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Module 4 Discussion 1 Perceptions of Leadership (2)

Module 4 Discussion 1 Perceptions of Leadership (2)

Q M4D1: Perceptions of Leadership Think about the best leaders you have known and perhaps have worked with. What made them so great? What did they do, or not do? Also, think about the worst leaders you have known. What do you believe made them so ineffective? What did they do, or not do? Include an organizational context perspective in your response. In your responses to classmates, share additional insights you gained about your perceptions of leaders after reading their posts. Consult the Discussion Posting Guide for information about writing your discussion posts. It is recommended that you write your post in a document first. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to make your initial post, click on "Reply." Then copy/paste the text into the message field, and click "Post Reply." To respond to a peer, click “Reply” beneath her or his post and continue as with an initial post.

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The best qualities in a leader are those which make the leader successful and the team successful. The fact that whether a leader is effective or ineffective depends largely on the clarity of the vision of the leader. (Nixon, Harrington, & Parker, 2012). Courage is an inevitable quality that enables the leaders takes decisions firmly and with confidence. The confidence can serve as a source of mental security for the entire teams. Integrity of the leader binds the team together. The leader being honest serves as a role model (Nixon, Harrington, & Parker, 2012).