This assignment is based on the interview with Dr. Covey
Although many management theorists seem to indicate that managers and leaders are two completely different types of personalities, it is important to note that neither managers nor leaders are born; they are created through their experiences and subsequent responses. Managers can become leaders, or at least take on some of the qualities that tend to define leaders through seeking out certain types of experiences and developing a new set of responses to them.
Do you agree or disagree with the above paragraph? Why or why not? Defend your position with theory.
What makes a great leader? What are leaders’ roles within organizations?
What makes a great manager? How do managers’ roles differ from leaders’ roles within an organization?
Dr. Covey says that leadership is a choice not a position. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Is there a formula for becoming a leader?
Is there a best type of leadership to exemplify?
Do leaders of global organizations have to have different styles and abilities than leaders who deal only within the United States?
Applying theory, answer the above questions. Provide examples (at least two) of individuals who exemplify great leadership. Are they or were they once managers? Please identify the individuals by name. Ensure that you include the type of organization they lead and manage, and the rationale and justification for selecting these persons. Include theory into your essay.