XL Foundation Week 2
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XLLeadershipFoundationsWeek2Letter.docxselect a contemporary leader (one you know personally or a public figure) and write a 2-3 page paper (12-font, double spaced, 1 inch margins all the way around, using APA style) on how this person exemplifies Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. You should provide specific examples to support your thoughts. Bottom line: use Kouzes and Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership research to guide your writing of a 2-3 page paper. Do not over think this assignment. Keep it simple. Follow the model. PROVIDE EXAMPLES to support your observations. Analyze the concepts. Bottom, bottom line. Give me back regurgitated theory and you will get a D grade (that is undergrad level of work). Give me theory (refer to the texts or external scholarly research), your observation (what does the leader do), real world examples of what the leader did/does to support the theory, and your interpretation (is he/she successful/unsuccessful – why or why not) wrapped in a paper that is well written (solid structure: intro, body, conclusion; paragraphs and sentences; NO SPELLING ERRORS).
You can do this!
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Synthesis of concept: Model the Way |
The response refers to course materials and shows a clear understanding of main ideas and concepts. There are no irrelevant comments and the information is on point. Ideas are clearly and properly organized-- leader who inspired you by modeling the way with leadership qualities that were clear about their guiding principles, clarified their goals, clearly and distinctively gave voice to their values, did not just represent themselves, forged agreement around common principles and common ideals, illustrated deeds are far more important than words and people followed first the person then the plan. |
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Synthesis of concept: Inspire a Shared Vision |
The response refers to course materials and shows a clear understanding of main ideas and concepts. There are no irrelevant comments and the information is on point. Ideas are clearly and properly organized--leader who shared vision, envisioned exciting and ennobling possibilities, had a desire to make something happen, changed the atmosphere for the better, enlisted others in a common vision, and gave life to hopes and dreams of others. |
3 |
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Synthesis of concept: Challenge the Process |
The response refers to course materials and shows a clear understanding of main ideas and concepts. There are no irrelevant comments and the information is on point. Ideas are clearly and properly organized-- leader who ventured out and challenged the process by stepping out into the unknown; searched for opportunities to innovate, grow and improve; you leader may not have been an innovator, but was willing to listen than just tell; and despite the inevitability of mistakes and failures, your leader was willing to take risk and experiment. |
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Synthesis of concept: Enable Others to Act |
The response refers to course materials and shows a clear understanding of main ideas and concepts. There are no irrelevant comments and the information is on point. Ideas are clearly and properly organized--leader who enabled others to act by using the word “we” instead of “I”, fostered collaboration and built trust by engaging in the work process with the team, opened opportunities for others to excel, and discussed teamwork, trust, and empowerment as essential elements of his or her efforts. |
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Synthesis of concept: Encourage the Heart |
The response refers to course materials and shows a clear understanding of main ideas and concepts. There are no irrelevant comments and the information is on point. Ideas are clearly and properly organized-- leader who encouraged the hearts of those who were exhausted, frustrated and disenchanted; demonstrated a genuine act of caring and elevating the spirits of people; recognized contributions to provide a caring climate; and created a celebratory culture. |
3 |
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Applications Of Personal Experience |
The response provides personal examples that tie in with the concepts being discussed. Reflection is evident and clearly ties in with the material presented. Insight was provided to some concept. |
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Sources/Citations |
Sources are documented using APA Writing Style Manual Purdue OWL (APA Guide): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/3/ (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) Why Cite? http://libguides.wwu.edu/content.php?pid=123723&sid=2709222 (Links to an external site.) |
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Mechanics |
Grammatical, spelling or punctuation—the writing is grammatically correct, clear and concise. The response is well formulated and easy to read and understand. Correct terminology was used when needed. Try to keeping your matching percent at 15% OR LESS. Also, review your grammar! |
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25 |
