Do you agree or disagree? Why? Leadership means many things to many people. Lead

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Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Leadership means many things to many people. Leadership is a course that has been on the list of the most widely taught subjects in business schools worldwide (Collinson & Tourish, 2015). Leadership to me means how one leads, either personally or professionally. Leadership is about buy-in and influence. Leadership is also defined in our text as a type of social influence (Manning, & Curtis, 2012). In my opinion, leadership is an inherent trait and usually cannot be easily acquired. A good leader can lead people into trouble or triumph without question. Good leaders have many traits. These traits are usually not learned but are already present inside the characteristic panel of that individual. Good leadership is important because there must be leaders and followers. Great leaders need great followers. Occasionally a great leader can influence a follower and turn them into a great leader but one must be willing to easily adapt to that leader’s notion. Good leaders, lead followers without the followers even knowing they are being lead. Good leaders empower their followers to make decisions based on their knowledge and abilities. Good leaders also stand with their followers when times are good and when times are bad. The text refers to three types of leaders (Manning, & Curtis, 2012). I would agree. The teacher leader is the leader who empowers. The hero leader has a proven track record of success. And lastly, the ruler leader leads followers for power. All of these leaders are important in the right setting. The problem lies in that some leaders are not good fit for specific situations. As a good leader, one must realize when their characteristics are not needed and step down to let a better equipped leader take over. One person that was exceptional leader in my opinion was former President Bill Clinton. Although President Clinton fraternized with interns, his leadership style was imperative. Early on, Bill Clinton knew he wanted to be President of the United States. He groomed himself by watching other leaders. I believe that he was born with the inherent trait of personality and it showed. He could and still can work a crowd of people. He easily acquired buy-in from those individuals. He also had one of the most successful Presidencies in history. He was personable and sometimes breaking the initial barrier for a good leader is the most challenging. After that breakthrough, anything is possible. Reference: COLLINSON, D., & TOURISH, D. (2015). Teaching Leadership Critically: New Directions for Leadership Pedagogy. Academy Of Management Learning & Education, 14(4), 576-594. doi:10.5465/amle.2014.0079 Manning, G., & Curtis, K. (2012). The art of leadership (4th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw­Hill

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- Since ancient times we have learned the importance of a good leader for society or mankind.

- Society have achieved great heights under the leadership of good leaders and even many civilization has been ruined due to bad leadership.

- The same holds true in today's modern world.

- Organizations flourish and countries rise and prosper under the leadership of good leaders. Some organization have been pushed to corners by competition, when they were found irrelevant in the current context.

- Thus in the modern world, much emphasis is given on good making good learners and teaching leadership in Business Schools and colleges.

- The example given in the above text has shown the example of Bill Clinton as a good leader. He had many followers and has achieved much for him and society.

- Role of the leader is to tell, what is right and what to do.

- The followers does what the leaders tells.

- Leaders have power to influence the followers as he can convince the mass of the people.

- Leaders also stand by the side of the followers during the difficulty. By this the leaders wins the confidence of the followers and they become their obedient followers.

- There are various examples in our history where followers become ready to put their life and everything at stake for their leaders.

The author has explained 3 different types leaders in the above text.

1. The teacher leader is the leader who empowers - He takes a lead in making good people and good leaders.

2. The hero leader has a proven track record of success - He is a good leader and have accomplished bug tasks in the past. Thus followers admires him/her.

3. The ruler leader leads followers for power - In society, leader leads a group of people and shows then direction. he shows them the correct path.

Finally we can conclude that leader have a great power and even equally important role in the society to play.

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