$1.$ Interview a leader $-$ someone on campus, someone in the community, or someone you know.$$ Ask questions that pertain to your readings in the chapters AND your leadership book. Record your answers via voice recording, or written notes so you can remember what is said$\mathrm{.}2.$ Create a story about your leader.$$Introduction $=$ You MUST include personal details about the person $($their name, and leadership position$($s$),$ and how you came to interview them.$$Interview $=$ Create a story about the information you learned. Do NOT list questions and answers. In your story you will provide information from your leadership interview and at least one personal scenario from your leader's life that pertains to your questions.$$ You must also include references and citations to your chapters, readings, videos, or any other sources that you use.You may not use an AI for this project. This should be original writings by you, to tell the story of what you learned and what you heard from your leader$\mathrm{.}3.$ Finally, include one paragraph about what you personally took away from the discussion, and how it felt to interview this person.Questions you might want to consider asking:$*$ Can you describe your leadership journey and how you got to your current role? Do you describe yourself as a leader? $*$ This question can help you understand their career progression and the experiences that shaped their leadership style.$*$ What do you believe are the most important qualities or traits of a successful leader? $*$ Gain insights into the leader's perspective on essential leadership attributes.$*$ Can you share a specific leadership challenge you've faced and how you approached it$?*$ Learning about their past challenges and solutions can offer valuable lessons in leadership.$*$ How do you motivate and inspire your team or your followers? $*$ This question can reveal their approach to motivating and engaging others.$*$ What leadership philosophy or principles do you follow, and how have they evolved over time? $*$ Understand the leader's guiding principles and how they've evolved with experience.$*$ Can you provide an example of a time when you had to make a tough decision as a leader? $*$ Understand their decision$-$making process and how they handle difficult choices.$*$ What role does mentorship or coaching play in your leadership approach? $*$ Discover if they value mentorship and how it contributes to their leadership.$*$ How do you stay current with industry trends and leadership best practices? $*$ Learn about their commitment to continuous learning and improvement.$*$ Can you share a memorable leadership success story from your career? a leadership failure? What did you learn from the failure? $*$ Gain insights into their achievements and the factors that contributed to their success.$*$ What advice would you give to someone aspiring to become a successful leader? $*$ Gather wisdom and tips for those interested in leadership roles.$*$ How do you balance the needs of the organization with the needs of your team members or employees?