Category: Leadership

  • Leadership Code by Dave Ulrich, Norm Smallwood and Kate Sweetman

    The book Leadership Code by Dave Ulrich, Norm Smallwood and Kate Sweetman is in keeping with expectations of people who wish to develop their leadership skills. I had known through the book’s reviews that the authors have achieved an almost unachievable task by having examined an exhaustive amount of information on the issue of leadership.…

  • Mary Kay’s Lesson in Leadership

    Table of Contents Executive Summary Body Conclusion References Executive Summary The article has been written by Alan Farnham. Mary Kay’s novel sales procedures and methods have aimed at enhancing the self-esteem of her sales force. Today, Mary Kay Ash Co. is the leading direct-sales company of cosmetic all over the United States. Mary Kay started…

  • The Whole-Person Approach of Leadership

    Leadership is essential to organizations and as such, a leader has to define his/her core competencies before getting to know those of his/her followers. Some of the core competencies that a leader should possess for effective leadership include vision and adaptability, priority setting, passion and intuition, competitive spirit, being a good listener, influencing, and trusting.…

  • The Roles of Vertical and Shared Leadership in the Enactment of Executive Corruption: Implications for Research and Practice

    Advocating for Shared Leadership Summary of the article The authors create a strong impression that shared leadership provides a method of reducing corruption. Shared leadership refers to the organizational structure that allows different individuals to exercise their independence in running their work station without constant influence from the top. It is similar to devolved authority.…

  • The Roles of Vertical and Shared Leadership in the Enactment of Executive Corruption: Implications for Research and Practice

    Advocating for Shared Leadership Summary of the article The authors create a strong impression that shared leadership provides a method of reducing corruption. Shared leadership refers to the organizational structure that allows different individuals to exercise their independence in running their work station without constant influence from the top. It is similar to devolved authority.…

  • Leadership Styles and Qualities

    Table of Contents Background Information Introduction Conclusions Background Information This is a paper review conducted on one of the papers written by the students. It aims at looking at the content, organization, style, mastery, methods, applications and quality of the work, in order to gain an in-sight about the main aspects associated with the delivering…

  • Safety Culture Development Through Effective Leadership and Management

    Overview of safety culture The need for a safe environment in every aspect of human life has increased in modern days. Emphasis on the safety culture has become one of the most crucial aspects of managerial functions in many organizations. The role of management includes ensuring that the organization promotes a safe environment for employees…

  • Applying Traits Theory of Leadership to Project Management

    The article presented in this summary is “Applying Traits Theory of Leadership to Project Management.” It was written by Dean H. Gehring, the general manager of resource development for Kennecott Utah Copper Company. The article was published in March 2007 in the Project Management Journal. The article, as the title suggests, is dedicated to traits…

  • Servant Leadership and Commitment to Change

    Table of Contents The Discussed Problem The Research Hypotheses The Need for the Study The Methodology The Literature Review The Study’s Assumptions, Limitations, and Potential for Future Research Conclusion of the Research Critique of the Article Works Cited The Discussed Problem The study “Servant Leadership and Commitment to Change, the Mediating Role of Justice and…

  • Warren Buffett’s Leadership Style in Business

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Warren Buffett’s Success Leadership Investment Conclusion Reference List Abstract Success of a leader depends on many factors. Business experts from all around the world explore various theories of leadership and recognize various leadership styles. The most famous and brilliant leaders of the business world have achieved their success practicing absolutely…