Chaotic systems can reach a state of stable order through three mechanisms: positive feedback loops, negative feedback loops, and mixed feedback loops leading to complex, yet patterned, outcomes. This last state of order is typified by an inability to model such outcomes using standard mathematical approaches. Instead, simulation, rather than […]
Leadership
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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 […]