• Sharing Values and Vision
Inspiring Shared Vision
Walt Disney said:
We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity
keeps leading us down new paths. If you can dream it, you can do it. All our dreams can come true, if we
have the courage to pursue them.
These words could be truer and more critical for effective leaders to embrace. Leaders need to model the
way and inspire a shared vision for their followers.
This week, you continue to explore Kouzes and Posner’s five practices of effective leadership, focusing on
the practice of inspiring a shared vision. This practice calls upon the leader to envision the future and enlist
others to follow.
TO DO LIST:
• Assignment: Assess your leadership abilities in a job application questionnaire.
• What You Need to Know: Review resources on leadership values and leading by example.
• Assignment Overview
Assess your leadership abilities in a job application questionnaire.
• What You Need to Know
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Sharing Values and VisionWalt Disney said:
We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity
keeps leading us down new paths. If you can dream it, you can do it. All our dreams can come true, if we
have the courage to pursue them.
These words could not be more true and critical for effective leaders to embrace. Leaders need to model
the way and inspire a shared vision for their followers.
Complete the following readings:
• Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The leadership challenge: How to make extraordinary things
happen in organizations (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
o Chapter 3, “Clarify Values.”
o Leaders have to make a commitment to clarify values. When beginning your leadership journey, it is
essential that you find your voice and affirm shared values.
o Chapter 4, “Set the Example.”
o To set the example, you need to live the shared values as well as teach others to model the way.
o Chapter 5, “Envision the Future.”
o Strong leaders, like Walt Disney have a clear vision of the future. There were also matters at enlisting
other to see and believe in that future.
Profiles in Leadership
View the following video:
• Educational Video Group (Producer). (2012). Great speeches, volume 1 (Platinum edition): Martin Luther
King Jr. [Video]. Films On Demand. Advance the video to the 18th minute mark to view video of Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr.
• Assignment Instructions
LEADERSHIP SELF-ASSESSMENT
Overview
Complete an employment application questionnaire asking you to analyze a personal leadership
experience.
Preparation
Use the following to complete this assignment.
• Western Medical Application Questionnaire [PDF].
• Application Questionnaire Response Template [DOCX].
Scenario
After exploring online job postings, you submitted an application and resume to Western Medical
Enterprises. A few days later, you received the following e-mail:
Western Medical HR E-mail
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in employment at Western Medical Enterprises. We have received your
application packet. The next step for all candidates is to provide a narrative response to the questions in
the attached document. Please return your completed document to me.
Once we receive your responses, we will review them and notify you of the next steps.
Good luck!
Sincerely,
Thomas Hardy
Human Resources Recruiter
Western Medical Enterprises
Instructions
Respond to the scenario by answering the questions in the Western Medical Application Questionnaire
[PDF] using the Application Questionnaire Response Template [DOCX]. Please refer to the scoring guide
for details on how your assignment will be evaluated.
Submission Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
• Format: Complete this assignment using the Application Questionnaire Response Template.• APA format: Use current APA Style and Format guidelines.
• Length: 2,000-2500 words.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point, using double-spaced lines.
• Written communication:
o Express your main points, arguments, and conclusions coherently.
o Use correct grammar and mechanics.
o Proofread your writing.
Note: Your instructor may use the Writing Feedback Tool when grading this assignment. The Writing
Feedback Tool is designed to provide you with guidance and resources to develop your writing based on
five core skills. You will find writing feedback in the Scoring Guide for the assignment, once your work has
been evaluated. Learn more about the Writing Feedback Tool on the course Tools and Resources page.
SCORING GUIDE
Your Work will be evaluated using this criteria.
VIEW SCORING GUIDE
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course
competencies and assignment criteria:
• Competency 1: Analyze leadership traits and styles.
o Analyze one’s own leadership qualities and actions relative to a specific experience.
• Competency 2: Apply accepted leadership practices and behaviors.
o Analyze one’s own actions designed to motivate and foster collaboration among stakeholders.
• Competency 3: Communicate professionally and effectively.
o Convey clear meaning in active voice, with minimal issues in grammar, usage, word choice, spelling, or
mechanical errors.
o Describe an instance where one was required to lead a team to collaborate.
Western Medical Enterprises Application Questionnaire
Leadership Experience
(Replace with your response 750–1,000 words