Conduct external and internal (Walmart) research on everyday leadership. Use course content and the results of your research to complete the following instructions: a. Leadership can occur at any level. Identify one person in your store or business who is not in a formal position of authority, but whom you believe demonstrates leadership. (Please do not use any last names to identify this person, to protect their privacy.) b. Explain what this person does or how this person acts that demonstrates leadership. c. How does consistency, helping others, and a positive attitude add to leader effectiveness? d. What can you do to be a better leader in your Walmart store or business? Explain your choice and how it will make you a better leader.

Conduct external and internal (Walmart) research on everyday leadership. Use course content and the results of your research to complete the following instructions: a. Leadership can occur at any level. Identify one person in your store or business who is not in a formal position of authority, but whom you believe demonstrates leadership. (Please do not use any last names to identify this person, to protect their privacy.) b. Explain what this person does or how this person acts that demonstrates leadership. c. How does consistency, helping others, and a positive attitude add to leader effectiveness? d. What can you do to be a better leader in your Walmart store or business? Explain your choice and how it will make you a better leader.

Management, Loose-Leaf Version

13th Edition

ISBN:9781305969308

Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter15: Leadership

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