude that the leader is self-employed. Leaders of this type take initiative and act as if they are playing a critical role in the organization and energize their people, demonstrate entrepreneurial creativity, search continuously for new opportunities and pursue them, take risk, venture into new areas and provide strategic direction and inspiration to their people (Kotelnikov, 2005). These leaders also take responsibility for the failures of their team, learn from these failures and use them as a step to ultimate success and strategic achievement. Entrepreneurial leadership involves instilling the confidence to think, behave and act with entrepreneurship in the interests of fully realizing the intended purpose of the organization to the beneficial growth of all stakeholders involved (Kotelnikov, 2005)."

Tags:goals, training, models, innovation

Abstract
The paper relates that effective leadership is considered by many modern business analysts to be among the most significant predictors of the success or failure of any given business venture. The paper then discusses the three main types of leadership; transactional, transformational and charismatic leadership.

Outline:
Introduction - Leadership Styles
Transactional Leadership
Transformational Leadership
Charismatic Leadership

From the Paper
"According to evolutionary anthropologists and psychologists, human beings evolved a predisposition toward group cooperation long before recorded history. Whether as nomadic tribes, hunter-gatherers, or agriculturalists, group cooperation and the joint effort of many enabled every individual to achieve a safer, healthier, and more prosperous existence than would ever have been possible alone. The phenomenon of eadership in one form or another almost certainly arose naturally, because human societies always exhibit group dynamics substantially based social hierarchies and on the relative authority of those highest in social status over those lower in social status (Gerrig & Zimbardo 2005)."

Tags:transactional, transformational, charismatic, management

Abstract
This paper compares and contrasts the leadership styles of Lee Iacocca, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Chrysler Corporation and Steven Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer. It begins with a brief review of three theories of leadership, situational, path-goal and transactional versus transformational and proceeds to describe how they can be related to the two managers. It examines their different personalities and the leadership styles that bought them notoriety.

From the Paper
"Situational leadership theory suggests that leadership style should be matched to the maturity of subordinates; in other words, to the situation encountered by the leader. Maturity in this situational context is assessed in relation to both psychological maturity and job maturity. Psychological maturity refers to the self-confidence and ability and readiness to accept responsibility of subordinates. Job maturity refers to the relevant skills and technical knowledge possessed by subordinates (Hersey & Blanchard, 1996)."

Tags:path-goal, situational, managers, transactional, transformational

Abstract
This paper presents a case study which discusses leadership and management styles within The Consolidated Life Company. It discusses the company's view on different leadership styles and looks at the clashes in management style that occurred due to varying perspectives and implementation of management. The paper ends with four short questions and answers on the issues that are relevant to the case discussed.

From the Paper
"Wilson was a victim of poor leadership and management. Many companies adhere to a strict corporate culture that ultimately dictates the type of managerial and leadership styles that are acceptable (Hill 396). Often, progressive methods are met with resistance from upper echelons as they tend to undermine the collective authority and experience found there. In this case, there is no information specifically relating to the corporate structure, but one can infer that the structure is similar to that of Greely since no interference is subjected from above that level. If Wilson had recognized the corporate culture and the significance of conforming to that culture, he may have been more successful in this organization. As an alternative Wilson may have stood more of a middle ground and carried more respect for regulation and rules. Wilson may have improved communication and repoire with Greely had he adhered to more of a stringent plan of action earlier in his career."

Tags:corporation, communication, personality, production

Abstract
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)."

Tags:excellence, employee, characteristics