Group+2

=__Reading: Great Leaders Grow Deep Roots- The Six Characteristics of Exceptional Leaders by Scott Campbell__=

Directions:
 * Working in your groups, discuss and summarize the definitions of the 6 characteristics of leaders as given by Campbell and name a leader that you know who exemplified this quality well and cite an example from their life that displayed the quality. You may only use a leader ONCE. You must discuss a different leader under each quality. You may use the internet to research leaders to include and include the URL link in your answer. (Open 2 windows so you can flip)**


 * 1. Integrity:** adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.


 * As defined by Campbell:** the inner and outter aspects of a persons life form a unified whole.


 * Leader who exemplified this quality and an example illustrating this:** Gandhi and his salt marches.


 * 2. Vision:** the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be.


 * As defined by Campbell:** having a clear picture of a meaning future that you are committed to and passionate about creating.


 * Leader who exemplified this quality and an example illustrating this.** Martin Luther King, with his "I have a Dream" speech.


 * 3. Concern:** to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect.


 * As defined by Campbell:** requires gentle touch then, bring hope and committment. Generally want others to develop their full potential.


 * Leader who exemplified this quality and an example illustrating this:** Rosa Parks, who was concerned about black people.


 * 4. Creativity:** the state or quality of being creative.


 * As defined by Campbell:** often expressed as problem solving.


 * Leader who exemplified this quality and an example illustrating this:** Leonardo Da Vinci for his beautiful master pieces.


 * 5. Results-Orientation:** Assesses, prioritizes and develops operational workplans.


 * As defined by Campbell:** Define whether a leader is successful or not.


 * Leader who exemplified this quality and an example illustrating this:** Martin Luther King.


 * 6. Courage:** the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.


 * As defined by Campbell:** Confronting poor preformance, deciding who to lay off, announcing unpopular desicions.


 * Leader who exemplified this quality and an example illustrating this:** Gandhi, because he was extremely brave for his hunger strike.


 * 7. Why did Campbell use the analogy of these characteristics being "roots"?** Because these are the roots that good leadership grows on.


 * 8. What were the other 2 analogies used in the article?** roots (basis of a leader), tree (the leader).


 * 9. Describe the concept of self-leadership :** Self leadership is when you are willing to take control of a situation and you a willing to listen to everyone.


 * 10. Construct an example of proactive versus reactive stance towards one's own development. (Give a hypothetical situation and describe what each would look like in it.)

11. Respond to the question posed by Campbell to you in his concluding paragraph. Write this response individually in word and upload it to the AVID IV page or print it out.** none Looking for tags? Tagging pages is now done in a new place. Once you have saved your changes, click on the "Page" tab and select "Details and Tags".
 * Cancel ||