This essay delves into leadership theories, focusing on transformational leadership and leader-member exchange theory. The assignment requires a self-assessment of leadership style, followed by an analysis of six peer-reviewed journal articles. Each article analysis includes identifying key points, examining relevance to the student's leadership theories, discussing positives and negatives, noting the broad and narrow focus, identifying the discipline context, describing research methods, and selecting useful quotes with explanations. The articles cover topics such as leader affect, situational leadership, and trait theory in political leadership. The essay aims to connect theoretical concepts with practical applications, using research to support arguments and foster a deeper understanding of effective leadership principles.
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