Essays on Leadership Qualities

Shared leadership is the process of transitioning from a traditional leader/follower view, and benefiting from the contribution of multiple team members in the organization, not just individuals in positions of power; and developing an infrastructure that benefits the organization (Hickman, 2016; Kezar & Holcombe, 2017; Kocolowski, 2010). Groups that exercise shared leadership experience less discord,…

The definition of leadership, to me, is three-part. First, leadership is the act of role-modeling. Second, leadership is the act of guiding an organization and its members to reach common goals. Third, leadership is a position or rank within an organization that requires specific attributes to perform at that rank effectively. Therefore, my definition of…

“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.” ーMichelle Obama (Obama, “Leadership.”) Women today are underrepresented in positions of political leadership. While perhaps they enjoy more rights than ever before, there still exists a “glass ceiling” in many…

The past two years of my professional life can most accurately be described as an unwieldy roller coaster. I say this endearingly, as I’ve always been one for the adrenaline, but let me tell you, the slow climb to the top has been cardiac inducing. On paper, the journey has been simple. I was hired…

Leadership is trait that not everyone exhibits, but those who do possess the natural talent of leadership go on to make a name for themselves in history. If we take a stroll through time, we’ll see the countless number of personalities whose names echo throughout the ages as the ones who set the path, who…

Leadership role is an important role for an individual. Best leaders are passionate about developing the emerging leaders around them. They constantly work to improve their emotional intelligence and know that a strong team culture is the foundation for accomplishing the mission. Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of every individual, and to effectively manage the…

Leading a healthcare facility in this era is a difficult task. It takes skills, knowledge and the ability to help all those involved to prosper. A leader that can have compassion for the patient, is goal oriented and has the ability to lead by example will be successful. Professional Development/Vision Transformational leadership encompasses the concept…

This paper will outline some of the many personality trait theories surrounding leadership and the ability to connect with people. Personality trait theories revolve around the idea that a leader will act, in most situations, according to their personality. The following theories will try to make sense of some of the ways leaders can be…

Leadership is a broad term. When thinking of a leader I think of someone who leads by example. In order to be a good leader you must know the roles of everyone else so you can plan, and respond accordingly. Leading can also be done in many different ways. Every team captain, business manager, or…

Introduction Everyone in the profession usually starts their calling from scratch and works at the top of the professional leaders. Throughout professional life, people will be able to work, keep an eye on the entire board and develop into a valued person from the organization in the long term. However, progress as the leader of…