Cultural Contexts of Leadership   What is considered effective leadership depends on the cultural context. However, do you think there are some leadership “gold-standards,” some characteristics and behaviors that leaders in all cultures must demonstrate? If so, what do think they are?

Charisma and Leadership Charisma is considered a positive trait for a leader, and charismatic leaders are sought after. Are charismatic leaders always effective and desirable? Is it a necessary element of leadership? Why/why not?

Power and Leadership Power is essential to leadership; but it can also be abused. How can leaders use power to get things done without becoming autocratic or abusive?

Traits as Part of Leadership Do you think some people are born leaders and can rise to the top no matter what the situation? Why/why not?  If so, what key characteristics do they need to possess?

How would you define leadership? Why do you think this is an appropriate definition? How does your definition compare with the one in the textbook, particularly the one offered by the author of the text in the section on Effective Leadership – Who is a leader? How is it similar and how might it be […]

Open your web browser and search for either “Leadership Legacy Assessment Test” or “Disc Personality Test.”   Complete one of these free online tests. Note: The online test should be free so if you encounter a site that charges a fee for the test please continue searching for a site that offers a free test. […]

You are the CEO of MegaGlobe Business Solutions, a financial consulting corporation based in Chicago that has just recently opened new offices in São Paulo, Brazil and Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. As part of this transition, your employees will now be working collaboratively with employees at these locations to provide financial consulting services in these new […]

Select someone in a leadership position at your organization or at a local company where you might seek employment. This individual could be a director, manager, supervisor, or CEO of the organization.   View the video in the Phoenix Career Guidance System (Milestone 7.8-Do informational interviews) for tips on interviewing a potential employer through an […]

There have been times in each of our lives where customer service did make the difference. Dealing with Difficult People on the Phone at Medmoble Face to Face p. 327.   THE PROMPT   Critical Thinking Questions:   1. What seems to be happening here?  Does Abeyola have any legitimate complaints?  If so, what are […]

Satisfied Customer-Working through Technology and People Problems at Child’s Play Toy Company   Topic:  “Satisfied Customer?” Working through Technology and People Problems at Child ‘s Play Toy Company Face to Face P. 213-216.   Critical Thinking Questions   1. From the Behavioral style information in the chapter and other subjects discussed in this book, what […]