Psychology of the Contracting Professional People who enter into Professional Services Contracting (PSC) do so for many reasons. The pay is better, the hours can often be controlled, time off is yours to decide whether it is 2 weeks, 2 days, or 6 months, and you do not need to […]
Yearly Archives: 2004
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In a pragmatic sense, knowledge is validated through a set of logics designed to eliminate contradictions. As Watkins (2003) notes, “A cannot be non-A at the same time and in the same respect. Therefore man must relate all his knowledge in search of contradictions; if he should encounter one he […]
What is Leadership? There is no clear-cut answer to what leadership is. Several definitions exist, each of which focus on a specific aspect of researcher’s frame of reference. Bennis (1997) views leadership as ” the capacity to translate vision into reality.” (p. 14). Brodin (1997) views leadership in terms of […]
In the 21st century there are a plethora of leadership theories and models, each with their own set of unique characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses. Six models will be compared to show each leadership models in the context of a leadership spectrum that reaches from purely social behavior on one extreme […]
In order to become effective leaders, managers and those in leadership roles must approach leadership as a way of being. The connection between successful leaders, learning, creative and critical thinking, and the challenges of cultivating these qualities requires a dedication to self-development that transcends passive learning models and requires a […]