Assignment: Project Leadership and Organizational Power
As you arrive to your next scheduled meeting, you meet Rae Marie, VP of Operations for MyShoppingSpreeTV, who, arrives with an unusually positive outlook about her current situation. When you inquire about her new perspective, she shares that her department has been through its share of changes and challenges and that your conversations have helped her think about her new leadership role.
Rae Marie recognized that her new leadership role requires her to manage projects and lead people. You agree with Rae Marie and share that, leaders must also be concerned for their people, and have some concern for the work they do. As you and Rae Marie continue in conversation, Rae Marie asks, "how much focus should I give to the people? How much focus should I give to their work?
In an effort to answer Rae Maries question, write a 1000 word essay addressing the following:
• Identify 2-3 leadership styles and discuss the situations in which they will be most appropriate
• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each leadership style
• Discuss and analyze the differences and similarities between leadership and managing
• Create your own personal definition of leadership
• Provide 3 examples of individuals who have demonstrated leadership that fits your definition
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.