6053: Module 3 – Week 6 Assignment

Assignment: Personal Leadership

Philosophies

Many of us can think of leaders we have come to admire, be they historical figures,
pillars of the industry we work in, or leaders we know personally. The leadership of
individuals such as Abraham Lincoln and Margaret Thatcher has been studied and
discussed repeatedly. However, you may have interacted with leaders you feel
demonstrated equally competent leadership without ever having a book written about
their approaches.
What makes great leaders great? Every leader is different, of course, but one area of
commonality is the leadership philosophy that great leaders develop and practice. A
leadership philosophy is basically an attitude held by leaders that acts as a guiding
principle for their behavior. While formal theories on leadership continue to evolve over
time, great leaders seem to adhere to an overarching philosophy that steers their
actions.
What is your leadership philosophy? In this Assignment, you will explore what guides
your own leadership.
To Prepare:
 Identify two to three scholarly resources, in addition to this Module’s readings, that
evaluate the impact of leadership behaviors in creating healthy work environments.
 Reflect on the leadership behaviors presented in the three resources that you selected
for review.
 Reflect on your results of the CliftonStrengths Assessment, and consider how the
results relate to your leadership traits.
The Assignment (2-3 pages):
Personal Leadership Philosophies
Develop and submit a personal leadership philosophy that reflects what you think are
characteristics of a good leader. Use the scholarly resources on leadership you selected
to support your philosophy statement. Your personal leadership philosophy should
include the following:
 A description of your core values
 A personal mission/vision statement
 An analysis of your CliftonStrengths Assessment summarizing the results of your profile
 A description of two key behaviors that you wish to strengthen
 A development plan that explains how you plan to improve upon the two key behaviors
you selected and an explanation of how you plan to achieve your personal vision. Be
specific and provide examples.