This 10-12 page paper is the culmination of the reflection, discussion, and knowledge you gained in this class.
State your leadership philosophy
What is the leader you aspire to be? (leader vision and values)
How would you like to be viewed by others when leading them? (leader identity and leadership style)
Complete at least two behavioral/leadership self-assessments
Identify and discuss your traits and strengths
Identify and discuss your areas for improvement or the traits that hold you back.
Gather feedback from at least two other people (friend, classmate, mentor who is willing to be candid with you) on how they view your leadership strengths and areas for improvement and leadership potential.
Compare these to your own self assessments.
Based on your self-assessment, experiences and feedback from others, identify at least two specific goals for your leadership development action plan.
Identify the specific steps you might take to achieve your goals.
Examples include a behavior change plan, identifying and contacting mentors or peer learning partners, planning for specific skills training, self-development activities (books, speakers), new leadership roles, new work responsibilities, projects or assignments, or managing your online identity as a leader.
Rubric
Leadership Philosophy Paper
Leadership Philosophy Paper , My name is christopher watkins, i got the university of colorado springs and im studying cyber security manangment. I am 20 and a sophmore and im from chicago as personal info . Make this a great essay and pick the topic,dont use big or crazy words keep it simple and formal.
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLeadership & Overall Reflection
Leadership philosophy (including overall writing mechanics)Student has a clear and coherent vision for the leader they aspire to be and how they
100 pts
Excellent
Student has a clear and coherent vision for the leader they aspire to be and how they wish to be viewed by others. Writing is personal but polished, persuasive and clear. Consistent citation and formatting and no more than 2 spelling/grammar errors.
75 pts
Strong
Student has a clear vision for the leader they aspire to be and how they wish to be viewed by others. Writing is personal but appropriate. Mostly consistent citation and formatting and3 –4 spelling/grammar errors.
50 pts
Proficent
Student demonstrates adequate clarity when it comes to communicating a visionfor the leader they aspire to be and how they wish to be viewed by others. Writing varies between personal and inappropriate. Missing citations and inconsistent formatting 5 -7spelling/grammar errors
25 pts
Average
Student shows lack of clarity for the leader they aspire to be and how they wish to be viewed by others. Writing is overly personal, colloquial and inappropriate.No citation or clear formatting, 7 or more spelling/grammar errors.
10 pts
Poor
Student does not discuss this requirement Writing is overall exceedingly difficult to follow.
100 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSelf Assessments
Complete at least two behavioral/leadership self-assessmentsIdentify your strengthsIdentify your areas for improvement.
75 pts
Excellent
Student completed multiple self-assessments and demonstrated marked self-awareness and analytic ability in understanding own strengths and weaknesses
60 pts
Strong
Student completed multiple self-assessments and demonstrated analytic ability inunderstanding own strengths and weaknesses
50 pts
Proficent
Student completed an adequate number ofself-assessments butdemonstrated superficial analysisof own strengths and weaknesses
30 pts
Average
Student completed an inadequate number ofself-assessments anddemonstrated little to no analysis of own strengths and weaknesses
10 pts
Poor
Student does not discuss this requirement
75 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFeedback
Gather feedback from at least two other people (friend, classmate, mentor) on how they view your strengths and areas for improvement.CompareLinks to an external site. these to your own self assessments
75 pts
Excellent
Student shows effective, creative techniques in soliciting feedback from others and comparative critical thinking capacity in synthesizing the conclusions between self and other assessments.
60 pts
Strong
Student shows good techniques in soliciting feedback from others and some comparative critical thinking capacity in synthesizing the conclusions between self and other assessments.
50 pts
Proficent
Student adequately solicits feedback from others but shows little comparative critical thinking capacity in synthesizing the conclusions between self and other assessments
30 pts
Average
Student superficially reports feedback from others. No attempt to synthesizethe conclusions between self and other assessments.
10 pts
Poor
Student does not discuss this requirement
75 pts
Total Points: 250
