Manufactured Leadership

Abstract


Everyone’s leadership style is different, and the general consensus in many circles is that this is due in large part to the individual traits granted at birth. On the opposite side of the opinion spectrum is the belief that leaders, when given the appropriate training and development, can be “manufactured” to be whatever is required at the time. This examination attempts to address both viewpoints without preference; ultimately concluding that though the arguments on either side are strong and valid, a leader is really a combination of both, and that given a particular circumstance, anyone – even the most humble and timid amongst us – can be a leader at any given time. 

Could Someone Please Pass the Cream?

 It’s not the first topic that comes to mind around the veritable water coolers these days. Joe Schmo’s promotion may come up at some point, and so may his qualifications for such a promotion. But between bagel bites and vacation pictures, it’s highly unlikely that the subject will actually appear in this specific context unless it happens to be brought up by some manager looking for a refill and something work related to keep things honest. Consider this study that manager (“leaded” for me, please). In this investigation, we’ll evaluate both sides of this hot issue, being ever mindful not to show preference to either attitude, and conclude with our educated opinion about whether a leader is born, made or both. In the meantime could someone please pass the cream?


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