Question

Examine a famous leader applying concepts and theories explored in a Leadership course.

Follow this outline:

Open with an opening paragraph describing the leader and summarizing the leadership theory that you will be addressing. (keep the background information very brief)

Name three specific leadership behaviors and three specific leadership traits of this leader.

Name the leadership skill and trait that you think best explains the success of this leader, and explain why.

Apply this leader’s approach or style to one of the leadership theories include in this class.

Explain why this leadership style or approach has been successful for this leader and make logical arguments supporting your case.

Write a summarizing paragraph.

Answer 1

Example- Narendra Modi- Prime Minister- India

Leadership Theory- skills leadership

One who has Technical Skills, Human Skills, Conceptual Skills, who can inspire as well as empower other people for actionable results, who can bring a change and has better achievable vision

Leadership traits -

Forward thinking, shared vision, sets an example

Leadership behaviours- Initiator, organizer, Information gatherer

Narendra Modi has been successful due to above traits and he keeps encouraging other, has been a keen observer on all kinds of national/ foreign activities. He listens to opponents, he coaches and mentors others. Plus he is competent and honest.