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Fisher, James L.; And Others – 1988
A national survey of college presidents sought to develop a profile of the leadership behaviors of effective college executives. First, a number of qualified observers (association heads, foundation heads, or scholars) and presidents were asked to nominate effective administrators as survey recipients. The resulting 412 nominees and a…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, College Presidents, Higher Education, Leadership Effectiveness
Fisher, James L. – AGB Reports, 1985
The president of CASE explains the 12 characteristics of a competent presidential assistant including: an other-person centered orientation toward life, identity with people individually, identity with humanity, efficient and accepting view of reality, deep interpersonal relations with others. (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrators, College Administration, College Presidents
Fisher, James L. – AGB Reports, 1988
Research on power and the presidency shows leaders can develop charisma, the key to exercising authority. There is nothing genetic or intuitive about charisma; it comes through social distance, personal, style, and perceived self-confidence. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, College Presidents, Governance
Peer reviewedFisher, James L.; Quehl, Gary H. – Change, 1984
The national movement toward a stronger, more effective college presidency could be largely obviated unless the trend toward formal presidential evaluation is reversed. Formal assessment reduces the charismastic potential of the president, further politicizes the president's role, and shortens the CEO's term in office (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role
Fisher, James L.; And Others – AGB Reports, 1988
A two-year study of the characteristics of effective college presidents resulted in a profile that shows significant differences between effective and representative administrative styles. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection
Peer reviewedFisher, James L.; Tack, Martha W. – Educational Record, 1990
A two-year national study of effective college presidents found that effective presidents think and behave differently from their representative counterparts. Three basic leadership attitudes and behaviors were: those related to the person; those reflected in the position; and those evident in social relationships. (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Effectiveness, College Administration, College Presidents
Peer reviewedFisher, James L. – Educational Record, 1994
The college president's role in institutional leadership is discussed, focusing on the president's relationship with the governing board and his/her empowerment in the face of responsibility. Examples of presidents who have been able to transform institutions are offered. It is concluded that professional distance is an essential quality. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship, Case Studies
