DISCUSSION

THIS IS A DISCUSSION NOT AN ESSAY.

"Bringing about Change in the Public Sector" Please respond to the following:

• From the weekly readings and first e-Activity, take a position on whether personal mastery of the four elements of emotional intelligence is possible, and ascertain the importance of such personal mastery to a public leader. Provide a rationale for your position.

• From the weekly readings and second e-Activity, propose a plan that includes one leadership theory, two leadership styles, and two leadership characteristics that you would use in order to motivate, communicate, and overcome opposition from staff and other stakeholders. Provide a rationale for your response.

Note: Information on additional leadership theories, styles, and characteristics can be found in readings from the previous weeks.