Discussion 1
Leaders face a multitude of challenges while guiding their organizations to continued success. Of the six essential skills leaders should possess, what are the three skills that you feel are essential to setting employees up for success? Provide examples of how these skills assist leaders in being effective. 200 words.
Discussion 2
Describe a synergistic team that you have observed or been a part of. What recognizable characteristics were present in this team? What are some of the challenges associated with synergistic teams? How was the team you described able to overcome the challenges they faced?
Discussion 3
Ethics are the foundation of successful leadership in business and the reputation of a business is impacted by its leaders' ethical practices. Find two articles in the Ashford Library to share with the class; one on ethical leadership practices and the other on unethical leadership practices. Summarize and appropriately cite and reference your findings on the impact of the respective business' reputation on the public.
Discussion 4
Discuss a situation when a leader refused to change their leadership style or did not recognize a need for change in order to achieve desired results. What were the reasons for the change? What were the results?