U.S. President who has served during my lifetime (Ronald Wilson Reagan) and make a
critical analysis of his leadership and communication based off the material covered throughout
this course. Be advised that this is NOT an essay or biography. This is also not a political
paper. This is a research paper analyzing the individual’s leadership and communication
only.
Your research paper must be no less than 1250 words, Times New Roman 12-point font,
doublespaced, and well-written. It must consult a minimum of 5 relevant/credible sources.
APA
formatting is required. Include title and reference pages. An abstract is not required for this
assignment. Synthesize the research to provide a quality analysis.
Text book resource:
Barrett, D.J. (2013), Leadership Communication, 4
th Edition. McGraw-Hill/Irwin. ISBN: 978-
0773403205.
Use headings!
The analysis must include the following headings:
▪ Provide an introduction that includes a brief history (name, birthplace, dates served,
etc.)
and thesis. In APA, do not use the word “Introduction” for the heading of your
introductory paragraph. The words for your first heading should be your paper’s title,
and it is not in bold
letters. However, each subsequent heading is in bold.
▪ Leadership Style Analysis (refer to Barrett Chapter 13). What is this president’s
leadership style? You may also use a style(s) not discussed by Barrett.
▪ Ethical Analysis (refer to Barrett Chapter 1). Was/is he an ethical leader? Positive ethos?
Provide examples and research to support your analysis.
▪ Emotional Intelligence Analysis (Chapter 8). How well did/does he handle his emotions
and respond to the emotions of others? Give evidence, describe, elaborate.
▪ Diversity Analysis (Chapter 9). Did/does he embrace diversity, equality, etc. Diverse
staff? What evidence did you find?
▪ Presentation Analysis (Chapter 6). Discuss how well this president presented/presents
speeches/briefs. Clear, straight to the point, tactical, rhetoric, gestures, motivates, etc.?
▪ Internal and External Communication Analysis (Chapters 4, 13 & 14). Did/does he
work well with his team, the media, use the most effective medium or forum, has well
positioned
communication staff, handle crises, good timing, etc.?
▪ Conclusion. Provide a well-written summation of this president’s leadership and
communication.
***Use the attached template***
