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Select one leader from this list discuss (Elon Musk) (in 1,250-1,500 words) what you have learned about the selected individual as a leader and the leadership style that leader embodies. Address the following in your discussion:
1) Identify a leader and justify why you selected that particular leader. With what organizations is the leader affiliated? In what industry is the leader recognized? How long was the leader in a leadership position?
2) Discuss which leadership theory best describes the chosen leader's approach to leading people.
3) What was the leader's greatest career achievement?
4) Identify a significant career challenge the leader faced and how the leader handled the challenge. Did the response align more with a managerial role or a leadership role?
5) What power base did the leader use in handling or resolving the challenge?
6) Compare the leadership style used by your selected leader against that of the leader's successor/predecessor (or competitor, if a successor/predecessor is not applicable). Was there a difference in the leadership styles? Which leader do you think is more effective and why?
7) Provide a discussion on two to three attributes a leader should emulate or avoid based on course materials. Describe how these characteristics would be beneficial or detrimental in an organizational setting.
Essay Outline
Introduction
Your introduction should be typed here. It should be at least four sentences and include a thesis statement. Please note that you should follow all APA writing rules within your essay. This means avoid first and second person (with the exception of the personal reflection), do not use contractions, and use citations throughout your paper! And remember – this is NOT an opinion paper. Do not write “I think” or “I believe”. Prove your points with research (the text counts as one of your sources). Please see the rubric at the end of this document. If you want to earn an A, make sure you meet all of the requirements listed.
Your leader’s name
Address all aspects of question one within this paragraph. Use citations and outside sources! Identify a leader and justify why you selected that particular leader. What organization(s) is the leader affiliated with? In what industry is the leader recognized? How long was the leader in a leadership position? To meet the general requirements of each section, you must include citations – this is just to get a “C” in each section. Go above and beyond here!
Leadership Theory
Discuss which leadership theory best describes the chosen leader's approach to leading people. Define the leadership theory and cite. Make your points with examples about the leader you picked. You must include citations in each section.
Achievement
What was the leader's greatest achievement? Use cited information to prove your point.
Challenge
Identify a significant challenge the leader faced and how the challenge was handled. This should be a business related challenge, not a personal one. Did the response align more with a managerial role or a leadership role? Define managers and leaders and cite. Use examples to prove your point.
Power Base
What power base did the leader use in handling or resolving the challenge? Define and cite the power base, use information from our text and outside resources.
Comparison of Styles
Compare the leadership style used by your selected leader against that of the leader's successor/predecessor (or competitor if successor/predecessor is not applicable). Was there a difference in the leadership style? Which leader do you think is more effective and why? Use cited material!
Attributes
Identify two to three attributes one would hope to emulate or avoid (based on studying this leader) in order to be a successful leader. Cite at least one source in this section.
Conclusion
You need to include a conclusion here. It should not introduce any new information; it should simply be a wrap up of your paper. See below for how to format references. You must have two academic references.
Refrences in APA style