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INTRODUCTION Gathering three months worth of the Wall Street Journal was a simple enough task. Sitting down and reading articles everyday was another story. At first finding articles that exemplified theories of leadership was a challenge. Once one read the articles that had been suggested one established a better understanding of what was needed for the assignment. After much thought and rereading one could see where the theories of leadership could tie into almost any subject. Understanding that leadership does not only exist in a business or an organization allows one to make the assignment much more interesting.

There are many different types, styles and theories of leadership that one will learn about over the course of his or her education. For the purpose of this paper five theories were chosen. The five theories are: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Enable Others to Act, Challenge the Process and Encourage the Heart. These theories showcase exemplary leadership in distinctive ways. Each theory is different but they each allow a leader to carve a path to success. The Wall Street Journal offered an excellent sampling of articles for each of the selected theories.

The example articles that were provided caused one to employ a degree of critical thinking. Seeing leadership in a different light portrayed by the example articles allowed one to go outside of the cookie cutter thoughts on leadership. By looking in the areas of the paper that had been brought to the attention of the class one could gather interesting and diverse articles that all exemplified a theory of leadership. The reading of the required materials and understanding of the assignment provided one with a different point of view on what leadership ...

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... regards to the importance of leadership. One is able to see where the theories of leadership can go beyond the established norms. Leadership is a valuable and versatile tool that can be utilized to promote growth and understanding in an individual and in an organization. It is in one’s best interest to harness some form of leadership if they ever wish to make a difference in their life or organization.

The healthcare industry is constantly changing and leaders must be able to adapt accordingly. Utilizing any of the five theories of leadership that are mentioned above will enable a leader to ensure his or her staff is working towards a unified future. Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Enable Others to Act, Challenge the Process and Encourage the Heart are all effective theories of leadership. All of these theories can assist leaders in any type of industry.