2-2 Journal: Relating to the “Classic” Psychology of Leadership

Compare the “great man” model (including trait and behavioral approaches) to your own personal leadership style and ability.

Overview: Journal assignments ask you to reflect upon the topics discussed in the course to develop a personal leadership conceptual framework that ultimatelyincorporates your strengths and weaknesses, value system, professional goals, and responsibilities to the organization and larger community. Your journalassignments will demonstrate your evolution in thinking and personal viewpoint throughout the course. Approach these activities as (a) an opportunity to reflectupon and apply what you learn each week based on the assigned readings, discussions, and activities, and (b) an opportunity to share your knowledge andexpertise based on your educational and professional experiences in the past. As a successful professional, you will need good reflective and writing skills.Journal assignments offer you the opportunity to further develop these skills. Journals are private between the student and the instructor.

Guidelines for Submission: Submit assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. All citationsshould be completed using APA format. Research is needed to substantiate claims.