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21st Century Leadership: The Leadership and Success of Gigi Butler, Founder of Gigi's Cupcakes

This paper explores the leadership qualities and success story of Gigi Butler, founder of Gigi�s Cupcakes, in the context of 21st-century business practices.

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21st Century Leadership: The Leadership and Success of Gigi Butler, Founder of Gigi's Cupcakes - Page 1 preview image21st Century Leadership: The Leadership and Success of Gigi Butler, Founder ofGigi's CupcakesIn your paper, analyze the leadership style of Gigi Butler, the Founder and CEO of Gigi’s Cupcakes,and how it has influenced her company’s success.Specifically:1.Describe the leadership style(s) Gigi Butler utilizes in managing her organization.2.Examine the organizational structure and culture at Gigi’s Cupcakes, and how her leadershiphas impacted employee productivity and development. Provide specific examples.3.Evaluate her performance as a leader based on her ethical conduct, communication skills,and ability to motivate and empower employees while fostering customer loyalty.4.Identify and explain three best practices other business leaders could adopt from Gigi’sleadership approach to motivate employees and improve company performance.Ensure that your paper meets the following requirements:Length: 6-8 pages, not including the title and reference pages.References: Use at least five (5) quality references, including academic sources. Avoid usingWikipedia or similar websites.Format your paper according to APA guidelines, including proper citations and references.
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21st Century Leadership: The Leadership and Success of Gigi Butler, Founder of Gigi's Cupcakes - Page 3 preview imageAssignment 221st Century LeadershipThe20thand21stcenturieshaveproducedmanybusinessleaders,suchascorporategiantslikeJackWelchofGE,DaymondJohnofFUBU,SteveJobsofApple,andHerbKelleherofSouthwest.Inaddition,manyhip-hopmogulshaverisentoprominence,suchasSeanCombs,akaPDiddy,ofBadBoyRecords;RussellSimmons,founderofDefJam;andSeanCarter,akaJayZ,ofRockNation.Regardlessoftheirbusinessmodelsandindustries,organizationalleadersareexpectedtocreaterealisticvisionsfortheircompaniesandthepeoplethattheyguide.However,suchvisionsoftenresultinvastlydifferentleadershipstyles.Therefore,expertshaveconcludedthatthereisnoonebestleadershipstylegearedtowardsguidingemployeesandcompaniestoaccomplishingorganizationalgoals.UsingtheInternetandStrayerdatabases,researchyourfavoriteseniorexecutive(CEO,CFO,COO,Director,President,Founder,etc.)fromanyorganizationthathasmadeastrongimpactonhisorherindustry(fashion,music,food,banking,technology,automotive,etc.).Writeasixtoeight(6-8)pagepaperinwhichyou:1.Describetheoverallleadershipstyle(s)ofyourchosenseniorexecutive.2.Analyzetheorganizationalstructureandcultureofthecompanyyourchosenexecutivehasled,oriscurrentlyleading,anddeterminethecompany’sapproachtohumancapitalmanagementandemployeedevelopment.Next,explainwhetherornotyoubelieveyourchosenseniorexecutive’sleadershipapproachhasenhancedworkplaceproductivityandthesharedvisionoftheorganization.Provideonetotwo(1-2)examplesofyourchosenseniorexecutive’sactionstosupportyourresponse.3.Evaluatetheeffectivenessofyourselectedleader’sperformance,basedonhisorherethicalconductandeffectivecommunication.Next,determinewhetherthechosenleaderwassuccessfulinmotivatingandempoweringhisorheremployeesandgainingcustomerloyalty.4.Determinethree(3)bestpracticesthatotherorganizationalleaderscanuseinordertomotivateemployeesandtransformtheircompany,basedonpracticesthatyoubelievemadeyourchosenleadersuccessfulathisorhercompanyandwithinhisorherindustry.Supportyourrationalewithanexplanationofthepotentialbenefitsthatotherbusinessleadersmayreapfromyourchosenbestpractices.5.Useatleastfive(5)qualityreferences.Note:WikipediaandsimilarWebsitesdonotqualifyasacademicresources.21st Century LeadershipAbstractGigi Butler, also known as the Cupcake Queen, is an entrepreneur andFounder & CEO of the World Famous Gigi’s Cupcakes, a multi milliondollar company with over 90 locations in 23 states across America.Gigi’sCupcakeshasestablisheditselfasthepremierecupcakecompany in the Unites States and can boast of 35 million dollars inannual sales. The company as a whole staffs over 500 employeesthrough 90 and counting franchise stores and two original stores ownedby Gigi Butler herself. Gigi’s directive leadership style, her attitude of not
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