First read the attached file that discusses Leadership Models and Leadership Theories to be used for the below:
Synthesize the topics of leadership and teams by crafting an essay in which, using supporting materials, you assess the theory and practice of leadership as it relates to teams.
In your critical essay, address both of the following items:
Describe and explain how one leadership model (a model deemed valid by today's research standards, as discussed in the module material) interacts with the most important performance outcomes with regard to teams.
Choose one or two contemporary leadership theories and describe how a leader who was following the tenets of the theory or theories would interact with the members of his or her team in order to maximize the strengths of work teams in general while mitigating the pitfalls of such teams. Support your thinking by describing and applying at least one example, which can be based on an actual case or a hypothetical one.
Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:
3-4 pages in length
Formatted Times New Roman 12 point font, double spaced
Cite a minimum of two scholarly sources, APA style format
Write clearly and logically, as you will be graded on content, analysis, and your adherence to the tenets of good academic writing, which should be succinct where possible while also exploring the topics appropriately.