The document discusses concepts of leadership and is a presentation for an English for University Study class. It defines leadership as a process where an individual influences a group to achieve common goals. It outlines six global leadership behaviors from GLOBE research and how they differ by geography. It also discusses the connection between leadership and ethics, suggesting leaders need strategic vision, communication skills, creativity, and the ability to empower subordinates. The presentation concludes with references and time for questions.

1. English for University Study
School of English and Languages
Student Tutor
Alessandro Lazzarini Gavin Floater
EUS 2, Group 2

2. Definition
Kinds of Leadership
Leadership and Geography
Connection between Leadership-Ethics
Conclusion: Suggestion
Summary
References
Time for Questions
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3. ‘…is a process whereby an individual influences a
group of individuals to achieve a common goal.’
Main points:
1. Process
2. Influence
3. Groups
4. Common Goals
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4. Six global leadership behaviours emerged from the GLOBE
research:
 Charismatic/value-based
 Team-oriented
 Participative
 Human-oriented
 Autonomous
 Self-protective
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5.  Charismatic/value-based (Commonwealth
countries, Europe and Asia)
 Team-oriented (Latin America)
 Participative (North Europe and Commonwealth
countries)
 Human-oriented (Sub-Saharan Africa)
 Autonomous (Central and East Europe)
 Self-protective (Middle East and South Asia)
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6. Nonaka & Takeuchi Wise Leader
 Companies that manage to survive over time are
those capable of living in harmony with society.
 Companies that have a social purpose while in pursuit
of profit an ethical approach to business.
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7. It seems to be agreed that, independently of
context, leaders must have:
 strategic vision
 good communication skills
 creativity
 ability to trust and empower subordinates
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8. • Definition of Leadership
• Kinds of Leadership
• Leadership and Geography
• Connection between Leadership-Ethics
• Conclusion: Suggestion
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9.  Nonaka, I. & Takeuchi, H. (2011). The big idea:
the wise leader, published in Harvard Business
Review, May.
 Northhouse, P.G. (2010). Leadership: theory and
practice. 5th ed. California: SAGE Publications.
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10. Thank you for your attention!
Now… it’s question time!
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