The President of a College Once Said in a Guest

question 15

Essay

The president of a college once said in a guest lecture to a management class on his campus that, "The only important facet of leadership is symbolism." Although many people on his campus would disagree with his views on leadership because of mismanagement that occurred during his presidency, his claim about the importance of symbolism lives on. Explain his view in light of our text's discussion of values based leadership.

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Definitions:

Child Temperament

The innate traits that influence how a child reacts to their environment and regulates their emotions, often noticeable in early infancy.

Separation Anxiety

A disorder in children characterized by excessive fear or anxiety about separation from home or attachment figures.

Attachment Figure

An individual who provides a child with emotional and physical security, often a parent or primary caregiver.

Social Smile

A smile that occurs in response to a human voice or face.