Leadership Styles
Throughout this course, you will have many opportunities to respond to other people's opinions and comments. After you have completed the Reading for the week, respond to the questions below. Discussion responses should be on topic, original writing, and contribute to the quality of the Discussion by making frequent informed references to course materials and the course textbook (include proper APA in-text citations).
The text discusses how leaders need to be able to change leadership styles to fit the situation, but it is also useful to understand your preference which may become your comfort zone or fall back style. Reviewing the leadership styles in the text, explain which suits you the best and why.
Review the gender differences in leadership styles discussion in the text. What is your opinion of this argument? Do you agree there is a general gender difference in leadership styles? Explain why or why not with specific examples.
Reviewing the Discussion on 360 feedback in the text, explain why being able to give and receive constructive criticism is an important skill for a leader. What is your skill level in giving and receiving constructive feedback? Do you seek out feedback from others at work (as with the 360 feedback example)? Explain with specific examples.
Read Chapters 4 & 5 in the textbook, Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills.
Chapter 4: "Leadership Behaviors, Attitudes, and Styles"
Chapter 5: "Contingency and Situational Leadership"