Discussion 6 - Good Leader

Purpose: This discussion addresses these module goals:

• Explain the purpose of management
• Evaluate effective team leadership
• Differentiate between a leader and a manager

This week's chapter discusses the functions of management and characteristics of good managers. Think about a great leader you know.  It can be a former boss, teacher, relative, friend, anyone.  What characteristics do they have that make them a good leader? What good characteristics do they have that is also mentioned in the textbook? 

How do you plan to develop your own leadership abilities in your career?  What do you think are the most important skills a good leader should have?

Make your initial posting by 11:59 PM Pacific time on Wednesday. 100 word minimum

Respond to at least 2 classmates (with video or text) by 11:59PM Pacific Time on Friday. 50 word minimum. Responses may include describing your own life experience or other real-world situation related to the post, adding additional information from assigned content or outside content, disagreeing respectfully by describing your own interpretation, proposing a new idea, or asking a probing question. Try to respond to a classmate who haven't received any responses yet.