With the consideration that people management in a work-atmosphere can only increase a business’ efficiency to a certain point, leadership becomes more and more a topic in the world of a highly performance dependant business. With no more to develop in the domains of physical and intellectual assets, emotional assets start making their way to the centre of the attention together with the engagement and eager of employees to increase an organisation’s goals. In order to allow an understanding about leadership, numerous guest speakers from a wide range of career paths have dedicated their personal time to speak about their journeys.
These guest speakers are established in diverse careers and whose leadership journey is remarkable. To understand it, this report will provide an analysis of different leadership theories such as; Transformational Leadership, Authentic Leadership and Situational Leadership. Following this line, this report aims to introspect into the many ways each of the guests’ lives has led them to become leaders and how their areas of expertise shape their approach to leadership, as well as what brings them closer to each other through their similarities.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Lauren Yu, Managing Director at Direct Rails and Rails plc.
- 3. Greta Lisbon, Director of OOY Communications
- 4. Marie Miller, CEO for Coastals PLC
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report aims to explore leadership through the experiences of three successful women leaders from diverse professional backgrounds. It analyzes their leadership journeys, examining how their unique experiences shaped their approaches to leadership and identifying commonalities among their leadership styles.
- Different leadership theories (Transformational, Authentic, Situational)
- Impact of personal experiences on leadership development
- The role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership
- Balancing task-oriented and people-oriented leadership styles
- Importance of resilience and continuous learning in leadership
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the report by highlighting the increasing importance of leadership in today's performance-driven business environment. It emphasizes the shift towards recognizing emotional intelligence and employee engagement as crucial assets, exceeding the traditional focus on physical and intellectual capital. The chapter introduces the three guest speakers—Lauren Yu, Greta Lisbon, and Marie Miller—whose diverse professional journeys and leadership experiences serve as the foundation for the report's analysis of various leadership theories. The report aims to examine how their personal and professional paths have shaped their leadership approaches and how their experiences intersect.
2. Lauren Yu, Managing Director at Direct Rails and Rails plc.: This chapter delves into the leadership journey of Lauren Yu, Managing Director of a freight transportation company specializing in nuclear waste transport. The chapter traces Yu's path from a young school leaver with limited qualifications to a successful MBA-holding Fellow of the Association of Certified Accountants. Her professional ascent, particularly within a male-dominated industry, mirrors that of another guest speaker, Marie Miller. Yu's journey demonstrates how authentic leadership can be developed through experience and the influence of strong role models, such as Brian Branson. The chapter contrasts Yu's initial struggles with managing her team, characterized by a rigid approach prioritizing her own way of working, with her later adoption of a transformational leadership style prioritizing team engagement and emotional intelligence. This transition highlights the limitations of a purely task-focused, self-centric approach and emphasizes the importance of understanding and responding to employee needs to maximize team effectiveness. The chapter also touches upon Yu’s adoption of elements of situational leadership, adapting her approach based on the specific demands of each task and project.
3. Greta Lisbon, Director of OOY Communications: This section begins the profile of Greta Lisbon, Director of the award-winning PR and communications agency OOY Communications. The preview only provides a brief introduction to Greta’s career path, highlighting her graduation from Sheffield Hallam University, early career experience at ELAP, and the remarkable success of a book she authored for BIAS, a charity where her leadership journey began. The success of this book underscored her marketing and promotional talents before she embarked on extensive international travel.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Situational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Career Development, Role Models, Diversity, Management vs. Leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions: Leadership Report - Exploring Leadership Through the Experiences of Three Successful Women
What is the main focus of this report?
This report explores leadership through the experiences of three successful women leaders from diverse professional backgrounds. It analyzes their leadership journeys, examining how their unique experiences shaped their approaches to leadership and identifying commonalities among their leadership styles.
Which leadership theories are discussed?
The report examines different leadership theories, including Transformational, Authentic, and Situational leadership. It analyzes how these theories manifest in the experiences of the three featured leaders.
Who are the three women leaders profiled in this report?
The report profiles Lauren Yu (Managing Director at Direct Rails and Rails plc.), Greta Lisbon (Director of OOY Communications), and Marie Miller (CEO for Coastals PLC).
What are some of the key themes explored in the report?
Key themes include the impact of personal experiences on leadership development, the role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership, balancing task-oriented and people-oriented leadership styles, and the importance of resilience and continuous learning in leadership.
What is covered in the introduction chapter?
The introduction highlights the increasing importance of leadership in today's business environment, emphasizing the shift towards recognizing emotional intelligence and employee engagement as crucial assets. It introduces the three guest speakers and the report's aim to examine how their personal and professional paths have shaped their leadership approaches.
What does the chapter on Lauren Yu cover?
This chapter traces Lauren Yu's leadership journey, from her early career to her current position. It examines her transition from a rigid, task-focused approach to a more transformational style emphasizing team engagement and emotional intelligence, highlighting the limitations of a purely self-centric approach. It also discusses her use of situational leadership.
What information is provided about Greta Lisbon?
The preview offers a brief introduction to Greta Lisbon's career path, including her education, early career experience, and the success of a book she authored. A more detailed profile is presumably found in the full report.
What keywords are associated with this report?
Keywords include Leadership, Transformational Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Situational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Career Development, Role Models, Diversity, and Management vs. Leadership.
What is the overall purpose of this report?
The report aims to provide insights into effective leadership by analyzing the real-world experiences of successful women leaders, illustrating how diverse backgrounds and personal journeys shape leadership styles and strategies.
Where can I find the full report?
This information is not provided in the preview. The preview only offers a comprehensive overview of the report's content.
- Quote paper
- Wilhelm Osterdahl (Author), 2017, Profile on Leaders in Practice. A Report on Leadership, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1446063
