Exploring the Gift in Leadership – Analyzing a Leader with a Gift
The purpose of this paper is to reflect on one spiritual or natural gift that enhances leadership. You will identify a leader (either someone you admire personally or a public figure) who exemplifies this gift. You will analyze how this gift helps the leader solve problems, lead others, and make ethical decisions. This paper will also explore the broader impact of the leader’s gift on their leadership style and decision-making.
- Introduction (1 Paragraph)
- Identify the Leader & Their Gift: Choose a leader you admire (a public figure, historical figure, mentor, or someone you know).
- Introduce the Gift: Name the spiritual or natural gift they demonstrate (e.g., wisdom, empathy, resilience, communication).
- Purpose of the Paper: Explain that you will explore how this gift helps them lead successfully.
- Defining the Gift (1 Paragraph)
- Explain the Gift: Define what the gift means and why it is important in leadership.
- Why It Matters: How does this gift help leaders make good decisions and influence others?
- How the Leader Uses This Gift (1-2 Paragraphs)
- Example in Action: Describe a specific example where the leader used this gift to solve a problem or lead effectively.
- Impact: How did their gift help them work with others and create positive change?
- The Gift & Ethical Leadership (1 Paragraph)
- Ethical Decision-Making: Explain how this gift helps the leader make fair, honest, and ethical choices.
- Why It Matters: How does this gift build trust and respect in leadership?
- Reflection & Conclusion (1 Paragraph)
- Lessons from This Leader: What can you learn from their leadership example?
- Personal Growth: How can you develop or apply this gift in your own leadership?
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Submission Instructions:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper should be formatted per current APA and 4-5 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract, and references page.
- Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
- This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin.
