Assignment: Leadership Theories
In 3-5 pages, summarize three leadership theories, explain how the theories can be used to influence others and build trust, and give examples of how the theories might be used as strategies for leading in the workplace or community.
To be effective, a leader should understand leadership theory. An effective leader should recognize his or her own leadership style, in order to develop strategies for influencing and rewarding others and develop the interpersonal skills that build trust.
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 Analyze leadership theories.
o Explain how leadership theories can be used to influence others.
o Explain how leadership theories can be used to develop interpersonal skills that build trust.
• Competency 2: Evaluate how leadership strengths apply in the workplace and within the community.
o Use examples to explain how leadership theories can be used to lead in a work environment or community.
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.