Module 3 week 4
Assignment instructions and Details
Personal Leadership Philosophies
Many of us can think of leaders we have come to admire, be they historical figures, pillars of the industry we work in, or leaders we know personally. The leadership of individuals such as Abraham Lincoln and Margaret Thatcher has been studied and discussed repeatedly. However, you may have interacted with leaders you feel demonstrated equally competent leadership without ever having a book written about their approaches.
What makes great leaders great? Every leader is different, of course, but one area of commonality is the leadership philosophy that great leaders develop and practice. A leadership philosophy is basically an attitude held by leaders that acts as a guiding principle for their behavior. While formal theories on leadership continue to evolve over time, great leaders seem to adhere to an overarching philosophy that steers their actions.
What is your leadership philosophy? In this Assignment, you will explore what guides your own leadership.
To Prepare:
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Identify two to three scholarly resources, in addition to this Module’s readings, that evaluate the impact of leadership behaviors in creating healthy work environments.
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Reflect on the leadership behaviors presented in the three resources that you selected for review.
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Reflect on your results of the CliftonStrengths Assessment* and consider how the results relate to your leadership traits.
*not required to submit CliftonStrengths Assessment
The Assignment (2-3 pages):
Personal Leadership Philosophies
Develop and submit a personal leadership philosophy that reflects what you think are characteristics of a good leader. Use the scholarly resources on leadership you selected to support your philosophy statement. Your personal leadership philosophy should include the following:
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A description of your core values.
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A personal mission and vision statement.
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An analysis of your Clifton Strengths Assessment summarizing the results of your profile
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A description of two key behaviors that you wish to strengthen.
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A development plan that explains how you plan to improve upon the two key behaviors you selected and an explanation of how you plan to achieve your personal vision. Be specific and provide examples.
Be sure to incorporate your colleagues’ feedback on your Clifton Strengths Assessment from this Module’s Discussion 2.
Grading Rubric
15 to >13.0 pts Excellent
The response accurately and thoroughly describes a set of core values. ...The response clearly and thoroughly describes a personal mission statement and a personal vision statement.
15 to >13.0 pts Excellent
The response accurately and completely provides an analysis and detailed summary of the Clifton Strengths Assessment. (Not required to submit Clifton Strengths Assessment.) ...The response clearly and thoroughly describes two key behaviors to strengthen.
50 to >44.0 pts Excellent An accurate, complete, and detailed development plan is provided that thoroughly explains plans to improve upon the two key behaviors selected. ... The response accurately and thoroughly includes plans on how to achieve a personal vision with specific examples.
5 to >4.0 pts Excellent
Using proper in-text citations, the response fully integrates at least 2 outside resources and 2 or 3 course-specific resources
5 to >4.0 pts Excellent
Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity. ... A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided, which delineates all required criteria.
5 to >4.0 pts Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
5 to >4.0 pts Excellent
Uses correct APA format with no errors.