Theoretical Framework for Leadership Preparation

The purpose of this assignment is to identify a book about a specific leader that demonstrates successful leadership as a vocation.

Complete the “Theoretical Framework for Leadership Preparation” worksheet.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines,

Theoretical Framework for Leadership Preparation Worksheet

The Theoretical Framework for Leadership assignment enables you to analyze leadership as a vocation and evaluate qualities of professional excellence and integrity characterized by inspiring leaders. In preparation for this assignment, you will select a book about a specific leader that exemplifies successful leadership as a vocation. You can select a book by a well-known individual in the discipline of leadership or a leader in your own field, religion, sport, or another area of personal interest.

Complete the table below and submit this worksheet to your instructor. To allow time for thoughtful reading and planning for this assignment, consider the following items that you will be writing about when selecting a book:

• Practiced style of leadership

• Demonstrated leadership traits

• How the leader perceives leadership as a vocation

• How the leader inspires followership

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Title of the book

APA reference for the book

A 50-100-word rationale for why you selected this book, including a discussion of the demonstrated success of the leader