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Leadership Case Studies
Leadership case studies illustrate best practices, decision-making, and strategic challenges.
Below is a curated list of leadership case studies available through BU Libraries. Explore these resources to deepen your understanding and enhance your leadership skills.
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The Leadership of Abraham Lincoln Why It Matters TodaySource: Journal of Values Based Leadership
Summary: Examines Lincoln’s empathy, resilience, and vision during the Civil War and abolition of slavery. Offers timeless lessons for modern leaders facing complex challenges. -
How Zappos built a zany, high-performance cultureSource: Cases on Critical Leadership Skills
Summary: Zappos created a high-performance culture by prioritizing employee happiness, fostering a fun environment, and emphasizing core values, leading to exceptional customer service and business success. From: -
Case Study of Leadership of Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis I)Source: Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics
Summary: Analyzes Pope Francis’s leadership journey, exploring his transformational impact and leadership styles through established theories. -
Walt Disney: Dream, Believe, Dare, Do!Source: 21 Great Leaders
Summary: Highlights Disney’s visionary leadership, bold risk-taking, and relentless execution, showcasing the balance between ambition and action. -
Margaret Thatcher: The Lady’s Not for TurningSource: 21 Great Leaders
Summary: Focuses on Thatcher’s resolute leadership and dedication to economic reforms, including her iconic declaration at the 1980 Conservative Party Conference. -
Rosa Parks: Tired of Giving InSource: 21 Great Leaders
Summary: Highlights Parks’ courage and pivotal role in starting the Montgomery Bus Boycott, illustrating leadership through moral conviction and activism. -
The First Woman Conductor of the Baltimore Symphony OrchestraSource: Cases on Critical Leadership Skills
Summary: Explores the challenges and achievements of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s first female conductor, breaking gender barriers in a male-dominated field. -
A Doll's HouseSource: Developing Potential Across a Full Range of Leadership TM
Summary: Reviews Barad’s tenure as Mattel CEO, detailing strategic divestments, revitalization efforts, and the challenges leading to her eventual ouster.
