Leadership

Identify 1 individual in the community (campus, neighborhood, place of worship, non-profit, etc.) who you think exemplifies an organizational “problem-solver” and schedule a meeting (for safety, virtual is recommended). Formulate your questions in advance. In your interview, try to gain a greater understanding of the person’s roles, how they view leadership/problem-solving, and then expand on how these individuals carry out their practice. Please note that this paper should not take Q&A form but be a well-written, well-formed analysis essay integrating course readings. Details will be provided. Length (does not include cover or references): ~8 pages. Please include, at a minimum, the following in the paper: Please provide some information about the people you interviewed. For example, professional/educational background, current role, leadership practice, why you chose this person, and/or information about the organization for which he/she works. Explain to your interviewee a bit about the key elements of the course that resonate with you most or challenge you most – what advice does this person have for you given their experiences? (you will cite readings here) How does this person approach trying to influence change in their professional context?  What works? What would he/she caution you against? Which elements of our course connect here? (you will cite readings here) How/where does this person find motivation to/for change and for leadership? Explain some of the leadership concepts we have discussed – which makes sense for them/reflects them? (you will cite readings here) How does this person think about the link between personal change, organizational change, and social change? You might have to explain some of what we have discussed in class. (you will cite readings here) What is this person’s philosophy on problem-solving? You might have to explain some of what we have discussed in class. (you will cite readings here) How would this person describe “good” leadership and his/her own approach to it? Do they have an opinion on “leader” v. “leadership”? How so? (you will cite readings here) What general advice do they have for you re: leadership and organizational problem-solving? How does the interview connect with themes studied in this course? Please be specific and share examples. (you will cite readings here).

In  250 words reply extend the discussion below by analyzing and building ideas using two references.  The response must demonstrate course-related knowledge and assertions must be supported by references in the current APA format. Use of first-person and single-spaced formatting is appropriate.  Also, the inclusion of headings/subheadings is not needed  The response must be  well written, well organized, and focused As I worked through the readings of Jacobs et al., I noticed two items in the leading of a group that stood out to me for opposite reasons.  The one item was an area that I felt strong in, and the other was one that I could see being a challenge for myself as a group leader.  Collective cohesion can depend greatly on the abilities of the leader to set the example for the group, and when a group reaches collective cohesion they are truly working together for a common goal (Forsyth, 2019).  My abilities as a leader and my deficiencies will greatly impact the group’s ability to reach collective cohesion.Drawing out was the hardest item discussed by Jacobs et al. I found that I would struggle with since I find myself impatient when a person is reluctant or withdrawn.  The goal of drawing out is to bring members into the group by being involved along with keeping the group on task as it relates to relevant sharing (Jacobs et al., 2016).  My impatience may cause me to miss the opportunity to draw out important emotions, feelings, or thoughts of a group member.  Failing to be good at drawing out members could result in negative impacts against collective cohesion, and it is vital that as a leader I constantly assess my handling of this area.  My strong personality will surely be at its greatest test when it comes to drawing a member out delicately.  Jacobs et al. (2016) describe delicate drawing out as a subtle but important art of a leader who can use soft body language, permissive speech, and gentleness in achieving the opening up of a member to the group (p. 196). The second item and one that I feel more confident in is cutting off.  Simply put, as a police officer, there are often times on the scene of a call where someone begins to speak off-topic or share about things that are not relevant to the case I am investigating.  Jacobs et al. (2016) explain that cutting off a member is an important skill for a group leader in order to maintain the focus of members and to prevent the group from losing purpose (p. 176).  It is equally important however to cut off a member in love and be sure to not be brash.  There is definitely a difference to be noticed between cutting off as a police officer and cutting off as a group leader, however, I do feel comfortable guiding discussion and I think this will be an easier skill to master for myself. References Forsyth, D. (2019). Group dynamics (7th ed.). Australia: Cengage. Jacobs, E., Schimmel, C., Masson, R., & Harvill, R. (2016). Group counseling: Strategies and skills (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.

Go to Google and type in “20/20 Happiness.” The first film you should see from YouTube is 38.21 minutes long and has a picture of doctors in green surgical gowns. WATCH THE FILM on Happiness and ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:  •1) What stood out to you most in the film? In other words, what will you remember most?  •2)What different perspectives on life do you see with the various people in the film? What are some things around the world that make people happy?  •3) What do You think makes people happy?  •4) What makes You happy? Your answer should be a TOTAL  of one page long.

Paper Requirements: Select 2 (TWO) EL options – I have made some suggestions below, but you can select an experience of your choice. The paper will be comprised of 3 sections: Section 1 (~2-3 pages total): For EL 1, craft a reflection in accordance with our Guidelines. See attachment. Section 2 (~2-3 pages total): For EL 2, craft a reflection in accordance with Guidelines Section 3 (~3 pages total): Compare/contrast the 2 ELs experiences. How are they different? What elements of ethics and leadership do/don’t they address? How? What assumptions do each make? What voices are privileged? Silenced? Which is the better representation of ethics and leadership? Why? Here is a guide to compare/contrast writing. Use class readings to back up your claims! The paper must reference, at least, 10 class readings/videos or other scholarly work. Please use appropriate APA citation. Total length (not including cover and references) = ~8 pages (12pt, double-spaced) EL Options – Some Suggestions… A virtual museum A film A show or production A book (outside of our class)

Read at least 10 empirical articles in your general dissertation field that you have not read previously. In the “Literature Review Resources” document that you submitted in LDR-802, provide the following for each source that you are adding to the document:

Please read each of the comments in the attached file and prepare a constructive response to that comment. 1. What is the transformational leadership response to the following comments? a. From a patient: “Nobody is answering my call light.” b. From a physician: “The patient care team X isn’t as helpful as they should be.” c. From a classmate at an HCO in another city: “I’m looking for best practices in inventory protection. What can you tell me?” 2. You’re rounding, and associates say the following things. What is the best response to support the mission and the transformational culture? Your response should include what the leader should say, and at least the first round of any next steps that the leader should take. a. “So-and-so hit on me.” b. “We need more staff!” c. “So-and-so was late today and sick yesterday. Third time this month!” d. “I disagree with the orders on this patient.” e. “Dr. So-and-so never washes his hands!”

After reading the 20 insights about leadership, presented in Chapter 1 of our text, “The Extraordinary Leader,” and based on your personal/professional experiences, which three have most influenced your thinking about leadership?  Provide a two or three paragraph response with appropriate rationale (preferably examples) to support your ideas.

Discussion: Thread: Organizational Change Methods Discussion Assignment Instructions The student will post one thread. For each thread, students must support their assertions with a text and at least four scholarly citations in APA format.  Any sources cited must have been published within the last three years. Acceptable sources include scholarly citations from peer-reviewed journals, any of the course texts, and the Bible. Organizational Change Methods The purpose of this discussion is to begin examining the most current developments in organizational change in preparation for the Case Study in Change Research Paper.  In preparation for that assignment, you must identify and research an organizational change method that has been used effectively in industry. Write a thread including current developments and best practices in the selected organizational change methodology, relating the significance of the methodology to practice in general, and describing what kinds of organizational issues/problems might be resolved through successful implementation of the change methodology selected.

In their book The Leadership Challenge, Kouzes and Posner (1995) claim: Values help us determine what to do and what not to do. They’re the deep-seated, pervasive standards that influence every aspect of our lives: our moral judgments, our responses to others, our commitments to personal and organizational goals…Options that run counter to our value system are seldom acted upon; and if they are, it’s done with a sense of compliance rather than commitment. Values constitute our personal “bottom line”. (p. 212) The following exercise seeks to bring to the forefront the silent power and influence of values on “every aspect of our lives.” In relation to ‘values:’ What are the 3 top values that you have chosen for yourself? Briefly explain what these values mean to you in terms of behaviours. Recall a time when you acted out of compliance: i. What were you saying to yourself when you “caught” yourself talking to yourself (your internal conversations)? ii. How did you feel at those times? Recall a time when you acted out of commitment: i. What were you saying to yourself when you “caught” yourself talking to yourself (your internal conversations)? ii. How did you feel at those times? Given both of your examples above, when did you feel more like a leader? Why? 

This essay is for my nonprofit management class and the topic is “values in leadership” and why it’s important for leaders within an organization to have good morals and values and the benefits of having them.