MPA604 M4D1: Identifying Your Leadership Style Part 1
Answer in question/ Answer format
Each part needs to be at least 500 words.
The content on leadership theories and how they impact organizations is helpful in identifying your leadership style. For this discussion, read the assigned articles for this module and conduct your own additional research to answer the following questions.
Respond to the following:
- Identify and summarize the key components of the leadership style with which you feel most aligned. Note that it could be a variation or combination of the leadership styles addressed in this module.
- Specify which character traits you have that fit with this leadership style and which traits you want to develop to be a more effective leader.
- Describe which style of leader you work best under and why.
M4D2: Implementing Effective Leadership Part 2
You have now identified the leadership style with which you most relate, the associated character traits you possess, and those you wish to develop. You have also read the first half of Lean In. In this discussion, you will move from theory to application by discussing how to employ your leadership style in the public sector.
You are part of the leadership team of a public organization. Keeping in mind the leadership theory and character traits you identified for yourself in M4D1 and the material from Chapter 3 of Lean In, choose one of the following scenarios for this discussion. Consider how you would address the situation if one of your female subordinates expressed to you:
- Her fear of things backfiring if she tries to negotiate a higher salary or ask for a promotion by highlighting her recent successes for the organization.
- Her reluctance to “toot her own horn” to the leadership team about a recent prestigious award she received from her alma mater.
- Her desire to refuse an assignment to mentor a new manager after her boss said he thought she would love to be a mentor “because you’re a nurturer, you know, since you’re a woman.”
Respond to the following:
- Describe what you would do both at the organizational level and one-on-one in working with your female subordinate regarding this issue.
- Explain how the action you described aligns with or does not align with your leadership style and character traits.