Due Jun $2211$:$59$pm Available until Jun $22$

$100$ points powslate

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Week $7$ Discussion

Discussion Instructions

Discuss: Are Leaders Born or Can They Be Taught?

There is considerable debate on the question, are individuals born to be leaders or can they be taught? To better understand the leadership equation, answer the questions below and be prepared to discuss the basic concepts that define leadership.

What is your initial reaction to the question, are leaders born or can they be taught?

Now, find at least three articles or sites that discuss leadership. Based on your work, how is leadership defined? What are some of the best practices of leaders?

Define successful leaders from the past $50$ years, the past $25$ years, and finally, the leaders of today.

Based on your research, what are the general characteristics of leaders? What motivates individuals to become successful leaders?

Explain how individuals are taught to become good leaders.

Finally, are individuals mostly born$-$or are they taught to become successful leaders? Explain.

Answer the questions listed above presenting your arguments, evidence, and examples.

Your first post is due before or by Thursday. June $19\mathrm{.}2025$ at $11$:$59$ PM EST