You will put well-known personalities and yourself under the microscope to learn what makes you and the individuals you select not only leaders but also what it takes for leaders to be change agents.

Choose any two leaders who you consider to have been very successful change agents and two who you believe have been unsuccessful change agents.

• Write a brief biography of each of the leaders you selected.
• What were the leaders' bases of power? How was it gained? What was their reach or influence?
• How did the leaders find themselves in the position to serve as change agents? Describe the situation, including the need for a change agent.
• Were the leaders successful change agents?
• What made the leaders successful or unsuccessful change agents?