Milestone One

Write an abstract on Timothy Cook (Chief Executive Officer of Apple) about the leader's life, and leadership theory such as traits, behaviors, power, and negotiation techniques. Describe significant leadership challenges that the leader has faced also describe how he overcame the challenge. Explain why the outcome was important.

the critical role of leadership is emphasized during times of change.  Yet, a universal definition of leadership is non-existent because it is defined by our personal experience.  Similarly, describing the difference between leadership and management, both necessary for organizational change, has been described from multiple perspectives.  The terminology most used to describe the actions of a leader and the actions of a manager are transformational and transactional.  However, in the video, "Leadership vs. Management", Godin (2018) takes a slightly different approach to determine what sets leaders apart from managers by focusing on courage to take responsibility even when risks are high, failure is eminent, and possibilities are only a vision.  Considering organizational change, the readings, and video, respond to the following questions:           From your experience how do you distinguish leadership from management? Provide an example of both. Of the multiple problems identified…

Please locate a case and/or article which discusses the reason for change leadership failures. Then write a one-thousand-word reflective essay in which reflect on the most common reasons why leaders are not effective in their efforts to implement change initiatives and describe the influence of cultural values on your approach to change leadership. List all references used.

The Organizational Leadership program seeks to develop leaders through a blend of self-awareness work and study of concepts, terms, theories, frameworks, and best practices related to a vast number of leadership skills we believe can be developed overtime. One of the most important skills a leader can hone and improve upon throughout their career and life is Emotional Intelligence.  Using Daniel Goleman's model for the skills needed to demonstrate emotional intelligence, reflect on your leadership growth in terms of EQ across since you joined the OL B.S. program. Make sure that your response indicates you understand Goleman's model.

1. Does Mark Zuckerberg has made significant contributions to society? Why or why not? 2. What are the qualities/characteristics that made him a leader of a big company like Facebook? 3. Think of a person from your community or other person you know who is an example of a leader that is inspiring and well respected. What are his/her qualities/character that made him a leader? (Chosen Leader is PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE)

Discuss 3 types of power the leader has. How is it helpful in enacting change within the leader's sphere of influence? Discuss 1 reason to know if the person's leadership skill is inherent or developed over time?

1. Introduce us to a leader with whom you are familiar. You can choose an effective or an ineffective leader. 2. What different kinds of power does he or she use or misuse. 2b. Where is that power (or lack thereof) derived from? 3. Describe how your leader exhibits (or does not exhibit) 3 different leadership traits that the eText lists as important . 4. Of the different models of leaders (transformational, situational, path-goal, authentic, etc.) described in chapter 10 of the eText, explain how would you classify this leader's leadership style. Explain.

Watch the Ted Talk about Leadership (link below) and write a report (about one page, double-spaced): How Great Leader Inspire ActionLinks to an external site. -Describing the type of leadership the author mentioned in the video (i.e., what kinds of leader behaviors? What are the effects of this type of leadership on followers?) -Specifying which leadership theory that is consistent with what the speaker described in his talk. Explain why you think so.

Mini case: “Keeping up with Bill Gates”1. Is Bill Gates a charismatic leader or a transformational leader? Why?2. What are some of the unique characteristics of Gates followers that identify Gates as a charismatic or transformational leader?

Is Timothy Cook considered an informal or formal leader? What type of sources of power would he have such as Reward power, coercive power, referent power, expert power, or legitimate power? What kind of leadership traits?

Recall pairs of leaders-followers from politics, science, education, the media, or personal experience. As you recall these pairs of individuals, what made one the "leader" and the other the "follower"? How did the leader contribute to the follower's success? How did the follower contribute to the leader's success? At times, did the leader function more as the follower? At other times, did the follower function more as the leader? What does this analysis tell you about the nature of leader-follower relationships?

Does John Terrill’s leadership style fit the definition of leadership in Exhibit 1.1? Is it part of a leader’s job to manage upward? Detail. With respect to Exhibit 1.4, in what leadership era is Terrill? In what era is headquarters? Detail. What approach would you have taken in this situation? What do you think the response of the senior executives will be to Terrill’s action?

Leadership versus Management We have been using the term "business leader" all term. But what does being a leader really mean? What is the difference between leadership and management? Can you be both or are they mutually exclusive? Tip - keep your answer within the context of Marketing.

Part One: Jobs’ charismatic leadership was clearly central to Apple’s success. But can Apple succeed without him? What steps should Apple take to increase its chances of continued success without Jobs as CEO? Are there ways to substitute for Jobs’ leadership at Apple? Part Two: Is Tim Cook the right leader to replace Jobs? Jobs was demanding, creative, and controlling; Cook is not. Should Tim Cook try to emulate Jobs or should he run Apple using a different leadership style? Should Cook focus more on managing or leading Apple? Part Three: Jobs was at the center of all of Apple’s key decisions over the last decade and a half. Jez Frampton, group CEO of Interbrand says, “Now the worry is the organization has to rewire itself and learn how to make decisions on its own.” Should Apple become more participative, involving more managers and employees, or continue to use Jobs centralized approach to decision making, which was less participative and highly influenced by the founder and former…

EADERSHIP IN THE TIMES OF COVID-19 by Deloitte  study. The rapid and unprecedented spread of COVID-19 has quickly eclipsed other epidemics, both in size and scope. In addition to the deadly human toll and disruption to millions of lives, the economic damage is significant and far reaching. It is appropriate to use this phrase Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) now. Leadership Dilemmas.The current situation pose an enormous challenge for leaders across the world. The uncertainty embedded in this situation makes the ‘leadership challenge’ even more complex. Today, leaders face innumerable ‘leadership dilemmas’ and conflicting demands, and most of these do not have a simple binary answer. Considering opposing perspectives is vital, especially in a situation where both the perspectives seem logical, it almost is like a game that cannot be won. In shor t, leadership demands are of an unprecedented nature. The world of COVID is like a microcosm within the larger ecosystem,…

EADERSHIP IN THE TIMES OF COVID-19 by Deloitte study. The rapid and unprecedented spread of COVID-19 has quickly eclipsed other epidemics, both in size and scope. In addition to the deadly human toll and disruption to millions of lives, the economic damage is significant and far reaching. It is appropriate to use this phrase Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) now. Leadership Dilemmas.The current situation pose an enormous challenge for leaders across the world. The uncertainty embedded in this situation makes the ‘leadership challenge’ even more complex. Today, leaders face innumerable ‘leadership dilemmas’ and conflicting demands, and most of these do not have a simple binary answer. Considering opposing perspectives is vital, especially in a situation where both the perspectives seem logical, it almost is like a game that cannot be won. In shor t, leadership demands are of an unprecedented nature. The world of COVID is like a microcosm within the larger ecosystem,…

Focus on the discussion about Disney Company's leadership style.    1. How Disney Company manages ethical issues, conflict and managerial challenges.   2. What are the various leadership models utilized by Disney company's CEO and management team.

A. What leadership model, style, or theory best describes you as a leader? Why? Give examples using the terms and concepts in your textbook.1) Skills Approach 2) Situational Approach 3) Behavioral Approach 4) Trait Approach 5) Path-Goal Approach B. What are your most distinguishing leadership traits? What traits do you strive to learn to develop?C. As a follower, what leadership approach do you prefer from your leader?D. What leadership model or theory best describes how you influence others? Give examples. E. Based on your self-assessments, your current leadership and motivational skills, and the knowledge you have gained from the course materials, what goals will you set and what plan of action will you implement to improve your (1) leadership and (2) motivation? Include the type of leadership theory or model you intend to implement to achieve your goals.F. Explain the steps you need to take to complete each of these self-improvement goals?