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The writer describes the leadership qualities he would ideally like to see in a candidate for the Presidency of the United States that include integrity, responsibility and a commitment to set a visionary and inspiring example the American people can admire and emulate. The writer argues that America is in desperate need of a charismatic transformational leader who will tell them the truth, inspire them and set an example of responsible governing in order to restore trust in the White House. The writer claims that this trust has been shattered by the current president and needs to be restored.

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"The last seven years have been an endless spectacle of deceit and corruption. Because of relentless presidential abuses of power since 2001, a public consensus has formed in the United States and the world beyond that leading Bush Administration officials, including the president himself, are scheming liars, brazen hypocrites, and have nothing but contempt for the principles of democracy and the rule of law. They have acknowledged no limit to their power, reject every fact that does not coincide with their delusional worldview, and spend most of their time trying to cover up the abuses of power and obstructions of justice they have perpetrated for seven years."

Tags:integrity, trust, responsibility, commitment, example, inspiration

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This paper offers a personal perspective of ideal leadership qualities in a candidate for the Presidency of the United States. The author discussese integrity, responsibility, and the determination to set a positive and inspiring example for the American people to emulate. The United States desperately needs a charismatic, transformational leader who will tell the truth to the American people, inspire them, and set an example of integrity and responsible governing in order to restore trust in the White House.

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"The primary leadership qualities I would ideally like to see in a candidate for the Presidency of the United States are integrity, responsibility, and the determination to set a positive and inspiring example for the American people to emulate. The United States desperately needs a charismatic transformational leader who will tell the truth to the American people, inspire them, and set an example of integrity and responsible governing in order to restore trust in the White House."

Tags:opinion, political, authority, personal

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The paper explores leadership qualities in general. The paper then offers several personal observations and experiences regarding leadership within a production environment. The paper discusses team leadership, composition and motivational strategies.

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"Several years ago the most successful CEOs were the models for effective team management and leadership upon which most business circles and academic programs built their leadership models. Yet, after the endless scandals beginning with Enron organizational management is realizing that these role models for effective leadership within an organization are not necessarily the most ideal in regards to effective team management and strategic vision: "Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric, is often used as a model of business leadership. Welch's excessive focus on immediate business objectives prevented him from leading through a broader and more humane moral horizon."(Thompson, 2004, para.1). As it turns out, such short-term, performance based objectives, while accomplishing the immediate task at hand, rarely return positive results in the long term."

Tags:team, management, strategic, vision, motivational, strategies, values

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This paper examines and reviews two different studies on the leadership traits and qualities of effective leaders. The paper first summarizes and analyzes an article in the "Journal of Personality and Social Psychology" by D.K. Simonton, which approaches leadership assessment by using the personality theory. The paper then summarizes and analyzes "The Importance of Context: Qualitative Research and the Study of Leadership" by Bryman, Stephens, and Campo, which approaches leadership assessment by placing greater emphasis on qualitative research. Finally, the paper briefly explains the advantages of both approaches and why both research techniques can be useful in gleaning an accurate picture of how leaders really function in different environments.

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"In the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, (1988), D.K. Simonton used the personality basis of leadership research that looks at the effectiveness of a leader as a result of particular personality traits. For this study, Simonton carried out an archival analysis of the personalities and personal histories of thirty-nine American presidents, and related that to their perceived effectiveness as Heads of State. An analysis of eight-two separate personality characteristics were ultimately reduced to five general categories; "The interpersonal, charismatic, deliberative, creative, and neurotic styles."(Simonton, 1988). Simonton makes the point that research into leadership is frequently concerned with the question of whether a great leader is born, or becomes a great leader according to circumstances. "Is leadership a matter of being the right person, or is it due more to being at the right place at the right time?" (Simonton, 1988)."

Tags:historical, figures, charisma, orders, birth, order, character, profile, born, taught

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This paper discusses the qualities of the leader in business, noting that effective leaders exhibit a number of traits and qualities that can be emulated by others. The paper relates that there is not only one set of specific qualities that identify an effective leader, rather there are a range of qualities, some of which are valuable for one group of leaders and some of which are valuable for another set of leaders, depending on the type of leadership involved.

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"Effective leaders exhibit a number of traits and qualities that can be emulated by others. It does not appear that there is only one set of specific qualities that identify an effective leader but rather a range of qualities, some of which are valuable for one group of leaders, some of which are valuable for another set of leaders, depending on the type of leadership involved. Some leaders lead by delegating widely, some by taking a more hands-on approach, some by example, and some by placing more emphasis on control. Some qualities are more effective as well as more transferable to other leaders, however, since some elements derive from the personality of the individual and may not be imitated that well by others."

Tags:leadership, qualities, types

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Thispaper examines whether party politics was important to Washington and Jefferson and analyzes how their leadership styles, speeches and reliance upon others contributed to their accomplishments.

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In this article, the writer notes that many social, cultural and environmental factors impact the type of leadership qualities displayed by individuals. The writer maintains that the leadership quality most desired is the ability to have a vision and then follow through until the vision is realized through personal example or proper motivation. However, leadership qualities are also dependent on the situation and the environment. The writer discusses the differences of male-female leadership styles in terms of fair and ethical treatment within an organization's culture and climate. The writer argues that no matter what the nature of the society or the thought process of individuals who are able to coax, changes and thinking are generally never restricted by race or gender. The writer concludes that gender in reality is not as significant if the individual possesses the traits required of a leader.

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"In this style, rewards for exemplary performances or punishments for inadequate performances are used in the dealing with subordinates. The power status and influence rests in the hands of the leader and personal discretion is often the only restraining factor. This style of leadership leaves no room for middle ground and often rates the followers on individual discrete performances rather than a total overall performance. This style of leadership is very common among men, who are indoctrinated about the importance of power and authority. They generally use formal authority in their dealings with their followers at all times."

Tags:traits, motivation, qualities, performance

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This paper discusses leadership qualities as they relate to organizational improvement and team management. Several personal observations and experiences regarding leadership within a production environment are offered. Finally, the paper discusses team leadership, composition, and motivational strategies.

Tags:kouze, posner, leadership

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This paper discusses the importance of building leadership potential early in the careers of the United States Coast Guard members. The paper talks about the general importance of leadership qualities and how these attributes can be applied to coast guard members to improve the service that they provide. It suggests some places where individuals can learn leadership qualities before joining the United States Coast Guard.

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"Another History Today article extols the leadership of British Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, who led British ships into battle in the late 1700s, defeating, among other notable forces, Napoleon's fleet in the Battle of the Nile (1798). His leadership philosophy, according to historic records in his own words: "A commander gives his orders in a manner that ensures that his subordinates understand his intentions, their own missions, and the context of those missions" (Vincent, 2003). Moreover, Nelson went on, "Subordinates are told what effect they are to achieve and the reason why it needs to be achieved." That is good advice for today's leaders in the CG; explain the mission and why it is pivotal, don't just bellow out orders."

Tags:commander, experiences, abilities

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Examines how athletics help to develop leadership qualities. Importance of issue. Social context. Focus on team sports as illustrating relationship between leader & those he leads. Vital role of the coach. Importance of rules. Gives examples of specific coaches (Phil Jackson, Vince Lombardi) & players (Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal) with leadership qualities.

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"This study will examine how athletics helps to develop leadership qualities. This issue is important because of the emphasis on sports in modern society, and, therefore, both young and older athletes learn many lessons about life and behavior from sports. It is also crucial to differentiate between the emphasis on winning that is so prevalent at every level of sports today, and the leadership which transcends victory or defeat. By "leadership," this study will refer to those qualities which drive an individual to excel himself or herself, but which also drives that individual to help and inspire others to reach their potential as well in a team-oriented, cooperative atmosphere. An excellent player will always want to excel, but an effective leader must practice and instill in others on the team the desire to excel as a team, not merely as a group of individuals. In..."