leadership theories

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1. Determine two (2) leadership theories and two (2) leadership styles that support the definition of a public leader. Provide a rationale for your response.
2. What are the differences, if any, between successful leaders in public, private, and non-profit organizations? Cite experiences and research to support your assertions.
3. Some think leadership is a born ability. Some think leadership can be learned. Some think leadership is a product of a need or challenge. What do you think? Cite experiences and research to support your assertions.

Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed references (at least one must be no more than 3 months old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and government websites. Wikipedia, other wikis, and any other websites ending in anything other than “.gov” do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Evaluate the theories and models of public leadership.
• Differentiate among the styles of public leadership.
• Differentiate between leadership in public, private, and non-profit organizations.
• The media’s role in American politics is changing. The way that news is consumed in American society is evolving; new formats and platforms are becoming more popular, while print media is declining. Compare the information provided by the Pew Research Center regarding Newspapers (http://www.journalism.org/fact-sheet/newspapers/ (Links to an external site.)) and Digital News (http://www.journalism.org/fact-sheet/digital-news/ (Links to an external site.)) to reflect on the changing role of media in American politics.

  Write a minimum of one paragraph comparing the the consumption of newspapers and digital news based on the information provided by the Pew Research Center.  Reflect on the positive and negative impacts of this shift in media.