Profile of a Great Leader

Instruction: Please write a short essay responding to the provided prompts.
a. Name and briefly describe one leader in history who you never meet and who you believe maximizedhis or her skills/traits to achieve effective leadership.
b. Explain how your chosen leader leveraged those skills/traits to benefit his/her organization or cause. Your explanation/ analysis need to be supported by evidence from reputable sources. Please cite your sources in APA style.
c. Describe at least one important take away that you learned from your chosen leader in history.
d. Name and briefly introduce a person that you have met and who has been of significant influence in your life.
e. Explain how your chosen person uses his or her skills/traits to impact your life.
f. Explain how you are currently applying the lessons learned from your chosen person.

Please use the provided answer sheet and submit your work to Canvas

Grading
This assignment will be determined on the following criteria.
Criteria    Much Evidence (2)    Some Evidence (1)    Little Evidence
(0)
1. Clearly described one leader in history
2. Clearly demonstrated correct analysis of the leadership traits and contribution of the chosen leader
3. Analysis is supported by reputable sources with appropriate citation (APA style)
4. Clearly described one important take away
5. Clearly introduced a person who has been of significant influence
6. Clearly demonstrated correct analysis of the leadership traits and contribution of the chosen person
7. Clearly demonstrated depth of thinking in applying the lessons learned
8. Correct language mechanics