Week Six Discussions
For week six you have several readings, all of which have a focus on leadership. Based on these readings and other research that may supplement these readings (not replace them), create a New Thread and answer the below items/questions Your response(s) should be in your own words. This means that you need to paraphrase, interpret, analyze, etc.
1. Discuss one of the Barriers within the profession as explained by Schafer. What is your assessment of that barrier?
2. Several leadership behaviors are discussed by Yukl. Select one of those behaviors that you feel is the most important, or near the top of the list. Discuss that behavior and explain your rationale for selecting it.
3. In the reading by Malos eight leadership theories are presented. Select one theory that you believe has little validity or legitimacy. Briefly discuss that theory and then explain why you made your selection.
