Strategic Leadership

Compare and contrast two leaders, at least one of whom must be a business leader. Which of the two was the more effective leader? Why? What skills did they demonstrate? These two leaders must be explicitly named in your assignment and will be drawn from your knowledge of them or from biographies of modern-day leaders. Provide enough details of these two leaders so that a reader, who does not know of them, will be able to follow the points about them that you are making. Your assignment should demonstrate that you know what makes a successful leader, manager and entrepreneur in any situation.

Executive summary

Leadership effectiveness is dependent on the leader’s awareness of themself, followers and the organisational situation. This relationship must be based on good ethics and positive values for the good of others. Effective leaders learn to adapt by using varying styles with different subordinates and differing styles with the same subordinates in different situations. Billy Graham and Lindsay Fox have served in leadership positions for more than 50 years. Their longevity and effectiveness has been determined by selecting the right kind of leadership for their followers and situation.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 5

2. Compare and contrast two leaders. 5

2.1 Billy Graham 5

2.2 Lindsay Fox 6

3. Which of the two was the more effective leader? 9

3.1 What lead to their effective leadership 9

3.2 Skills they demonstrated 10

4. What makes a successful leader, manager and entrepreneur in any situation? 11

5. Conclusion 12

References: 14

Appendix 17

1. Introduction

Effective leadership is crucial to the success of any organization. Leaders are usually hailed as heroes when things go well and sacked when organisations don’t perform well. Vivid descriptions of these events are often played out through the media at the end of every Australian Football League season. Teams that have not performed well sack their coach; and...