Discussion 1

This is a 2-part assignment

Part 1

A) Read Chapter 2 (attached below)

B) Select one trait that you believe to be exceptionally important. 

C) Explain why you believe it to be important using examples.  

This part of the assignment needs to be finished by Friday

Part 2

A) Comment on at least one post from one of your classmates. 

This part of the assignment will be posted on Friday when Part 1 is completed. This part needs to be finished by Sunday

 Shannon L Wallin

Good leaders are excellent communicators, able to clearly and concisely explain problems and solutions. Leaders shape our nations, communities, and organizations. We need good leaders to help guide us and make the essential large-scale decisions that keep the world moving. Integrity is a leadership trait that I think is essential for the individual and the organization. It’s especially important for top-level executives who are charting the organization’s course and making countless other significant decisions. Every organization should reinforce the importance of integrity to leaders at various levels. Also, effective leadership and effective communication are connected. A good leader needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways, from transmitting information to coaching people. They must be able to communicate with a range of people across various roles.