Read Chapter $1,$ "What Do We Mean by Leadership?" in our textbook. As you read, re$$ect upon the de$$nitions of leadership and how these de$$nitions and other aspects of leadership add to your prior understanding of a leader's role in an organization.

Navigate to the discussion below and answer the following questions:

Of the bulleted list of leadership de$$nitions in Chapter $1,$ comment on at least three that you have personally experienced or observed and give examples. Which one of these de$$nitions is most appropriate in most situations and why? Provide a detailed explanation for your evaluation that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking.

To the extent that leadership is both an art and a science, what methods come to mind for improving both the art and science of one's leadership? Provide a detailed explanation for your evaluation that demonstrates clear, insightful critical thinking.

Referring back to the $1\mathrm{.}1$ Devotion, relate the application of one of the leadership or spiritual gifts $($Romans $12$:$121)$ to a leadership situation. How did the leader $($you or someone you observed in a leadership role$)$ use one or more of the leadership or spiritual gifts to achieve a positive or favorable outcome?