Overview
Part1: Discussion Prompt
Think about a time when you had power or influence in a leadership situation (formal or informal).
In your response:
- Briefly describe the situation
- Reflect on what your behavior revealed about you as a leader
- Connect your experience to 2–3 of the following areas:
- social attentiveness
- assertiveness
- optimism
- risk-taking
- need for control
- abstract thinking
- cultural awareness
- Explain how power influenced both your behavior and the responses of others.
- Share one insight about how this experience might shape your leadership going forward
👉 Focus on reflection and awareness, not a full analysis.
Submission Requirements
- Initial Post: 300 words
- Videos Cuddy, A. (2012). Your body language may shape who you are
- Sinek, S. (2014). Why good leaders make you feel safe
- Treasure, J. (2013). How to speak so that people want to listen
part 2:In previous weeks, you developed skills in summarizing, analyzing, and applying research.In Week 5, you focused on ethical decision-making. This assignment builds on that progression by focusing on how leadership influence operates in real situations—especially when power is present. Effective leaders do not just understand influence—they recognize how it shapes behavior, communication, and group dynamics in real time.Assignment InstructionsSelect one of the following options:Option 1 – Real-World Leadership SituationIdentify a real or observed situation where power and influence shaped behavior.Option 2 – Film, Documentary, or CaseAnalyze a leadership moment involving power or influence, such as:- authority
- influence
- persuasion
- or group pressure
- Structured Response (4 Paragraphs)👉 Paragraph 1 – The Situation
- What is happening?
- Who holds power or influence?
- What makes the situation important or complex?
- How is influence being used?
- What social psychology concepts apply? (power, conformity, persuasion, etc.)
- How are others responding?
- Is the influence effective? Why or why not?
- What are the potential risks or consequences?
- How would you respond as a leader?
- What would you do differently (if anything)?
- How would you use influence responsibly and effectively?
- Focus on application, not summary
- Connect ideas to real leadership behavior
- Show how influence impacts people, interactions, and outcomes
- Keep it practical and realistic
- 3–4 well-developed paragraphs
- APA citations and references required