The Golden Era of Leadership

<h1>The Golden Era of Leadership</h1>Author: <a title="Dr. Richard C. Baiz, D.B.A." href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/dr.-richard-c.-baiz,-d.b.a./105611.htm">Dr. Richard C. Baiz, D.B.A.</a> Andrew Carnegie – (25 November 1835 – 11 August 1919) Businessman and Philanthropist – Net worth in today’s dollars - $298.3 billion in 2007. John D. Rockefeller, Sr - (1839–1937), founder of the Standard Oil Company and the six-generation family dynasty, and richest person in history. Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was the American founder of the Ford Motor Company and father of modern assembly lines used in mass production. John Pierpont Morgan (April 17 1837 – March 31 1913) was an American financier, banker and art collector who dominated corporate finance and industrial consolidation during his time. In 1892 Morgan arranged the merger of Edison General Electric and Thompson-Houston Electric. Many have said that the golden era, of the American industrial explosion took place during the economic transformation while the above mentioned industrial leaders were in the forefront of security their name in American history. One may asked, what made them click and what explanation do we have about their leadership characteristics, that made them the men they were. Perhaps timing is an issue of consideration however, let’s not forget true commitment to leadership and the drive to be accomplishers of products for the American consuming public. The interest of what drove these great leadership entrepreneurs was so prevalent that one of them Andrew Carnegie commissioned a special study on the subject matter of what they all had in common and what made them tick. That study was conducted by Napoleon Hill which produced a widely read popular book “Think and Grow Rich”. Though Napoleon Hill made numerous discoveries in his book, which has been read by hundreds of thousands, his fundamental findings were that these men were driven by the need to: Lead, to influence others, to succeed at all cost, to be productive in a conglomerate level and to be thought of as bona fide humanitarians. Napoleon Hill further stated "What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve”, this is a key factor when leading. One must always have the confidence that success is inevitable when one has faith in: themselves, faith in their work and faith with the people they are leading. Leaders need to stay focus with their particular vision as they are the ones who must be able to see the future. They need to be forecaster, planners and implementers of their dreams.About the Author: Dr. Richard C. Baiz is a Doctorate in Business Administration. He is a College and Corporate Personal/Leadership Development Instructor and Coach. Dr. Baiz is an expert in Personal/Organizational Development and Management. Dr Baiz gets his clients top notch successful results fast:<a href="http://www.myproductinformation.com">Personal and Leadership Development</a>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/leadership-articles/the-golden-era-of-leadership-705014.html" title="The Golden Era of Leadership">The Golden Era of Leadership</a>

Andrew Carnegie – (25 November 1835 – 11 August 1919)

Businessman and Philanthropist – Net worth in today’s dollars - $298.3 billion in 2007.

John D. Rockefeller, Sr - (1839–1937), founder of the Standard Oil Company and the six-generation family dynasty, and richest person in history.

Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was the American founder of the Ford Motor Company and father of modern assembly lines used in mass production.

John Pierpont Morgan (April 17 1837 – March 31 1913) was an American financier, banker and art collector who dominated corporate finance and industrial consolidation during his time. In 1892 Morgan arranged the merger of Edison General Electric and Thompson-Houston Electric.

Many have said that the golden era, of the American industrial explosion took place during the economic transformation while the above mentioned industrial leaders were in the forefront of security their name in American history. One may asked, what made them click and what explanation do we have about their leadership characteristics, that made them the men they were. Perhaps timing is an issue of consideration however, let’s not forget true commitment to leadership and the drive to be accomplishers of products for the American consuming public. The interest of what drove these great leadership entrepreneurs was so prevalent that one of them Andrew Carnegie commissioned a special study on the subject matter of what they all had in common and what made them tick. That study was conducted by Napoleon Hill which produced a widely read popular book “Think and Grow Rich”. Though Napoleon Hill made numerous discoveries in his book, which has been read by hundreds of thousands, his fundamental findings were that these men were driven by the need to: Lead, to influence others, to succeed at all cost, to be productive in a conglomerate level and to be thought of as bona fide humanitarians. Napoleon Hill further stated "What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve”, this is a key factor when leading. One must always have the confidence that success is inevitable when one has faith in: themselves, faith in their work and faith with the people they are leading.

Leaders need to stay focus with their particular vision as they are the ones who must be able to see the future. They need to be forecaster, planners and implementers of their dreams.

Dr. Richard C. Baiz is a Doctorate in Business Administration. He is a College and Corporate Personal/Leadership Development Instructor and Coach. Dr. Baiz is an expert in Personal/Organizational Development and Management. Dr Baiz gets his clients top notch successful results fast:Personal and Leadership Development

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