Winning by Jack Welch

The team leader’s ability to manage and improve team performance will be limited by his or her own authority and ability to influence others. There may be restrictions in terms of organisational policy; there may be financial, resource, or time constraints, or team members themselves may be reluctant to participate and to accept change.

All leadership styles are unique and executed via a well-thought out process. This paper reviews the leadership and managerial opportunities I have had in my recent work experiences. The experiences mentioned in this paper range from my first work engagement to the current role I am assigned as a Senior Financial Analyst. There are examples which explain the aspects that have impacted my leadership skills. This paper also examines the possibilities of inventing a unique leadership style that will align with Jack Welch's four principles and eight Rules. Furthermore, it provides the

In Leadership: Theory and Practice Peter G. Northouse examines various leadership styles and also looks at the concept of leadership from different perspectives. As a future leader I used Northouse's book to explore my leadership styles and ways to apply them in

The theme of the passage is that everyone is equal. "We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal: that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights"(Jefferson 8-10). The author want the readers to know that everyone is created equal and if anyone tries to take his or her rights he or she should fight for it. The author persuasive the readers by listing how unfair the government is. "He has made judges dependent on his will alone for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries; He has erected a multitude of new offices, and sent hither swarms of offices to harass our people and eat out their substance"(Jefferson 59-62). “A prince whose character is this marked by

When leading an established or developing team it is important to recognise any challenges that may occur and deal with it as soon as possible to try and prevent the issue escalating.

Imagine living in a world where being different was a crime, and thinking will send you to jail. This is the society that the book Anthem is written in. Equality 7-2521 the main character and the narrator is faced with this every day. Equality’s negative assessment of himself was what is expected of him, but he should have the right to be unique.

There are many principles that define leadership. Two of the leader ships principles are demonstrated throughout the book by the two characters which altered their lives dramatically. The first leadership principle that is shown throughout the book is "the importance of having good mentors." The author grew up in The Bronx with two sisters and a mother. Ever since he was a child his mother laid down rules he had to follow or their were punishments. "'Get up to your damn room' came my mother's command from the doorway.

Leaders gaze across the horizon of time, imagining the attractive opportunities that are in store when they and their constituents arrive at a destination. They envision exciting and ennobling possibilities. The Leadership Challenge, pg. 17. Inspiring a Shared Vision comes second on Kouzes and Posner’s list. Coach Dale had obtained previous success and knew he could make the Hucksters better. His vision was to go back to the fundamentals of basketball and playing better defense was part of it. Norman wasn’t about scrimmage or a whole lot of shooting during practice. His vision involved passing the ball no less than four times before taking a shot. This enabled his strong value of teamwork to take place. He tried to inspire others to

Trauma is an experience of such intensity, that it overwhelms the boundaries of the self. The intensity of trauma might indeed overwhelm psychological resources, fragmenting the idea of the ego and altering the ability to sense self, and distinguish reality from fragmented reality. From such trauma many issues may arise, including psychosis. Psychosis is characterised by an impaired relationship with reality and can be seen through a depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness or paranoia, withdrawal from family and friends, and hallucinations. Psychosis could mean a complete loss in being able to distinguish between truth and reality, and losing a sense of self. Literary works, through different literary elements can shape the meaning of

The training and development that is part of building leaders is important, but there is a distinct difference between "training" and "development," and the authors make that clear. Training in this context means ""¦creating proficiency through specialized instruction" (Mensch, et al, 2008, p. 263). Moreover, training focuses on the "measurable aspects of technical and tactical proficiency," Mensch explains. On the other hand "development" is much broader in scope; it's a "deep, fundamental, and irreversible process," and it stretches out over an extended period of time, Mensch explain (264).

Maxwell doesn’t claim that there are only 21 principles of leading. His intention through this book is to show what the laws of leadership are. These laws hold true, no matter which field you intend to lead in.

What Leadership theories covered in class are reflected in the book? Explain how, using examples.

This helps support and develops followers to improve self-confidence and a desire to improve performance. “When you have a team that believes in themselves, you can achieve so much more than your average organization.”

The Feiner Points of Leadership is one of the interesting and application oriented books I have read. I would recommend the book to my friends and colleagues who aspire to be a good leader. This book should be read by all the leaders and managers to be successful. It exemplifies some of the important skills manager or leader should practice at the same time it explains the mistakes one should avoid being a successful and effective leader. Michael Feiner’s experience in PepsiCo, given examples and instances in his tenure makes it easier to understand the facts in detail. These examples also helps retain all the points and laws explained in the book.

A good sports leader will take the time to evaluate their own performance or other participants. Evaluating their own performance helps them to see their