Explain your personal leadership style through the use of leadership and personality assessments.
HA 515
Discussion Topic 200 words
There are definite differences between leaders and managers. Compare and contrast leadership versus management, and explain why it is important for health organizations to have both leaders and managers. Cite references (from your text and/or outside sources) in APA format.
Journal
History is filled with tales of leaders who were brave, selfless, and achieved glorious accomplishments. Your text discusses how leadership theory has been categorized throughout time, from the culture of ancient Egypt thousands of years ago, to the “toolbox” style of today.
The first category, known as the “Great Man” phase, focused on the traits that make an effective leader. This period ranges from circa 450 B.C. to the 1940s, and includes classic examples such as the aforementioned Egyptian period and the expansive influence of the Roman Empire.
The second category, known as the Behavior phase, spanned the 1940s to the 1960s, and focused on determining the types of behavior that leaders utilized to influence and affect others.
The final category is the Situational phase. This line of research began in the 1970s and is still present today. It suggests that leaders have a broad understanding of the various types of leadership styles, and can choose the appropriate one to handle a given situation.
In this Journal, discuss each phase, do research and provide examples of influential leaders from each phase, and explain how and why they were so influential. Your Journal entry should be at least 500 words, write in a response to each case scenario.
Assignment
Leadership Self-Assessment
Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:
· Explain your personal leadership style through the use of leadership and personality assessments.
Instructions
Chapter 2 of your text explores how to determine your own leadership style. Using the tools mentioned in the text, conduct a self-assessment of your leadership style and skills. You must reference at least two of the tools from the text. You should also include at least three supportive references in your paper, with at least one being an outside peer-reviewed source. The paper should be 4–5 pages in length, and in APA format.
The book called Leadership For Health Professionals