*My pick from the list is “Aretha Franklin”
Assignment Instructions: Choose one leader from the above list and conduct a thorough research including a biography of your choice on that leader. After research, write a four to five (4.5-5) page paper that covers the following questions:
1. Explain who the leader is, brief background, and his/her leadership experience (1 page)
2. From the context of leadership communications, discuss this leaders communication style (methods of communication) including how this leader (2-3 pages):
a. empowers followers,
b. uses power,
c. influences others,
d. and deals with crises.
3. Finally, discuss the chosen leaders legacy in his/her field whether it be business, politics, religion, or entertainment. Express your standpoint on leaders effectiveness as a communicator and long-term contributor. (1 page)
You must also seek to include faith integration and Scripture in the paper in order to draw a more complete picture of the chosen leader.
Finally, review the Research Paper Grading Rubric attached to the Assignment Manager Link in Blackboard to see all the technical criteria that you will be graded on (ex.: the minimum number of references, APA format, etc.)
