Assignment : Discussion-Leadership Style ( 1 Page )
In this assignment, you will explore the concept of leadership and how it matters from different theoretical perspectives. You will also learn about specific characteristics of executive leadership and apply what you have learned to your own professional practice.
Using the University online library resources and the readings for this module, research the theories of Zaccaro and Gardner.
In your Assignment, first write the questions and then write the answers
Compare and contrast the difference between Zaccaro's ideas on executive leadership and those of Howard Gardner. In addition to your textbook, you may use the following for research:
Zaccaro, S. J. (2001). The nature of executive leadership: A conceptual and empirical analysis of success. Washington, DC, US: American Psychological Association. Leading minds: An anatomy of leadership. (1995). [Review of the book Leading minds: An anatomy of leadership, by Howard Gardner]. Kirkus Reviews, 12.
Which theorist, if any, are you most aligned to in your professional practice?
Explain the difference between authority and leadership. Which of the two do you have more of in your professional practice at this time?
Briefly describe your leadership style. Then, explain how you use your leadership style in your professional practice.
Mention if there is a leadership style you wish to see more of in practice in your field. Is there a specific style that you have seen to be surprisingly effective or ineffective, or that you have not yet tried, but would like to? Explain your choice and provide reasons and examples.
Give reasons in support of your responses.
Be sure to cite any relevant resources. When replying to your peers, discuss leadership, share leadership insights, and offer relevant leadership advice.
Write your initial response in 1 Page. Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail; include citations of all sources, where needed, according to APA style; and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.