Assignment: Defining Leadership
Write 2-3 pages to support a job application in which you provide your definition of leadership, how it can positively impact an organization, and how it's different from management.
In the 21st century, the study of leadership is multidisciplinary, with contributions from the fields of history, philosophy, psychology, political science, business, and education (Northouse, 2007). There are almost as many definitions of leadership as there are people who have tried to define it. Although we intuitively know what the word means, it has different meaning for different people. Manning and Curtis (2012) explained, "Leadership is social influence. It means leaving a mark. It is initiating and guiding, and the result is change" (p. 2).
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
• Competency 1: Evaluate the purpose and relevance of leadership.
o Develop a definition of leadership.
o Explain how leadership can positively impact an organization.
• Competency 2: Evaluate how leadership strengths apply in the workplace and within the community.
o Explain a strategy to develop leadership skills.
o Develop a definition of management.
o Explain the differences between leadership and management.
References
Manning, G., & Curtis, K. (2012). The art of leadership (4th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Northouse, G. (2007). Leadership theory and practice (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.