Example Of A Leadership Essay

Analysis of a Leader
Brian Mack
Jaichand Sewkarran
MAN 5147
Leadership Skills for Managers
August 16, 2015

Leadership is not a position but an action that is undertaken by an individual. Leadership is not just about giving orders, yet it is the action of serving others. According to Robert Townsend, “A leader is not an administrator who loves to run others, but someone who carries water for his people so that they can get on with their jobs” (2013). A good leader will support his or hers employees because a leader is not judged on their own actions, but they are judge on the success of those that they support. In the modern era, we look at business leaders in the same way that historians view military commanders or kings of the past.

Currently, there are more than 1,800 Chick-fil-A restaurants operating in 40 states and Washington, D.C. Remarkably, Cathy led Chick-fil-A on an unparalleled record of 47 consecutive years of annual sales increases.
S. Truett success comes from his ability to listen to his customers and his ability to effectively communicate his vision for his company to his

One might recall a popular saying of do as I say, not as I do, this phase may not be spoken by some but their actions communicate something differently. According to Stacey Hanke, contrary to popular belief and what is teach in many communication courses, nonverbal behavior is vital for creating and managing relationships (2009). Nonverbal behavior is the same as Nonverbal communication. Nonverbal behavior can also influence the actions of others, S. Truett demonstrated that nonverbal communication is just as important or even more important when compared to verbal communication. This is not to say that verbal communication is not necessary to be an effective leader, but verbal communication needs to be supported by Nonverbal actions. S. Truett contributed millions to charities but it might be his lasting influence that might be his greatest achievement. In 2009, Dan Cathy, the son of S. Truett, contacted John Rivers, a struggling restaurant owner in the Orlando, Florida area concerning assisting John with improving the operation of his restaurant. Dan do not ask for anything in return and the call was unsolicited by John. John was able to turn his struggling restaurant into a fast growing and popular BBQ restaurant chain called 4