LDR 300 Wk 3 Discussion – Effective Leadership and Power

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Discuss the relationship between power and leadership. What power must a leader have in order to lead effectively? How can a leader acquire that power? What mechanisms can be put in place to prevent the leader from abusing his or her power? Share a real or imagined example of a leader in a specific situation (such as the leader of a project team, the head of the marketing department, the CEO of a company, etc.) to explain and support your answers.

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.