1. What is the definition of a leader in your own opinion and what type of characteristics/traits should a leader have?

2. Why are some managers’ only managers and not true leaders?

3. Do you feel that a title is required in order to be a leader? Explain.

4. Complete the leadership assessment and perform a candid self-assessment of your leadership skills by answering the following two questions. a. What are the areas that you feel you have strong leadership skills based on the assessment? b. What are the areas that you feel you need to gain more knowledge on to become a better leader?

5. How will having leadership qualities, even if you do not have a leadership title, help you in your IT career?

6. Explain your career goals in regards to becoming a leader.

7. Discuss a CEO or CIO in a previous organization you have worked for and their leadership skills. Did you find them to be an effective and good leader why or why not?