Debate Paper
Do you believe great leaders are born or made? Pick a side on the nature vs. nurture debate of this question. Write a 3-5 page paper providing an argument to support one side of the debate about how good leaders come to be leaders.
• If you believe that great leaders are "born," provide an example of a "natural" leader. If you believe that great leaders are "made," provide an example of someone who turned him or herself into a leader.
• Also, describe the role you feel personality plays in determining whether an individual is a great leader or not.
Psychological Foundations of Leadership 3
Make sure to reference theories from the textbook and other scholarly sources following APA style to support your written statements.
Shriberg, D., & Shriberg, A. (2011). Practicing leadership: Principles and applications (4th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.