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Leadership is a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal. The article “Leadership That Gets Results” by Daniel Goleman is an article that helps readers understand that there is not only one way of becoming a successful leader. Research indicates that leaders with best results do not rely on only one leadership style. Goleman, describes leaderships styles as array of clubs in a golf pro’s bag. Over the course of the game, the pro picks clubs based on the demands of the shot. Thinking is involved during the selection, but usually it is automatic. The pro is aware of the challenge ahead, quickly utilizes the right tool, and puts it to work. It has also been found that emotional intelligence

Capability is the hallmark of an outstanding leader. Never satisfied with the knowledge that they have, they constantly seek to learn, reason, and adapt.

Skills-based leadership theory is a leader-centered model emphasizing skills and abilities that can be learned and developed (Armistead, 2017). More specifically, leadership is based on three skills: technical, human, and conceptual (Northouse, 2015). Technical skills related to knowledge about and proficiency in a specific field; human skills related to the ability to communicate with people; conceptual skills are the ability to work with ideas and concepts (Northouse, 2015). The three elements of skill approach are individual attributes, competencies, and leadership outcomes (Armistead, 2017). The skills approach implies that many people have leadership potential, and if they can learn from their experiences and training, they can improve their capabilities. This theory can help leaders identify their weaknesses and strengths. In the group project, my human skill is developed. When planning the project, I was able to work well with other. More specifically, through interacting

Amanchukwu, R. N., Stanley, G. J., & Ololube, N. P. (2015). A review of leadership theories,

Leadership has many definitions and has been described by many authors, political leaders, and common men by different means. The great Green Bay Packers coach, Vince Lombardi, once said; “Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.” The literature that the authors reviewed justifies the argument that leaders are developed. Grandzol et al did not find much literature that

The main factor in assessing leadership effectiveness is improving personal capacity to lead in a changing world regardless of reform. This change may involve improving skills, competencies, and behaviors through purposeful, self-directed, personal learning, and skills to anchor directions for work groups, teams, or organizations. These leadership skills have the capacity to align people, systems, and resources with a common vision; motivate and inspire; and successfully handle change. In order for leaders to expect change, they must understand the change process and how members will react to change. Every member of the organization must be receptive to change to keep the vision

This experience greatly informs my leadership style today. I believe that the key to being a leader is helping individuals to recognize and capitalize upon their potential. Individuals often fail to see in themselves what others see. A leader must show team members what they cannot see to enable them to flourish. This is essential to fostering a diverse community, as encouraging individuals’ strengths and differences helps them to express their entire, authentic selves, as opposed to trying to conform to expectations. As a result, teams can become more dynamic, positive, and creative and thus more

Follows task maturity (ability and experience) and follows psychological maturity (willingness to tke responsibility). Assumes that leaders can and should change their style to fit their followers’ degree of radiness, therefore it is possible to train leaders.

Leadership requires example, patterns of special behavior, and exceptional differentiation. This means a variation from the group. To be unique and different requires an evolving mindset that exhibits exemplary forms of actions. Most people don't change all that much from their early formative years of development. And yet, the delineation of individuality from "group think", "peer" permission and "herd" acceptance, is exceptional within differentiated self-evolving individual. Such leadership capacity is confident, willful, and mature emotionally and intellectually. To approach the edge of this experience is not easy and requires extraordinary diligence. In exemplifying leadership capability, one does not need others to reassure him or her.

Many leaders who start pursuing leadership development are often trying to improve upon their organisations autocratic leadership style.

The importance of developing good leaders in today’s global economy is one of the most important factors for any corporation whether they are a non-profit or for-profit endeavor. Study after study has shown that solid leaders are a critical necessity to not only be able to compete globally, but to build companies that can be sustained. According to Kouzes and Posner (2007) leaders not only need to put numbers on the board (profits) they must have a focus on the longer-term development of people and institutions in order to prepare for change, adapt to market conditions, and prosper and grow. Additionally, they go on to describe five key practices of exemplary leadership as: modeling the way, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, enabling others to act, and encouraging from the heart.

Joan Gallos compiles a collection of authors that examines the integral parts of leadership. Gallos constructed the work to assist leaders with leadership development. The book is divided into five parts that seek to equip leaders with tools and information to enhance a leader’s success. The five-part arrangement consist: Framing the issue, leadership preparation, anticipating challenges, making it happen, and sustaining the leader. Hence, integrating the concepts presented will improve a leader’s development and will increase the effectiveness of their organization.

There are many kinds of leaders; some lead through position and authority, while others lead through inspiration and vision. Some people are simply natural born leaders. However, whether one was born a leader or has to become a leader, all great leaders spend time developing their traits. Similarly, when you train for a sport, you first learn to develop the fundamentals, and then you work to master and apply them. I’ve been told I am a born leader, but have always sought to improve my leadership abilities through experience. Maxwell states, “The learned leader; has seen leadership modeled most of life, has learned leadership through training, and has self-discipline to become a great leader” (Maxwell, 93). This statement is reflective of my experience during my military tenure, and what it means to me is; leadership must be developed in practice, as well as in theory.

“Leadership is more ability than job. Moreover, it is all about determination, ability to solve problems, set direction for followers, gather them for common purpose and motivating people to achieve tasks. Furthermore, it is a charisma and the ability to reacting at the right time for a particular competitive situation” (L.Mullins, 2010, P372).

The word ‘leadership’ often times triggers a preconceived image of an ideal leader—typically accompanied by the aura that the effective leader should be at the top of the hierarchy, ready to produce the solutions to complex problems. However, this is not true of leadership, given that effective leadership is not achieved by position but rather through style and situational awareness. Examining leadership requires the consideration of the catalysts for different types of leaders. Popular leader development theories tend to focus on the natural servitude of the leader, his or her capability to manage, and leader behavior.