Assignment: Leadership
• For the most part, I expect this paper to be "free flowing" and focused. In other words, make sure the paper "as a whole" makes sense and avoids rambling. Although this paper needs to be APA, you can still personalize it. Also, please limit your "reflecting" to 6 pages, double-spaced.
• Given that I want this to come out of your "truth", please use any assigned reading and activities to complement your paper, not dictate how you "define" you.
• The following list of questions can serve as a guide. DO NOT feel compelled to answer every question below. The primary question the reflection paper needs to answer is "Why do you lead the way you lead?" However, go beyond simply describing yourself and provide some personal analysis to your reflections (e.g., "I believe I lead this way because...," "I am the way I am because..."). In some ways, this paper explores the foundation and "theory of you."
1) What does a leadership identity mean to you?
2) What is the relationship between identity and behavior?
3) What is the relationship between your identity, behaviors, systems of power & privilege, as well as your own opportunities and barriers?
4) How have you been affected by your social, physical and educational environments?
a) What experiences have contributed to your strengths and weaknesses?
b) What opportunities might you be able to leverage for your leadership?
c) What barriers exist that might obstruct the kind of leader you wish to be?
5) What role have you had in affecting your social, physical and educational environments?
6) How have you been influenced by the larger sociopolitical society?
7) How well is your leadership reflecting your personal mission statement?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.