Based on research and information in the text, what leadership style does this individual use?

Leadership Analysis: Barack Obama

Select a leader who you feel has a leadership style close to your own.  You will conduct a leadership analysis. Your paper should be formatted according to APA guidelines and include:

• Introduction
  • Description of the individual’s background, age, experience, etc.
  • Why you selected this particular leader.
• Organization – A description of the leader’s environment, to include:
  • Description of the organization including product or service provided
  • Size of the organization, including sales and number of employees
  • Description of Organizational Structure, including locations
  • Organizational vision, mission
  • Description of organizational culture
• Leadership Style – Based on research and information in the text, what leadership style does this individual use?  Include a discussion of leadership strengths and weaknesses, to include:
  • Level of autonomy provided to employees
  • Motivation behaviors
  • Organizing and leading teams
  • Problem-solving style
  • Conflict management style
  • Ethical behavior
  • Social Responsibility
• Leader Performance Results – a discussion of information and events that relate to personal, organizational, or community outcomes, including:
  • Effectiveness
    • Profitability
    • Performance
    • Growth
    • Social responsibility
• Conclusion
  • Overview of strengths and weaknesses supported by information from the Strengths Based Leadership text.
  • Based on what you have learned in class, what are they doing well and what suggestions would you offer for this leader?