List three common myths about leadership and briefly refute each.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
- Myth: The skills of leadership are rare.
* All of us have the potential to be leaders. There are millions of people throughout the world who serve leadership functions in government, business, education, and countless other fields.
- Myth: Leaders are born.
* Major leadership skills can be learned by just about anyone, and we can all improve our leadership abilities. Genetic endowment is not necessary.
- Myth: Leaders are all charismatic.
* Only some leaders are charismatic. One survey of leaders found that leaders were of all heights, varied in articulateness, and dressed both well and poorly.
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Some have expressed concern that U.S. influence is being exerted globally because of U.S. dominance of
A) television programming B) popular music C) the movies D) the Internet E) the Olympics
According to Amitai Etzioni, it's important to deal with every issue when you engage in dialogue with others who have major disagreements with you. This prevents you from sweeping less important matters under the rug
Indicate whether the statement is true or false