MGT 316T Wk 5 Discussion – Leadership Traits

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Read the “Great Leaders Worldwide” example on p. 547 in Ch. 14 of Management: A Practical Introduction. In your response:

• Consider someone you view as a great leader. Assess the traits and interpersonal attributes that cause you to view the person as a great leader.
• Reflect on the traits and leadership style of a male leader and those of a female leader with whom you have worked. Describe any key differences between their approaches to leadership and their male and female counterparts.
• Describe a time you saw someone display behaviors that would be consistent with the “dark side” traits of narcissism, Machiavellianism, and/or psychopathy. To what extent did those traits help or hinder the person’s career success?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.