Conflict Discussion and Leadership Journal Paper

Readings

• Leadership, Northouse
  • Chapter Eleven
  • Chapter Twelve
• It’s Your Ship, Abrashoff
  • Chapter Ten: Build Up Your People
  • Chapter Eleven: Generate Unity

External Videos

How Simplification is the Key to Change:

Unity in Diversity, TEDxConejo, Reza Aslan:

PLEASE COMPLETE TWO PARTS SEPARATELY IN TWO FILE

1. Discussion Questions:

By the mid-week deadline based on your readings and the video, lectures answer each of the questions/prompts below with 1-2 paragraphs using concepts from the text or your own research (be sure to cite correctly).

1. In your own words why do you think that listening to out-group members, showing empathy to out-group members, and recognizing the the unique contributions of out-group members is important?
2. What does the concept of “a rising tide raises all ships” mean? Explain the relevance of the USS Benfold’s crew’s jackets as to being an important agent of leadership.
3. In your own words why is it so important to “treat newbies” right and what messaging does it convey?
4. Based on the your score you received on the Building Community Questionnaire in chapter 11, how would you describe your attitude toward out-group members?
5. Chapter 12 suggests that leadership has a moral dimension and that leaders have a responsibility to use their authority for the common good. Do you agree? Discuss.
6. Based on your responses to the Ethical Leadership Style Questionnaire, what are your core values? Do you think other people know your core values? Are you comfortable talking about these values with others?In your planning for the future(e.g., next five years), how will your values influence what you do? Discuss.

2. Reflective Journal

INSTRUCTIONS

The Reflective Journal is an assessment of your understanding of assigned readings, course lectures, and videos. It is also a means in which you demonstrate how you will apply your readings and observations in your day to day to life.