week three writing assignments

Week 3 Assignment 1: Synthesis of Personal Strengths and Weaknesses as a Leader Paper

Value: 100 points

Due: Day 7

Grading Category: Writing Assignments

Instructions

1. Review the expectations outlined in the Grading Rubric for this assignment.
2. In your textbook, Northouse, P. G. (2021). Introduction to leadership: Concepts and practice (5th ed.)
   • Complete the "Leadership Traits Questionnaire" (Northouse, Chapter 2).
   • Complete the "Leadership Strengths Questionnaire" (Northouse, Chapter 3).

The Synthesis of Personal Strengths and Weaknesses as a Leader Paper should be five pages long (not counting the cover page or references list) and must include a minimum of three scholarly references (one of which may be your required text). Your paper should reflect the following:

• What are the findings of the questionnaires?
• Discuss how your identified traits and strengths can enhance your ability to lead. How can your identified traits and weaknesses impede your ability to lead?
• How can your identified traits and strengths compare to those you have observed in nurse leaders? Create a plan to develop your strengths and address your weaknesses to meet the anticipated leadership responsibilities of your intended role (upon graduation from your program of study).
• Summarize the value of examining your leadership traits and strengths.

Please refer to the Grading Rubric for details on how this activity will be graded.

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