Leadership Paper
Consider historical figures who are commonly considered strong leaders. They could come from politics, the military, academia, industry, even sports or the arts. Choose one leader and a write a 750+ word persuasive essay explaining why this figure is an example of strong leadership. Do not confuse "good person" with strong leader. The two things are not necessarily the same. In your essay:
- Assume the audience does not know who this person is (even if it seems unlikely), so give a brief biography. What were her/his goals? What did she or he accomplish? Don't get bogged down in the details, but paint enough of a picture for the audience to catch on
- Provide at least three leadership skills that this leader demonstrated and provide examples of how she or he used them to effect a particular goal
- Persuade the reader of your opinion. Show the reader why these this figure personifies strong leadership
- Select at least two qualities this figure possessed that you'd like to see in yourself when you graduate
Write this paper in an academic tone (no slang or colloquialisms, etc.). It doesn't have to feel "stiff," but should be something you'd feel confident showing a professor. Cite your sources, but don't be concerned about things like a title page, or double spacing on this paper. What matters is content, your ability to persuade and your writing voice. Use your critical thinking skills. Aim for zero errors. Make sure your similarity score is less than 20% before the assignment deadline (see the video in Writing Assistance Lab for help).
This assignment is worth 75 points and should be uploaded to the LP1 Assignment: Leadershipdropbox.