Select and research a contemporary political, social, religious, or business, leader to learn about how the leader employs Greenleaf's principles of servant leadership to motivate, influence, and lead others. You may use the "Individual and Corporate Servant Leaders" handout in the Topic Materials if you need assistance locating potential leaders. Write a 500-750 word paper that addresses the following.
- Summary of the principles of servant leadership employed by the leader.
- Specific examples to illustrate the leader's application of servant leadership principles.
- Information about the unique way the leader inspires followership.
- Discussion of what would you seek to emulate or see more of in your own organization from both the people who lead you and the leadership you provide to others?
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
***PLEASE MAKE SURE THE ASSIGNMENT HITS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING POINTS LISTED BELOW***
Principles of servant leadership employed by the leader are extremely through with precise explanation.
Examples illustrating the application of servant leadership principles are thoroughly explained and extremely detailed.
Discussion of the unique way the leader inspires followership is extremely well articulated and supported with extensive details.
Discussion of leadership qualities you would seek to emulate is thorough and includes precise explanation and details for personal application.
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.