Shelbie Inboden Becoming a Leader research PersonTop of Form Name: James Burke (Partnership for a Drug Free America) Why you selected them: I chose James Burke because he had a deep concern back in 2012 of an epidemic of illicit drug use that was and is becoming wide spread and had an urge for a drug free America. Having young children myself and constantly being in fear of them learning about drugs and constantly fearing that they may or may not experiment with them this “Leader” jumped out to me and I really want to get to know more about him and his motivations and the things that he has accomplished. OLCU 325 Becoming A Leader Paper and Presentation Assignment & Rubric BLENDED fall2017 OLCU 325 Leadership Skills Lab Becoming a Leader - Biography approval Due Week 2 Assignments folder -Papers Due Week 4 Assignments folder -Presentation in class Due Week 5 post in Assignments folder Assignment Overview: The purpose of this assignment is to gain different perspectives on leadership development and to contribute to a personal philosophy on leadership development. During Week Two: You will be reviewing the biographical information and personal testimonies of several noted people in leadership roles from around the world. You will find a list of names in the back of your Bennis (2009) course book that you may select from. You will choose one (1) of these individuals and write a 2 – 3 page (APA formatted) paper on that individual. These name of this person must be submitted to your instructor no later than Sunday (midnight) of Week Two in the Week Two Assignment Drop box. o Upon approval, you may choose a person in a leadership role, not listed in the course text. Your 2 – 3 page, APA formatted paper, will be due in the Week Four Assignments folder before Sunday (midnight) of Week Four. You will present on this individual in class during Week Five. o Power Point, Prezi or other instructor approved visual medium is acceptable for your in-class presentation. o Your presentation should be no longer than five (5) minutes. o An APA formatted Reference page is required. o During Week Three: Your instructor will circulate a sign-up sheet with available time slots for the Week Five (in-class) presentations. Your papers and corresponding presentation should include the following elements: IDENTIFY: Identify a noted person in leadership role from the given list, unless otherwise approved. DESCRIBE: Describe this person’s current (and former if relevant) leadership role(s). o If you choose a person from your current or most recent professional/work setting, this will require an interview. (See interview overview below). SYNTHESIZE: What conceptual skills (as described in Northouse (2015) chapter 6) do these leaders possess/practice? PERSONAL APPLICATION: What traits do these individuals possess that you might aspire to? How do they supplement or enhance yo.