1. What was your total score and interpretation? Copy and paste the interpretation description for your score.
2. Do you agree or disagree with this leadership style interpretation?
3. After learning about different leadership approaches, your individual leadership style and read information (from the “Read more below” section that corresponds to your score interpretation), what are two things that you will do to optimize your leadership style when working with others?
Exemplar:
(header) Original Discussion Post #1 or Response Discussion Post #1
(copy & paste DQ) Discussion Question:
Since leadership is a dynamic process between the leader(s), follower(s), and the situation, an effective leader is aware of their leadership style and is able to adapt it according to the situation and the people involved. Please take a 3-5 minute quiz Mind Tools quiz (Links to an external site.) to learn about your specific leadership style, which corresponds to chapter 2 in Marquis and Huber (2015), pages 41.
My total score was 22. The following was an interpretation of my score ____. Upon some reflection I do/do not agree with this leadership style interpretation because… After learning about different leadership approaches, the two things that I plan on doing to optimize my leadership style when working with others include…
References
Marquis, B.L., & Huston, C.J. (2015). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: Theory and application (8th Ed).
What’s Your Leadership Style? (n.d.).
LEADERSHIP SCORES 20-27 LEADERSHIP STYLE IS:
You lean toward a democratic or participative style of leadership. You tend to set the parameters for the work and have the final say on decisions, but you actively involve your team members in the process.
This style can build trust between you and your people, as they’ll likely feel engaged and valued. But it’s not great in a high-pressure situation that requires a fast turnaround, as it will slow you down. And, if you dislike disagreement or conflict, you might struggle with how people respond to consultation. Read more below.
Grading Rubric:
Included the DP question above your
original response
Clearly answered all aspects of the
DP question
Provided an original perspective by
presenting pertinent concepts,
considerations, observations,
experiences or applications of the
concept in the post; may have
included a pertinent personal or
clinical example.
Demonstrated understanding,
application, or synthesis of
required readings and other
assigned course materials.
Ideas are supported with evidence
from reputable sources with
citation(s).
Included a reference list, formatted
according to APA (7th ed.) at the
end of the post for source(s) cited.