Discussion Post
To prepare for this discussion, read the assigned textbook chapters and article, The Six Essential Leadership Attributes. Complete the "Leader's Self-Insight 11.1. Values Balancing" activity in the textbook. Reflect on what the results suggest about you as a leader. You are not required to share your specific results when discussing this activity, but are welcome to, if you are comfortable doing so.
To successfully complete this discussion, your post should minimally include the following:
1) Briefly summarize the concepts of Personal Initiative and Capacity for Collaboration and discuss the relevance of understanding these two styles in the workplace.
2) Evaluate why it is important for leaders to know their strengths and opportunities for improvement.
3) Compare and contrast characteristics of old-paradigm leaders with new-paradigm leaders as discussed in the text and explain why old-paradigm leadership practices are increasingly ineffective.
4) Explain potential costs, benefits, and any risks associated with Diversity Avoidance and Diversity Promotion as they relate to leadership positions in your chosen career or a profession you either have experience with or might consider for a career.
5) Using yourself, or a leader whose work you are familiar with as an example, apply The Six Essential Leadership Attributes from the assigned article and comment on your/their strengths and growth opportunities based on the author's description of these attributes.
6) Identify at least one other model of leadership strengths, characteristics, or traits and apply that model to your chosen leader.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.