Assignment:
• Read: Kotter: Chapters
• Watch: The Essence of Leadership
• Watch: Qualities OfLeadership
• Watch: Invictus (2009) - What is your philosophy of leadership?
Discussion Thread: Leaders and Managers
MANAGE DISCUSSION
Dr. Bredfeldt said that leadership involves defining reality, defining a preferred future and creating a strategy to get from current reality to a preferred future. This means change must occur and leaders are people who are able to help individuals and organizations make the required change.
• What do you believe is the best explanation of what makes a leader a leader?
• Identify a person you respect as a leader and discuss with the class the reasons you believe this person is effective as a leader.
• How would you distinguish your selected leader from a manager?