Overview
Question 1
For this assignment, students are to write a 4 to 5-page paper, plus a references page.
You will discuss a Leadership Aha! Moment that you experienced during this semester.
You should specifically:
1. Provide a substantive description of your Leadership Aha! Moment and explain the
leadership concept, theory or model you suddenly understood on a deeper level. Clearly
describe and discuss the situation that you found yourself in that had a clear tie to a
concept, theory or model studied during the semester.
2. Explain why the Leadership Aha! Moment was important to your personal leadership
learning and how the moment helped you to better understand content covered in
class. Just a recount of the experience is not acceptable. Rather, a deep reflection on the
experience and discussion of how your Leadership Aha! Moment influenced, and will
continue to influence your learning and growth as a leader is expected. Provide how
this awareness/reflection has and will continue to enhance your leadership abilities.
3. Reflect on the transition that you have made based on your increased knowledge and
awareness of leaderships concepts, theory, and various models. Describe the impact.
4. Use appropriate vocabulary from assigned readings and class discussions related to
leadership concepts, theories and models.
5. Be certain to cite in the text of your paper and provide a complete references page in
APA format with a minimum of six references all cited in the text of your paper.
Question 2
Leadership assessment (refer to the attachment below)
Question 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6CILJA110Y
Based on the video above by Dr. Elyn Saks, answer the following questions in the discussion board
- Personal Experience: Dr. Saks speaks openly about her personal experience with schizophrenia. How does hearing from someone with lived experience change or challenge your perceptions about schizophrenia? How does Dr. Saks’ story compare with media portrayals of mental illness?
- Stigma of Mental illness:In her talk, Dr. Saks discusses the stigma surrounding mental illness. What examples of stigma towards schizophrenia does she mention, and how do they impact those living with the condition? Moving forward, what are some ways you plan to personally reduce the stigma of mental illness?
- Treatment Approaches: Dr. Saks mentions different types of treatment for schizophrenia, including medication, psychotherapy, and support from friends and family. How do these treatment modalities work together? How did her friends, family, and colleagues contribute to her well-being and success?
- Recovery vs Cure: Dr. Saks argues that while there may not be a cure for schizophrenia, recovery is possible. How does she define recovery, and how does this differ from the idea of being “cured”? What implications does this distinction have for how we approach mental health treatment?
- Autonomy and Dignity: Dr. Saks talks about the importance of maintaining her autonomy and dignity while living with schizophrenia. How can you and other health care professionals balance the need to ensure the safety of individuals with mental illness while also respecting their rights and autonomy?
- Your Nursing Practice: What are your top three take-aways from this video? Or, what are the three things that stood out to you most? How will you apply what you’ve learned to make you a better health care professional?