Leadership
Leadership Lee Iacocca Jim Olger ORG 502 Dr Cecile Masse October 20, 2003 Abstract This paper is about a great leader, Lee Iacocca. He displayed superior leadership traits and skills as CEO of Chrysler. These outstanding leadership characteristics and traits saved Chrysler from bankruptcy. ... (Encarta, 2003) Leadership The definition of leadership is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of goals. ... In order to turn around a company with poor sales, undesirable products, and tremendous debt, Chrysler required a person with highly developed leadership skills. The six traits of leadership: drive and ambition, the desire to lead others, honesty and integrity, self-confidence, intelligence and in-depth technical knowledge related to the area of responsibility, were all part of Iacocca’s effort to make Chrysler successful. ... ” (Swinfin) Conclusion Leadership qualities of Lee Iacocca were instrumental in the turnaround of Chrysler.