Unit 1 - Who are Leaders?

In this unit, you are expected to:

• Read Chapters 1 and 2 in textbook
• View Understanding Leadership Traits Lecture (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dYO41TatQw)
  • While watching think about: Which of these traits do you resonate with? Which traits would you like to work on?

Discussion:

Your post should be concise and conversational in tone. This is not a mini paper but is intended to simulate a letter or other conversation format. Bring in additional resources, current events, and include questions you have for your peers.

Based on the textbook reading, make your own working definition of leadership.

• If you were given one minute to tell a friend or peer, how would you describe leadership? Who are leaders? What makes a leader?
• Identify a person who you thought was/is a great leader. What was/is it about this person that you admire or respect?
• Can leadership traits be developed or improved upon? Explain.

TEXTBOOK : Leadership Theory, Application, & Skill Development . Sixth Edition, by Robert Lussier and Christopher Achua ISBN 978-1-285-86635-2

THERE WILL BE A FOLLOW UP QUESTION TO YOUR ANSWER SO PLEASE RESPOND BACK WHEN I ASK!