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LEARNING FROM LEADERSHIP

Introduction

The leadership industry witnessed an explosion in the last 40 years, and it shifted from an

American phenomenon to a global enterprise. Its origin was anchored on the American attitude

of I can do it, implying that every challenge has a solution, and humanity has the potential in

everything, including learning (Gamble & Gamble, 2020). Leadership is highly esteemed based

on its nexus to power, influence, and wealth; hence, it is regarded as a path to individual and

professional fulfillment. In resonance with Northouse (2018), leadership is a trait, ability, and

skill. Contemporary society has focused on leadership as a skill; thus, higher learning institutions

emphasize leadership development through training. Despite the substantial financial investment

in corporate leadership training, the programs have not yielded; therefore, this reflection affirms

my agreement with Barbara Kellerman’s thesis on the end of leadership and the leadership

industry's failures to deliver on its promises.

Summary

Leadership training and development has attained exponential consideration in the last 40

years; thus, making it a global concern. Recent materials on leadership consider it fundamental

skills that everyone should possess in this century. It is believed that everything rises and falls

with the leadership; hence, leaders are always at the forefront in guiding how activities are

carried out within organizations (Gamble & Gamble, 2020). However, in the twenty-first

century, the notion has changed, and it is believed that leadership has minimal privileges than

before. Previously, leadership was valued because those in positions of power and authority had

influence and controlled wealth distribution. Thus, institutions of higher learning globally have

centered their training on leadership development. The leadership programs are aimed at

enlightening youths to be responsible leaders, ethically, and morally. Leadership concept is used

in programs, especially designed for the youths to entice them into such programs by making

them appear respectable and desirable. Some programs such as LEAP are intended for high

school students preparing them to transition into the college life. Leadership has been

incorporated into it as part of the package, although its programs are not anchored on leadership.

Universities also offer multiple programs for students such as sports, student governance, and

campus clubs to sharpen their leadership skills. Leadership programs are specific to areas of

concern such as wildlife conservancy, environmental protection leadership, and natural resource

leadership. Some countries like China have designed leadership training and development to suit

communist ideals.

Analysis

Lack of elaborate scholarly framework

Leadership is integral in all areas since leaders make vital decisions and help

organizations achieve their set objectives. The study of leadership originated from Plato and

Confucius, who designed programs to align how leaders should govern their subjects. Many

publications have been availed in the public domain in the recent past, although many have not

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1 Learning from leadership By: (Name) Course: Professor: Institutional Affiliation: Date: 2 LEARNING FROM LEADERSHIP Introduction The leadership industry witnessed an explosion in the last 40 years, and it shifted from an American phenomenon to a global enterprise. Its origin was anchored on the American attitude of I can do it, implying that every challenge has a solution, and humanity has the potential in everything, including learning (Gamble & Gamble, 2020). Leadership is highly esteemed based on its nexus to power, influence, and wealth; hence, it is regarded as a path to individual and professional fulfillment. In resonance with Northouse (2018), leadership is a trait, ability, and skill. Contemporary society has focused on leadership as a skill; thus, higher learning institutions emphasize leadership development through training. Despite the substantial financial investment in corporate leadership training, the programs have not yielded; therefore, this reflection affirms my agreement with Barbara Kellerman’s thesis on the end of leadership and the leadership industry's failures to deliver on its promises. Summary Leadership training and development has attained exponential consideration in the last 40 years; thus, making it a global concern. Recent materials on leadership consider it fundamental skills that everyone should possess in this century. It is believed that everything rises and falls with the leadership; hence, leaders are always at the forefront in gui ...
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