Assignment: Leader Biography Analysis and Synthesis Worksheet

During the resident phase you and fellow classmates will be asked to share your analysis and synthesis of the leader biography you read during your Distributed Learning (DL) Leader Biography Book requirement. Be prepared to discuss your reading by answering the following questions and bring this completed document, along with the book, with you on the first day of class.

1. What leader did you select and why did you select that person to read about?

2. What book did you read?

3. What influential behaviors did this individual demonstrate that others would perceive as authentic and sincere?

4. How might this individual have been seen as one who "served honorably"?

5. Army professionals earn and sustain trust by demonstrating character, competence, and commitment. How would you describe the individual you read about in regards to these three components?

6. What leadership lessons did you learn from reading this book?

7. How will you apply your leadership lessons learned?

8. How might others benefit from your analysis and synthesis?