The Impact of Youth Sports on Leadership Styles in the Hospitality Industry

Abstract

I would like to dedicate this study to all of my former college and professional football teammates, and I would like to dedicate this study to all managers trying to inspire and motivate their subordinates to become more productive within the work environment. I would like to dedicate this degree to my mom, dad, and siblings who encourage me to continue striving for the highest academic accolades. I would also like to dedicate this study to my stellar children (Tia, Jas, Jay, and Jocelyn). I would personally like to dedicate this study to my lovely, beautiful, and supportive wife (La-Toya D. Williams) who continues to inspire me to strive for the best in all academic, professional, and personal endeavors. My wife has dedicated time and finances to make sure I successfully complete this doctoral process, and I dedicate all success to her. I also would like to dedicate this dissertation to a special cousin (Cedric Barnes), and you will be forever in my thoughts. Finally, I would like to dedicate the gathered inspiration, motivation, and belief, to my true source, God. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES .

A Longitudinal Study of Canadian Student Leadership Practices

“…Findings from the most recent review of the Student Leadership Practices Inventory (S-LPI) by Posner (2012) were consistent with those found in earlier studies (e.g., Adams & Keim, 2002;Endress, 2000;Mendez-Grant, 2001;Posner, 2004;Posner & Brodsky, 1993, 1994Posner & Rosenberger, 1997;and, Williams, 2002). Internal reliability coefficients are sound and individual respondent characteristics (e.g., GPA, year in school, and academic major) did not account for differences in leadership practices.…”

Learning From the Experiences and Development of Latina School Leaders

“…The four Latina leaders shared how facets of their identities shaped their experiences, development, and persistence in campus and district leadership in both unique and similar ways; although three out of the four were of Mexican descent, born in the United States, and situated in Texas. Applying an intersectionality framework provided a means of considering how the Latina leaders’ experiences, as detailed in their testimonios within the four overarching themes, were shaped by larger inequitable social structures and power dynamics; extending the work of previous scholars (Bagula, 2016; Hernandez & Murakami, 2016a, 2016b; Martinez, 2014; Méndez-Morse, 2000, 2004; Morales, 2014; Palacio, 2013, Pimienta, 2014; Ramsey, 2013; Reyes, 2015; Ruiz-Williams, 2015, Santiago, 2009).…”

“…Some of the most significant findings in relevant unpublished dissertation studies reiterate the significant role of Latina leaders’ cultural and familial values and linguistic abilities as strengths in forging a sense of community among those they serve, as well as the importance of having supportive family and access to mentoring (Bagula, 2016; Martinez, 2014; Morales, 2014; Palacio, 2013, Pimienta, 2014; Ramsey, 2013; Reyes, 2015; Ruiz-Williams, 2015; Santiago, 2009). Holding high expectations for self and others and maintaining a commitment to social justice and equity were also prevalent themes.…”