Directions are attached in the document below, assigment is due in 24 hours
Part I Assignment Details
As you know, part of this course’s objective is to introduce you to the concept of
transformative leadership, a leadership style which includes qualities that are critical in the professional arena, but before we delve in to this approach of leadership, I’d like you to think about your perspective on leadership.
In about 200 words or more, explain what you think it means to be a leader. Then talk about what leadership looks like in the workplace. Some think of individuals in leadership roles as CEOs, owners, managers, etc. when they think of leaders, but this is not necessarily the case.
Employees that move forward an initiative are leaders. Students that lead a student organization are leaders. Students that lead a group project are leaders. Teachers, parents, siblings, activist, etc… are also considered leaders. The list is endless.
To help you respond to this assignment, I have provided several questions and topics to get you thinking about your response:
· What are the various leadership roles that employees take on?
· Think about the leadership roles that you have taken on. List some of them.
· How would you describe your leadership skills and approach.
· How do you think your skills and approach will play into your future career?
· Here is an article that outlines
8 Common Leadership Styles Links to an external site.
to help you determine yours.
You are not required to answer these questions; they are there for you to help you brainstorm.
Part II Assignment Details
Watch:
TEDTalks: Brene Brown—The Power of Vulnerability (Links to an external site.)
and respond to the video addressing the following:
1. Come up with a
Question prompted by the talk; this might be a discussion question for the class, a question about something you did not fully understand, or a question about something you’d like to know more about.
2. Make a
Comment on your personal responses to some of the ideas presented in the talk. Talk about your real-life experiences with the ideas Brown talks about: daring leadership, vulnerability, courage, self-awareness, etc….
3. Make a
Connection to something beyond the talk; this could be a connection to another part of your life, a connection to another part of our class, a connection to another class, a connection to something you’ve seen in the media, etc.
Accessing the Video: The link to the video will take you to the FIU Library website where you will have to log in. Once you are logged in, click on the link that says “FIU” users. Then you will be taken to the video. You can also find the video on YouTube.
FORMAT: Single-spaced paragraphs with an extra space between paragraphs. Assignments that have more than one part should be labeled and separated by parts, but they should be submitted in one document.