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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, 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
Fisher, James L. – Business Officer, 1985
The future of higher education rests on the decisive leadership of college and university presidents. Governing boards must set the stage for strong, assertive, enlightened presidents and then support them. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship, College Administration
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
Fisher, James L.; Koch, James V. – 1996
This work focuses on the transformational theory of leadership, which advocates appointment of a strong charismatic president to lead and transform the university through the power of his or her own vision for the future. The authors argue that this type of leadership is far more effective than the transactionalist leadership style, which…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Role, College Governing Councils, College Presidents
Fisher, James L. – 1991
Written for trustees and college/university presidents, this book examines and discusses the relationship between the governing board and college presidents in higher education. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the college presidency. Chapter 2 presents a review of the research on leadership which demonstrates that the policies and practices of…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection
