Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 1
Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 1 Assigned Readings: Chapter 1. What Does It Mean to Be a Leader? Chapter 2. Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships.Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then, post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter. Your initial post should be based on the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text.
Other sources are not required, but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion. Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions: For this assignment, watch the video titled "Seth Godin – Leadership vs. Management – What it Means to Make a Difference," published by Nordic Business Forum. In the video, renowned marketing and leadership author Seth Godin explores the distinctions between leadership and management, emphasizing the growing need for more leaders in today’s rapidly evolving world. He discusses how management focuses on maintaining order, efficiency, and productivity, while leadership involves driving change, solving novel problems, and inspiring innovation. Your Task:Provide a brief synopsis of Seth Godin's key points regarding the differences between leadership and management. Highlight his views on the roles of leaders in inspiring change and innovation, compared to the focus of managers on maintaining order and consistency. After summarizing these distinctions, reflect on how these roles complement or conflict with each other in the workplace. Discuss a scenario where an organization struggled or thrived in balancing these approaches, and consider what strategies leaders and managers can use to align their efforts effectively. In your response, explore how cultivating skills like creativity, empathy, and decision-making can help bridge the gap between leadership and management to achieve organizational success.[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student's own words – do not provide quotes!] [Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]Submitting the Initial Posting:Your initial posting should be completed by Thursday, 11:59 p.m. EST. Response to Other Student Postings: Respond substantively to the post of at least two peers, by Friday, 11:59 p.m. EST. A peer response such as “I agree with her,” or “I liked what he said about that” or similar comments are not considered substantive and will not be counted for course credit.[Continue the discussion through Sunday,11:59 p.m. EST by highlighting differences between your and colleagues' postings. Provide additional insights or alternative perspectives]Evaluation of posts and responses: Your initial posts and peer responses will be evaluated on the basis of the kind of critical thinking and engagement displayed. The grading rubric evaluates the content based on seven areas:Content Knowledge & Structure, Critical Thinking, Clarity & Effective Communication, Integration of Knowledge & Articles, Presentation, Writing Mechanics, and Response to Other Students.