09 Nov Ethical Leadership Paper

Required Length: 5 – 6 pages 

1. Step 1 – Read a biography (or autobiography) about a leader who successfully or unsuccessfully modeled ethical leadership.
   • Read a book, not a magazine article or web summary. 
2. Step 2 – Write a paper. Format your paper by addressing the following structure:
   • Introduction: Tell me what biography you read and why you decided to read about and study this leader. In so doing explain why this leader is famous or infamous for their leadership? (.5 page)
   • Section 1: How would this person define leadership? Provide a clear, succinct definition. Then, provide some context and understanding about this definition. In this section, also state what you think is at the core of their philosophy of leadership and why? (1 page)
     • Explain by drawing on the biography, providing examples from their life.
     • Keep your quotes to a minimum. 
   • Section 2: What character traits, habits, or practices made them exceptional or unexceptional as an ethical leader? (1.5 – 2 pages)
     • Discuss 3 – 5 character traits.
     • Explain by drawing on the biography, providing examples from their life.
     • Keep your quotes to a minimum. 
   • Section 3:  What things did you learn from this persons experience/leadership that can help you be a more ethical leader? ( 1.5 – 2 pages)
     • Discuss 3 – 5 examples.
     • Explain by drawing on the biography, providing examples from their life.
     • Keep your quotes to a minimum. 
   • Conclusion: Conclude by sharing your overall assessment of the leader. What do you think was right about this person’s approach to leadership and/or what do you think was wrong? (1 page)

Important things to note when writing your paper:

1. Where relevant, your paper should make clear connections with course material and the biography of choice.
   • Avoid blockquotes.
   • I am mostly interested in your own analysis and assessment of their leadership philosophy.
2. Your paper should follow standard APA guidelines, be double-spaced, use a standard 12-point font, etc…
• No abstract is necessary.
• Include a title page and works cited page. Your title page and works cited page are not included in the 5 – 6 page requirement.
• Use headings for each section of the paper.
• I stop reading after 6 pages so be sure you keep your paper within the page limit. Cut unnecessary information and/or fluff.

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