Personal Leadership Theory
In this discussion, you will discuss leaders, including the type of leader you believe you are and a leader who has influenced you. Then, you will visit The Wall Street Journal (in Resources) to explore current leadership articles and share one article that may align with your personal leadership theory (check out Getting Started on how to access WSJ articles if you have not set this up). As an example, from the WSJ you can focus on an article on “Leaders that are Democratic” who encourage diversity in the workplace.
Then, address the following:
What type of person and situation does your personal leadership theory describe?
Are the results congruent with your results from the Unit 2 Personal Values Appraisal discussion?
Identify and describe a mentor or role model who most strongly has influenced your beliefs and preferences in regard to effective leadership.
From your WSJ research, share the one article you found that helps you complete the third incomplete sentence on Figure A.3 on page 417 of the textbook stating “My Experience with Leadership and Leaders has taught me that the most important aspects of leadership are …”
