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A 7 page paper that discusses why metaphors are used so often to describe leadership. Scholars have failed in their attempts to agree on the definition of leadership. Some have offered definitions but most describe traits, behaviors, characteristics and skills. This is one of the reasons metaphors have been used so often to describe leaders and leaderships. The writer reports the many contexts from which metaphors are drawn. The essay then offers an example of a historical figure and comments on the metaphors the writer would use to describe their own leadership style. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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concept of leadership was nebulous at best (2000). He went on to say that we know what leadership is when we see it and we also can sense when leadership
is missing (Bennis, 2000). Oberlechner and Sch?nberger, from The John F. Kennedy School of Government, report: "Leadership, as anybody knows who has actively sought to engage in it, is a
complex social phenomenon lacking real boundaries and a clear definition" (n.d.). The literature talks about referent leadership, legitimate leadership, positional leadership, expert leadership and so on (Sears, 1988). One sees
that even these definitions are limited, however. It seems that leadership is something that we recognize when we see it and realize it isnt there when we dont
see it but to define it is nearly impossible. It is an abstract term. Perhaps leadership is a term that is so rich, that incorporates so much that it simply
defies definition. The difficulties with defining leadership have led to volumes in the literature that identify and discuss the characteristics, traits, attitudes, attributes, skills and behaviors associated with leadership.
Even my own definition of leadership is one that incorporates traits and behaviors. To me, a leader is a visionary, one who sees the gestalt, the large picture, who has
natural insight into what will happen and acts to meet those future challenges before they happen; a leader is an individual who inspires others and who empowers others to reach
beyond themselves. A leader is knowledgeable, skilled, insightful, futuristic, and an exceptionally good communicator. True and thoughtful listening is one of the leaders most valuable and most essential behaviors. A
leader knows his or her own weaknesses and surrounds herself with people who have those very strengths. It is easy to understand why those discussing leadership have resorted to
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