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Photography As A Spiritual Technique, Laura Elizabeth Garza-Meza
Photography As A Spiritual Technique, Laura Elizabeth Garza-Meza
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The purpose of this study is to compare the spiritual benefits of practicing photography to the spiritual benefits of practicing prayer, meditation and yoga. Benefits noted were divided into the 4 dimensions of being human: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. The study considers Mexican leaders' perceptions of photography as a spiritual practice. A total of 105 Mexican leaders answered surveys. Of the 105 leaders, 14 were professors, 30 were entrepreneurs, 46 were business executives and 15 were students and homemakers (listed as "other") varying in ages from 21 to over 61. The design of this study is descriptive, while the …
Called To Lead: An Examination Into The Phenomenon Of Calling, Hughie Jackson Barnes
Called To Lead: An Examination Into The Phenomenon Of Calling, Hughie Jackson Barnes
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Perhaps the most widely known episode of a calling is the burning bush experience of Moses, leader of Israel's sojourn to freedom from Egyptian captivity. At present, the phenomenon of being called to a place, vocation, or career has limited social science research. Indeed, prior to the middle of the 21st century this concept was lacking both theoretically and empirically. Any coverage of the subject of a calling was primarily found in religious periodicals and similar publications (Newman, 2006). In 2007, Scott attempted to advance the discourse on career development by examining callings and the corollary meanings which college students …
Examining The Effects Of Leader Social Intelligence On Employee Engagement, Josh Dazel
Examining The Effects Of Leader Social Intelligence On Employee Engagement, Josh Dazel
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This study evaluated the effects of leader social intelligence (SI) on employee engagement (EE) by measuring 36 leaders' SI and interviewing 10 leaders. Although managers were rated as utilizing SI competencies, there were no direct relationships with follower EE ratings. Findings suggested that Empathy may be the most effective SI for EE. Findings suggested that the SI competency of Teamwork also may have some impact. Mixed support was generated for the other five SIs. Support was inconclusive regarding direct relationships between leader SI and EE. However, 17 leaders with the highest EE scores exhibited significant relationships between EE and the …
Intrinsic Conflict Between Management And Leadership, Dean Walton Mccall
Intrinsic Conflict Between Management And Leadership, Dean Walton Mccall
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Organizational conflict manifests in misalignment of individuals and groups, and is often discussed in terms of the effect that leadership and management have on the state of affairs. It is built-in for any organization, yet its root causes are not fully understood. It is not uncommon to characterize leadership/management conflicts in terms of the style or personality type of the individuals involved; however, conflicting leadership and management objectives that are not style or personality dependent may also be a significant factor. If conflict is actually disagreement about the role-driven management objectives and leadership objectives at hand, rather than being based …
The Essential Leadership And Management Skills Of Mid-Level Managers In Non-Profit Organizations, Vicki L. Clements
The Essential Leadership And Management Skills Of Mid-Level Managers In Non-Profit Organizations, Vicki L. Clements
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The role of the middle manager in organizations is evolving. As organizations shift from strictly hierarchical structures to ones that are increasingly horizontal and interconnected through team-based collaborations, middle managers are being asked to assume more leadership responsibilities in addition to their traditional management duties. While there is agreement that both leadership and management skills are required for organizations to be successful, there is limited information on the specific skills that are required to both manage and lead from the middle. Mid-level managers who successfully develop both skill sets are well positioned for future leadership positions. Preparing middle managers for …
Identifying The Impact Of Leadership Practices On Organizational Agility, Alethea G. Young
Identifying The Impact Of Leadership Practices On Organizational Agility, Alethea G. Young
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This mixed-methods case study examined the impact of leadership on practices to organizational agility. Leaders and employees from three organizations (two universities, one financial institution) participated in surveys and interviews to generate data related to the organizational and personal leadership orientations and styles exhibited, the degree of agility in the organization, and the impact of organizational and personal leadership orientations and styles on organizational agility. Study findings suggested that leadership varies based on industry- and organization-specific demands, organizational agility can exist across industries and organization types, and that adopting a long-term focus and practicing agile leadership behaviors throughout the organization …
A Descriptive Study Of The Key Leadership Characteristics Of Mid-Level Managers In The Business Divisions At A Federally Funded Research And Development Center (Ffrdc), Kevin Michael Caporicci
A Descriptive Study Of The Key Leadership Characteristics Of Mid-Level Managers In The Business Divisions At A Federally Funded Research And Development Center (Ffrdc), Kevin Michael Caporicci
Theses and Dissertations
Leadership sets the tone and determines and shapes the organization. The more proficient individuals are in leadership and management skills, the more the organizations will thrive. Technical challenges have and will always be barriers, but competent leadership will always resolve those barriers. There are leaders of organizations who revel in success and those that perish in futility. What is the difference? Is it the organizational structure? Could it be luck? Throughout history there are individuals who have been praised for their leadership abilities. What can we learn from them? The purpose of this study was to determine the key leadership …
An Effective Model Of Developing Teacher Leaders In Stem Education, Heidi Sublette
An Effective Model Of Developing Teacher Leaders In Stem Education, Heidi Sublette
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In the last 5 years, industries have begun to recognize a growing gap in the production of college graduates in areas of STEM. Researchers in various industries believe this gap will create a significant loss of competitive edge in the STEM fields, which will leave the United States pursuing STEM graduates from foreign countries and may ultimately leave the US behind in the industry of science, technology and innovation. This qualitative study analyzes the value and impact of STEM teacher leaders in secondary education. A phenomenological study was conducted with 10 secondary school science and math teacher leaders in order …
Why Doctors Lead Multidisciplinary Prostate Cancer Clinics: A Grounded Theory Study Of Leader Motivation, Lisa E. Perrine
Why Doctors Lead Multidisciplinary Prostate Cancer Clinics: A Grounded Theory Study Of Leader Motivation, Lisa E. Perrine
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The purpose of this grounded theory study was to develop a construct that describes the motivations of physicians to lead multidisciplinary prostate cancer clinics (MPCCs). Medical leaders play a key role in increasing the number of MPCCs, which are not yet widely available to patients in the United States. Understanding what motivates these physicians to lead is an important dimension of developing, recruiting, and retaining MPCC leaders. This study collected qualitative, empirical data from 12 MPCC medical leaders located throughout the United States. Utilizing theoretical sampling and constant comparison, the data derived from face-to-face interviews were used to create a …
Leaders And The Importance Of The Manager-Staff Relationship, Richard Martin
Leaders And The Importance Of The Manager-Staff Relationship, Richard Martin
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The purpose of this study is to identify the importance of the manager's relationship with frontline staff. There continues to be a need for top leadership to understand clearly and value this relationship and provide managers with the support they need to deliver on their visions, missions, and corporate goals. The manager-staff relationship sets the tone for the frontline staff and creates an environment of trust. The communication the manager provides is pivotal to helping staffs understand the goals and vision top leadership established. In addition, the positive atmosphere created by this relationship helps to cement the staffs' commitment to …
Latina/Os Leaving Legacies: The Experiences Of California Community College Leaders, Vinicio Jesús López
Latina/Os Leaving Legacies: The Experiences Of California Community College Leaders, Vinicio Jesús López
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The purpose of this qualitative study was to develop a comprehensive understanding of Latina/o leadership in community colleges through in-depth interviews of current community college executive administrators. The portraits of the subjects offer a blueprint to Latina/os who have similar career aspirations; and more succinctly, provide insight into how Latina/o California community college executive administrators might mentor aspiring Latina/o community college leaders. The guiding questions in the study inquired the experiences of Latina/o community college executive administrators, how they contributed to their understanding of leadership, and the perceptions placed on them as leaders. The questions also explored the obstacles that …
Emotional Intelligence Implications On The Career Advancement Of Women In A Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Company, Shawn D. Andrews
Emotional Intelligence Implications On The Career Advancement Of Women In A Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Company, Shawn D. Andrews
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Women account for more than 50% of college graduates, more than 50% of professional degrees such as M.D. and J.D., and more than 50.0% of management, professional, and related occupations (Labor, 2011). However, women hold only 14.3% of executive officer positions of the Fortune 500 companies, and the number of female CEOs at these companies is 3.8% (Catalyst, 2012). Given these statistics, a natural shift to a more gender-balanced senior management should be a reasonable, expected outcome. In addition, research in the past decade lead by Daniel Goleman (1995, 2000, 2004) has identified an individual's emotional intelligence as a key …
Exceeding Expectations: Key Strategies To Increase High School Graduation Rates, Shannon Dick
Exceeding Expectations: Key Strategies To Increase High School Graduation Rates, Shannon Dick
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An alarmingly number of students drop out of high school every day; however, the need for a high school diploma has become increasingly more important for the U.S. to remain globally competitive. Minority students and students living in poverty are disproportionally affected by this issue dropping out at significantly higher rates. Throughout the years, a number of reform efforts have been targeted at the federal, state, and local levels to address this issue. Some of these efforts have shown promising results. In an Education Week report (Diplomas Count, 2010), 21 urban school districts were identified as districts that are defying …
"Doing It The Right Way" A Qualitative Study Of The Development Of Corporate Social Responsibility Among U.S. Fortune 500 Global Companies, Denise D. Berger
"Doing It The Right Way" A Qualitative Study Of The Development Of Corporate Social Responsibility Among U.S. Fortune 500 Global Companies, Denise D. Berger
Theses and Dissertations
This qualitative, phenomenological study provides a detailed look at corporate social responsibility (CSR) among selected U.S. Fortune 500 global corporations that show evidence of advanced stages of CSR development, herein referred to as itCSR. While CSR broadly conveys business' role in society, itCSR is a construct meant to indicate business' ideal contribution in society that epitomizes meaningful triple bottom line (TBL) impact. Using the Global Leadership Network Framework of business strategy, leadership, operational excellence, and engaged learning, this research explored what motivates executives to develop itCSR and the success strategies for instituting itCSR practices at America's largest publicly-traded multinational corporations …
A Quantitative Study Of Stem Goal And Role Alignment Across Stakeholder Leaders In California: Advocacy For Application Of A Systems Solution Approach, Dawn Garrett
Theses and Dissertations
Both the nation and California are faced with a critical threat to our long term strength and welfare due to an acknowledged deficit in STEM ready students and workers as we head into the 21st century. The STEM workforce gap requires integrated conversations and solutions as it impacts multiple stakeholder groups who do not necessarily fully comprehend each other's needs and challenges. There is a broad consensus that increasing the STEM workforce is critical to the U.S., impacting standard of living, as well as national security in areas such as international competitiveness, combating terrorism and addressing global warming, to name …
African American Female Leaders: Resilience And Success, Shanetta Weatherspoon-Robinson
African American Female Leaders: Resilience And Success, Shanetta Weatherspoon-Robinson
Theses and Dissertations
Women make up half of the workforce in America. Despite this, in traditional organizations, leadership roles are overwhelmingly held by men. Of the small number of African American women employed in the workforce, 30% hold professional or management positions and women in general are more educated, qualified and transformational than their male counterparts. Despite this, African American female leaders experience organizational barriers, social labeling, and biases driven by their intersectionality that hinders their career opportunities. Black feminist research suggests that social norms place women in subordinate roles in comparison to men in society. African American women face such social barriers …