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History's Great Leaders, 2007.
Discussion of leaders and the personal characteristics that made them great.
3,096 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 64.95
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This paper examines a number of well-known leaders with an special focus on the traits they shared that are necessary in individuals who lead others. The paper further describes their leadership styles, the impact that they had or are having on leaders today, and the kinds of leadership tools that many of them used. This is followed by a brief literature review that addresses leadership and why it is crucial to have strong leaders in the world today. Some of the leaders discussed include General Colin Powell, who lived by the 18 rules of leadership which are listed in the paper. Dr. Martin Luther King's life and leadership role is also described. The paper concludes with a bullet point literature review.
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" This is not only good in many instances when nothing happens on a large scale, but it can be very important to individuals that need good leadership for them to understand that a smoothly running business, life, or country usually does not experience large-scale happenings, although sometimes they are necessary when they are for the greater good, as will be seen. Those that crave excitement, danger, and risk-taking all of the time are not generally good candidates for most kinds of leadership because they try to change too many things too quickly and this stops them from stopping and thinking long-term about what it is that they might be affecting by their actions. Good leaders, however, have to be willing to 'make a fuss' when the need arises or when they see something that must be changed and cannot be changed through any other means."
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Great Leaders, 2002.
The author of the paper compares Machiavelli's Alexander VI and Landy & Milkis' Jefferson.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper shows how former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson does not live up to Niccolo Machiavelli's vision of a great leader.
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Great Leaders, 2007.
This paper looks at the lives of Sir Winston Churchill, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ulysses S. Grant.
1,443 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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The paper discusses how Sir Winston Churchill, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ulysses S. Grant made lasting impressions on the United States and Western civilization. The paper contends that these leaders stand out as exemplary examples, due to their powerful and influential leadership styles and their ability to alter the face of history under often extreme political, social and cultural conditions. The paper discusses each of these personalities separately and presents a literature review of recommended reading.
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Introduction
Sir Winston Churchill
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ulysses S. Grant
Literature Review
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"As the war raged on in Europe in 1945, Sir Winston Churchill, then Prime Minister of England, urged Josef Stalin, the Communist leader of the Soviet Union, to join him and President Franklin Roosevelt at a conference to discuss their common goal to defeat Nazi Germany. Yet Stalin refused to leave Russia which prompted Churchill to recommend that the conference be held in Yalta in the Russian Crimea. Stalin quickly agreed and as these three national leaders came together, they soon agreed to discuss four primary areas of concern--the immediate future of Germany following an Allied victory, post-war political arrangements in eastern Europe, the entry of the Soviet Union into the war against Japan in the Pacific and the details of the United Nations Charter."
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Oprah Winfrey is a Great Leader, 2005.
An essay explaining why celebrity talk-show host and actress Oprah Winfrey is a great leader.
795 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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The author of this paper explains why she believes that Oprah Winfrey is an example of a great leader. The paper cites examples of Winfrey's efforts to aid other people and how she uses her status and fame to promote causes that she believes in and which benefit others that are less fortunate.
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"Oprah Winfrey is an example of what it takes to be a good leader because with almost every one of her endeavors, she is helping others. While Winfrey is probably most well known for her talk show, she has not let her fame or popularity prevent her from doing good things. In fact, she has used her position to help others in ways that many people are unable to do. Providing aid for orphans in Africa, starting an Angel Network, and opening an academy for girls are just a few examples of how Winfrey is a natural leader that can take almost any idea and turn it into something that will benefit others as well as herself. "
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Geronimo: Great Leader of the Apache, 2008.
This paper discusses the legacy of Geronimo, who leade the Chiricahua Apache in their fight against the expansion of the United States and Mexico into their tribal lands.
1,755 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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The paper sheds light on the motivations and reasoning behind Geronimo's dedication to the path of war by describing Geronimo's early life and the injustice done to his people and his own family by the Mexican troops and the white men. The paper describes the many battles he fought and the years of struggle with white men. The paper concludes that although is depicted as a savage, one must not forget that Geronimo was a great leader and a great warrior who prolonged the life of his Apache.
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"To understand Geronimo's motivation, one must look at his early life. Born into the Bedonkohe band of the Apache Indian tribe, Geronimo was raised on Apache traditions. At the age of 17, he married his first wife, Alope, with whom he would have three children. In 1858, Geronimo and his tribe ventured to Old Mexico for trading. Confident that they would not be attacked, the warriors left their women and children at the camp to go into the town of Kaskiyeh and trade. While there, the tribe's camp was attacked by a Mexican troop on a hunting trip, and Geronimo's wife, three children, and mother were killed."
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A Great General is Not Necessarily a Great Leader, 2001.
This essay discusses how great generals and great revolutionaries seldom make great leaders.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, £ 27.95
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The following essay argues that there is almost always an inevitable switchover of leadership and power when a country shifts from wartime or peacetime. The author makes reference to a number of examples in political history.
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?The Vietnam War also provides another powerful example of a changeover in leadership in American History. Perhaps the most obvious domestic casualty of the Vietnam War was President Johnson. Johnson was an architect of civil rights reform, and wished to create a Great Society of social improvement at home. This proved impossible to do while waging the Vietnam War abroad. Not only did Johnson realize it would be impossible to run for re-election, but Johnson's Vice President lost to Richard Nixon, though the latter was thought to have no political future after his defeat by President Kennedy in 1960?.
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Leaders in History, 2007.
This paper overviews the lives of five great leaders and their impact on society until today.
1,316 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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The paper looks at George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Dr. Martin Luther King, W.E.B. Dubois and Jesus Christ. The paper discusses how these two past presidents, two civil rights leaders and Jesus Christ provide a base for many of the foundational backdrops of society today. The paper is of the opinion that these five men produced the blueprint for a peaceful and fair society which makes them five of the greatest leaders of all time.
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Introduction
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
W.E.B. Dubois
Jesus Christ
Conclusion
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"Throughout history, the nation has experienced leadership from many different types of people. While each individual had a specific personality and an agenda of interests and changes that the person wanted to inspire they all had something in common, the ability to lead groups of people. Whether it was a president who wanted more freedom for society, a president who wanted to change the structure of government or a civil rights leader who wanted equality for all of mankind the nation's current leaders are in part, a composite of what previous leaders taught society along the way."
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Do Corporations Develop Leaders?, 2007.
This paper explores whether organizations themselves develop leaders or if they hire leaders with previously acquired leadership skills.
1,451 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper examines corporations that are known for demonstrating strong leadership skills and explores whether these corporations themselves have developed these leaders independently. The paper analyzes and compares different leadership styles in order to show what types of leadership skills and methods are acquired prior to gaining a powerful position within a company. The paper discusses which skills are essential for an organization to develop in order to survive in today's competitive economy. The paper concludes that available research indicates that some corporations do and others do not develop leaders. The paper notes, however, how the available research has limitations.
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"In the past few decades, competition among all types of corporations, regardless of their goods or services sold, has dramatically increased. As a result, leadership theories have emerged as key factors in determining the long-term success or ultimate failure of such organizations. However, a valid question for research in this area is whether corporations truly develop leaders that result in the success of the corporation, or are successful companies hiring strong leaders that have the ability to expand on their previously acquired skill set."
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Commonalities Between Jewish and Nazi Leaders, 2002.
This paper compares Nazi leaders to Jewish leaders, making reference to 'Eichmann Trial in Jerusalem' by Hannah Arendt.
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 24.95
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The following paper briefly discusses Arendt's book on the Holocaust and focuses specifically on the way in which Jewish leaders in the past and today exhibit the same political and philosophical motivations as the Nazi leaders in the holocaust.
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"From a political standpoint the Nazi leaders and the Jewish leaders had much in common during the Holocaust. This was pointed out at the trial as an excuse for the Nazi?s behavior. The political motivation for each side was the same. Keep those who could help, and eliminate those who were a hindrance. In addition there was a moral blinding in each arena regarding the treatment of Jews at the time. Many Jews were afraid of persecution so they in turn encouraged their leaders to turn on the gypsies, gays and other minorities that they felt the Nazis might be willing to take in their place."
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The Influence of African-American Leaders on Society, 2006.
This paper shows the influence of famous African-American leaders on society.
2,385 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 52.95
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This paper discusses the lives of several critical African-American leaders in history. These leaders have not only revolutionized their own professions, but have rendered it much easier for future black leaders to forge paths in their own fields of interest and specialties. The paper examines not only the historically lauded black leaders, but those who have shaped culture as well, in the march towards equality and justice for all Americans. The African-American leaders that are discussed in this paper are Duke Ellington (music), Lola Faturoti (fashion), Martin Luther King Junior(politics), Jay-Z (business) and Thomas W. Burton (medicine). The paper shows how these leaders in society have influenced all aspects of culture in America and have forged a path of success for all future African-American and other minority leaders.
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"America's history is filled with immensely touted African-American figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X and W.E.B. DuBois who helped mold the freedom and civil rights movements.
"These individuals helped African-Americans emerge from literally centuries of slavery - and although equality is still not at our fingertips, it is undoubtedly a lot closer to a reality than during the 1960s.
"In fact, the cultural change engendered by the civil rights leaders is almost as impressive as the political change won. To think that just 40 years ago it was commonplace to believe that African-Americans were in some way inferior and not deserving of equal rights, the vote or even a seat at the front of the bus today is almost absurd."
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African-American Leaders, 2002.
An in-depth study into leadership styles of African-American leaders. Mentioned are Martin LutherKing and Malcolm X among others.
6,410 words (approx. 25.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 105.95
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This research studies the ways in which African-Americans become leaders in the United States today, looking at the struggles that they have to overcome in terms of the general level of background racism that still exists in this nation. This paper comes to an understanding of how the particular challenges faced by African-Americans today produce certain kinds of leaders with specific strengths. As a part of understanding how it is that certain African-Americans find themselves called on to be leaders (and how some of them succeed), this paper looks first at some general ideas about leadership, using tenets pulled from communication theory to help us understand why it is that different leaders choose different leadership styles based on the demands of the moment in history they find themselves in.
This paper also looks at some of the most important African-American leaders of the 20th century as a way of attempting to understand if there are cross-generational values, forms of discourse, and styles of leadership that mark most or even all leaders in this community.
Finally, this proposal describes a research design that will allow for a deeper investigation into the ways in which leadership values and communication skills come together in today?s African-American communities to build leaders who are capable of addressing some of the most important issues facing African-Americans today, such as the high incarceration rate of black men, environmental racism, the high rate of single-parent families, and racism, especially by police.
Table of Contents
Preface
Leadership Style
?Hoping Not to Fail"
Research Design
Works Cited
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"It may be tempting to think that all great leaders are the same ? that they come into this world with certain traits that mark them as different from the rest of us. But this is not true: Leaders vary in important ways, and not simply because of differences in their own personalities. Rather, leaders are molded by the political and cultural circumstances of their moment in history ? even as they also mold those circumstances. One of the most important circumstances that molds any African-American leader is the prevalent racism in the United States and structures of inequality that have persisted since slavery."
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Group Teachers as Leaders: Methodology, 2008.
A proposal for a case study to explore the role of teacher leader as group leader and how group work performance is affected by leadership.
1,777 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper proposes a case study as being the most appropriate method to research how teachers function as group leaders. The author discusses the use of group work at schools and the importance of leadership. The author describes the sample group that will be used in the case study, the kind of school from which the group will be chosen, the task that the group will be given, and the manner in which data will be collected during the study and analyzed.
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"The problem in translation for the teachers themselves when embarking on a group work task is the tendency towards egalitarianism and democratic principle, often seeking to not establish clear leadership to protect all from feeling lesser or greater in the process. Sadly, in an attempt to demonstrate effective group work, leadership is fundamental and peer leadership is often the key. If group work is always conducted in a manner where a primary leader is appointed from outside the peer group, such as the principal or the teacher who is most likely to demand leadership by virtue of personality or seniority, some idea may be lost in the group dynamic."
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Leaders in the United States, 2002.
A examination of what makes a leader while using these characteristics to compare the current leaders in the United States.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper details the rulers of America today. The writer explores what makes a leader and then uses examples of current American leaders to illustrate those traits. The paper takes the reader on a tour of leadership roles by today?s societal standards. Leaders examined are Jesse Jackson, Bill Gates, George Bush and others.
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"The United States is considered by many to be a leader in the world. Other nations turn to the states for guidance and assistance. Being the leader is a burden that America has born nicely and lived up to the challenge. America is considered the strongest powerful nation in the world so it is easy to understand why it is a leader. The leader of America are also strong and powerful people. To be able to lead the most powerful nation in the world the leaders of the nation have to share some common traits."
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Teacher Leaders, 2007.
The paper examines the relationship between teacher leaders and their principals and how these dynamics can be developed.
5,592 words (approx. 22.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 96.95
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The paper discusses how teacher leaders recognize that there exists many potential problems in the highly-regulated environment of today's schools. The paper explains that much of today's educational system is based on the idea that, somehow, all children are the same. Teacher leaders, however, see that one size does not necessarily fit all. The paper explores the relationship between teacher leaders and principals and shows how it is a complex one, involving virtually all the pedagogical and administrative aspects of running a school.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Research Method
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"America's teachers face an educational system that is increasingly complex. They must navigate between the needs of students, and the demands of administrators. In most instances, the principal represents the average teacher's first contact without the outside world of school boards and bureaucratic regulation. There are federally-mandated goals and tests, state benchmarks and funding requirements, and parental and media activists. Principals must respond to, or enforce, the demands of all these groups. Teachers must either find a way to comply, or else must defend their choice to follow an alternative path. The opinions of lone teachers or groups of teachers, count for little when stacked up against the weight of government and community."
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