There are many definitions for leadership. According to Webster's dictionary leadership can be define as an act or an instance of leading. In my opinion leadership is a process in which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. Leaders carry out this process by applying their leadership attributes, such as beliefs, values, ethics, character, knowledge, and skill. I can also, define it as a person that has a role in the organization to perform at a high effective quality. Mike Pedler defines leadership as a performance art (doing thing). It is what we do (or don't do) when faced with challenging circumstances.
Many people in their lives had a role in a leadership position. The question is what elements were present in their role. The skills that were used during their leadership position are important. According to Virginia A Hulme the skills that help a leader is the ability to motivate......
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