Assignment:
a) Discuss the strengths and criticisms of the behavioral approach.
b) Discuss how in the situational approach demographic characteristics affect employees' preferences for a particular leadership style?
c) Explain how followers can responsibly and effectively challenge leaders?
d) Explain what secretary Polson meant by "when the situation changes, you have to be prepared to change with the situation." How did it apply to the "Meltdown?"
e) Explain what Popova means by "fixed vs growth: The Two Basic Mindsets that Shape our Lives.
In to the Meltdown: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/meltdown/
Readings:
1. Developing Your Leadership Capabilities 6 Week Term Module
By Dr. Richard L. O'Bryant
2. Fixed vs. Growth: The Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our Lives
BY MARIA POPOVA