FINAL FOR MICHAEL SMITH

Throughout the course, you have encountered definitions and theories related to leadership. You have also examined your organization and leaders through the Kouzes and Posner model and other relevant literature. As a final assignment, prepare a learning summary that incorporates the following:

ASSIGNMENT

1. Reflect on your definition of leadership.  Has it changed?  What has influenced the change or kept it the same?  Reflect on 1-2 “Aha!” moments related to your eight-week study during this course.

2. What impact does the encounter with theoretical material have on your view of leadership relevant to your work in your organization?

3. What three recommendations do you propose for new or experienced leaders based on what you have assimilated into your understanding through this course.  

4. Support your assertions, views, and recommendations with scholarly research. Note that four (4) outside scholarly sources are the minimum (your course textbook does not count).

PART 2

WEEKLY

As you reflect over the leadership practices emphasized in this course, discuss your own strengths in terms of the Kouzes and Posner list of five practices. Which of the five practices is the most natural for you, and what contributes (or contributed) to making it stronger in you than the other practices. What are your plans to more effectively develop this leadership practice in your life beyond what it already is? (No citations/references required).

Your post should be at least 250 words