In this course, the discussion board functions differently from those in your other classes. Instead of providing specific topics, I encourage you to generate discussion points based on the readings and engage with your peers. Think of the discussion board as a virtual classroom where I ask, "What are your thoughts on this week's reading? What do you want to discuss?" Your posts should reflect your answers to these questions.

Active participation in the discussion forums is crucial for this online class. Your involvement will be graded on a scale from $0$ to $10$ points per reading, emphasizing the importance of dialogue over monologue.

To earn full credit, you must post at least three times: an initial post reacting to the reading, followed by two responses to your classmates' posts. Your contributions should be relevant, substantive, and demonstrate engagement with the reading. When responding to others, aim to provoke further thought through questions or challenges rather than simply agreeing.

While there is no strict word count, posts under $250$ words are unlikely to receive full credit because it is challenging to demonstrate thorough engagement with the material in such a brief post. I am looking for evidence of deep reflection on the material.

Possible questions to answer this week:

How do you currently practice self$-$leadership in your personal and professional life?

$-$What challenges do you face in leading yourself?

$-$What strategies from this week's materials do you find most applicable to your situation?

Primary Post $($Due Friday by $11$:$59$ p$.$m$.)$

Your primary post should respond to the provided questions with an analytical approach, rather than merely summarizing information or sharing personal anecdotes. Ensure your response:

Analyzes the topic, drawing connections to relevant personal experiences

Demonstrates clear, grammatically correct writing, utilizing complete sentences

Is submitted bv the snecified deadline