Discussion 1: "Women in the Workforce and Gender Diversity"
• From the textbook readings, analyze the significance of the recent trend of more women in the workforce than before, and then determine three factors that may contribute to this trend. Provide support for your response.
• Go to the Biography Website and read the article titled "Sandra Day O'Connor". Next, determine three strategies that men and women utilize to lead others then propose two similarities and two differences between each gender's strategies. Justify your response.
Discussion 2: "Leadership Research and Effective Leaders and Leadership"
• Analyze the importance of three key aspects of effective leadership research then examine outcomes this research reveals about the behaviors of effective leaders. Next, rate the effectiveness of three important characteristics you believe an effective leader should possess. Provide a rationale for your response.
• Analyze the importance of three effective leadership development practices (e.g., challenging job assignments, coaching, mentoring, leadership development programs, etc.) then suggest two benefits of utilizing these practices for the development of talented women. Justify your response.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.