Order Description
Review Chapter 1 in the course text, Leadership: Theory and Practice. Pay particular attention to various components of leadership. Consider how each might contribute to how leadership is conceptualized and defined.
•Review the article “A Social Identity Theory of Leadership” and think about which social attributes might be included in a definition of leadership.
•Review the article “What We Know About Leadership.” Consider how personality attributes and specific social and business competencies contribute to how leadership is conceptualized. Also, think about why leadership is important.
•Reflect on your experiences as a leader and/or follower and think about how you conceptualize leadership.
•Keeping the readings and your own experiences in mind, develop a definition of leadership.
•Consider your profession or a profession that is of interest to you. Reflect on why leadership is important in this profession.