Assignment

Please choose One individual that you believe exemplifies excellent leadership. This person could be someone living or dead from the realms of history, the military, government, business, non-profit or even spiritual. OR you can choose a person, who exemplifies excellence in leadership that you know well, like a family member, friend, manager or colleague.

1. With this individual in mind, please describe what specific leadership characteristics, traits and values this person has that you believe makes him or her a successful leader.

2. Describe at least two very clear, specific examples of this person's leadership in action (something she or he has accomplished), that demonstrates his/her leadership talent. Along with sharing at least two examples of this individual's leadership in action, please also connect how this person leads using one or a combination of the leadership theories reviewed in Chapter 14 and/or discussed in class (including power points). Moreover, you must also use at least one additional reputable source, in addition to our class textbook and PowerPoints, when discussing leadership theory/theories.

3. How would you describe how this individual motivates others (could be employees, colleagues, friends, manager(s) or family members) to accomplish goals, and again, please connect how this person motivates others using one or a combination of motivation theories reviewed in Chapter 16, and/or during the class discussion (including PowerPoints). Moreover, you must also use at least one additional reputable source, in addition to our class textbook and PowerPoints, when discussing motivation theory/theories.