Leadership Assignment 3

Week 3: Effective Leadership Communication in the 21st Century

This week, you will learn how to assess personal leadership communication strategies and preferences in real-world situations. You will focus on understanding the communication needs of several diverse groups of employees, including Generation X, Generation Z, and Millennials. You will understand how to apply various communication strategies/techniques to unique situations, allowing you to become a more effective leader.

Based on your analysis of the Learning Resources (readings, activities, and media), as well as your professional experience, you will develop a better understanding as a 21st-century leader how to effectively communicate with a broad range of individuals.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

· Identify multiple communication strategies that effectively relate to a broad range of ages

· Evaluate various communication strategies leaders can use to effectively inspire and motivate others

· Evaluate how you will use the concept of “The Golden Circle” to inspire and motivate others to follow your lead

· Assess your ability as a 21st century leader to remain flexible, innovative, grow from your own mistakes, and be bold enough to abandon unsuccessful communication strategies

Required Readings

Canwell, A., Dongrie, V., Neveras, N., & Stockton, H. (2014, Fall). Developing 21st century leadership skills. American Management Association. 13(3), 38–43.

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Cohen, E. (2015). How should today’s leaders behave? Chief Learning Officer. Retrieved from http://www.clomedia.com/2015/09/21/how-should-todays-leaders-behave/

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Sinek, S. (2009). Start with why: How great leaders inspire everyone to take action [PDF version]. New York, NY: Penguin Group. Retrieved from https://www.pdfdrive.com/start-with-why-how-great-leaders-inspire-everyone-to-take-action-d174922567.html

 

NOTE: Upon accessing this page, you will be prompted to download the pdf.

· Read the following chapters:

· Introduction: Why Start with Why?

· PART 1: A WORLD THAT DOESN'T START WITH WHY

· Assume You Know

· Carrots and Sticks

· PART 2: AN ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVE

· The Golden Circle

· This Is Not Opinion, This Is Biology

· Clarity, Discipline and Consistency

Required Media

Headlee, C. (Producer). (2015, May). How to have a good conversation [Video file]. Retrieved September 12, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6n3iNh4XLI&feature=youtu.be

TED. (Producer). (2009, September). Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action [Video file]. Retrieved September 12, 2017, from https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action

Simon Sinek on the millennial question  [Video file]. Retrieved January 24, 2019, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vudaAYx2IcE