Problem
All leaders have their own sets of characteristics and traits. Most leadership characteristics fall into certain recognizable patterns-understanding these common leadership types can help you to work with other leaders, as well as aid you as you grow your own leadership skills. Technology leaders often have to solve problems that have not been solved before, and your personal leadership will be tested as you work through conflict and difficult decisions. At these times of decision, you will need to draw on your leadership instincts, the leadership traits you have learned, your ability to communicate, and your own personal brand.
1. Identify an important challenge an organization may face.
2. Why some leaders would succeed and others might fail to navigate that challenge.
3. What are 3 communication strategies that a leader could use to help the organization navigate changes related to the challenge?
4. Why developing a personal brand is helpful as a technology leader.