1. How have your family upbringing and background influenced your perception of leadership?
(Recall and comment upon our “value development” models; Morris Massey’s “What you are is
where you were when”; also “cognitive dissonance prompted attitude/behavior modification”.
Also, consider other concepts taught in this class like “Social Identity Theory”.
You may wish to comment upon:
• Who and what experiences have influenced your values and philosophies?
• When was the first time you realized your leadership potential?
• How have mentors, exemplary leaders and critical incidents in your life transformed you and your views of leadership?
• Who do you most look up to now? What qualities/behaviors do you admire in that person?