Submit executive summaries in writing along with key learning outcomes”<\/p>\n

Assignment: Leadership Interviews for Insights – Think Big and Think Connections<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You are tasked with interviewing three leaders – one each for three
\nassignments. The first interview is due in Module 3, the second in
\nModule 5, and the final one in Module 7. Refer to the instructions,
\ntemplates, examples, and tips for success below.<\/p>\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n

21^{st<\/sup> century leaders need to be connected with and to a
\nwide variety of people. They will need a network of people who can help
\nthem think about the world, how they can be better in this world and how
\nthey can bring better ideas to this world. <\/p>\n}

This is a key aspect of leadership today; leaders are not to be
\nall-knowing but rather leaders need to know where to go to get
\nknowledge. Their network is their source, and their net created becomes
\npurposeful, not just connections accepted on LinkedIn or other social
\nmedia site. It must be filled with connections that have meaning. This
\nmeans the following:<\/p>\n

\n
• The network connections know who you are. Know what you are up to. Know your goals and aspirations.<\/li>\n
• The network connections respond to your requests to engage.<\/li>\n
• The network connections are comfortable reaching out to you and your response to their requests for engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  How does this happen when everyone is working at a speed\/pace that leaves little time to breathe let alone do anything extra? <\/p>\n

  It happens because it is a priority for leadership. Leaders build
  \nhabits of connection — they work the net for the net to work. They are
  \nconstantly seeking to add and engage people. These become daily habits
  \nfor success. <\/p>\n

  This assignment is intended for you to determine the strength of your net. How much work do you need to do to build a 21^{st<\/sup>
  \ncentury network? What can you learn from those around you if you
  \nlearned on purpose \u2013 and just asked? It does not have to be hard, it
  \ndoes not have to be extra. Look to make it happen within your normal
  \ninteractions \u2013 if you are not having normal interactions with the
  \nleaders you want to learn from, you need to change your habits. The work
  \nstarts here. <\/p>\n}

  Instructions<\/h2>\n

  Step 1<\/h3>\n

  Review your network<\/strong> \u2013 Does anyone you know work for
  \nan organization in a leadership position? What organization\/business is
  \naround you that you can call and interview a senior leader? <\/em>Think
  \nabout your own career \u2013 leaders always make time to talk about leaders.
  \nIf you are working for an organization, begin with your boss
  \n(politically correct) Your boss can help you identify someone else
  \ninternally \u2013 try and get to the highest level (it is good networking for
  \nyou). Use this assignment to get in front of some career opportunities.<\/p>\n

  Think about beginning with your boss and working up from
  \nthere. It is a good idea to include your boss so they know what you are
  \ndoing. It is a great idea to always include your boss because this
  \nlevel interacts with levels you do not and could hold a key to
  \nintroducing you to those you need\/want to know.<\/strong><\/p>\n

  Step 2<\/h3>\n

  Summarize<\/strong> (executive summary expected) your
  \ninterview with your key learnings or tips and recommendations from
  \ntoday\u2019s leaders. We will label these as Leadership Insights<\/strong>.
  \nYour summary should be in a narrative format and focus on what you
  \nlearned about leadership, not just the responses to the questions. Try
  \nand keep your summary to no more than 2 \u2013 3 pages for each interview.<\/p>\n

  Every interview must include the following 4 questions: <\/strong>(Please
  \nsubmit these by question responses separately from the summary but in
  \nthe same document file. Each executive summary by leadership interview
  \nassignment (1,2,3) \u2013 will be summarized from the entire group and posted
  \nfor additional learning)<\/p>\n

  A sample is presented at the end of this section. Where you
  \ncan, provide a picture of your interviewed leader (you can ask them for
  \none or grab their LinkedIn photo).<\/strong><\/p>\n

  The 4 questions are:<\/p>\n

  \n
  1. What advice do you have for a future leader?<\/li>\n
  2. What are three key challenges you face as a leader in business today
     \nand how do you currently maneuver to lessen the impact or to negate the
     \nimpact of these challenges?<\/li>\n
  3. What one thing must a leader be able to do to be successful in the next 3 years?<\/li>\n
  4. What is one business book you have read this past year and what is one thing you gained from it?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     Your Agenda for the Interview: What do you want to Know About Leadership? <\/h3>\n

     This is the essence of your interview. Be prepared with several
     \nquestions (a sample list just to give you ideas is below. Feel free to
     \ncreate your own). Think about why you picked this person, what is it
     \nabout where they are\/what they do that you want to know more about?
     \nWhat attributes of leadership do they exemplify and what do you want to
     \nknow about this aspect of their talents?<\/p>\n

     Your summary will not be question and answer \u2013 outside of the 4
     \nmandatory questions. Your summary will be just that, give us the focus
     \nand insights of the discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/span><\/th>\n <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Suggestions for Success<\/h2>\n Connecting with your Interviewee<\/h3>\n When you have selected your \u201cinterviewee\u201d you will be expected to \ncontact this person and get on their calendar. All interviews will need \nto be conducted by the due dates outlined on Canvas. \nIn-person interviews are best because relationships are built with an \nemotional connection that is best gathered in person, though you can \nutilize an online platform (Skype, Zoom, Go to meetings etc.) as an \nalternative. If you must conduct the interview via phone, \nrecognize your engagement efforts for relationship building will need to \nbe reviewed after your interview and set in motion immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n It is not advisable to conduct these interviews via email exchange. \nThat is just completing an assignment. If you are inclined to do this, \nyou are not in the leadership seat.<\/p>\n You will be expected to confirm appointment via email.<\/p>\n Sample Confirmation Email<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Thank you for the opportunity to explore two concepts that are close \nto each other for me: Leadership and Business Results. I am currently \nan MBA student studying at Montclair State University.<\/p>\n Our conversation session is scheduled on ______ from___ to ___ (amount \nof time). To utilize our time I have prepared some questions. The first \n3 are required questions to ask, while those that follow are others we \ncan explore:<\/p>\n \n Question 1<\/li>\n Question 2<\/li>\n Question 3<\/li>\n …etc<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n I look forward to our discussion.<\/p>\n After your interview has concluded, you should follow up with a thank you email.<\/p>\n Sample Thank You email:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Thank you for your conversation. I truly gained valuable insights \nfrom you with respect to running a business, how important it is to have \nleadership, and what it means to lead. I truly wish everyone could get \nto know you! The best I can do is get everyone to know what you stand \nfor and how you stand. We will be compiling a complete list of interview \ninsights gained and will highlight each person interviewed with their \nname and company information. If you don\u2019t object, I would like to \ninclude your contact information. <\/p>\n My professor will format them and when I receive the completed \npackage (total class size X 3 interviews each) I will forward on to you \nfor your pleasure. I truly can\u2019t wait to see what other points of wisdom \nhave been shared as well and I know our conversation will be insightful \nto all who read it.<\/p>\n Feel free to pass on the insights document to others in your organization and outside. <\/p>\n My professor is always looking for people to come and speak to her \nclasses. If you would be interested in being part of that group, I would \nbe happy to pass along your contact information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Leadership Interviews: Building your Network as you Develop your Understanding This is the first of three leadership interview assignments for this course. Please review the Protocol for Leadership Interviews before submitting this assignment for instructions, an example interview, and sample questions. Some goals to keep in mind as you write this assignment: Develop your personal […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_joinchat":[]},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/qualityassignments.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158118"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/qualityassignments.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/qualityassignments.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qualityassignments.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qualityassignments.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=158118"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/qualityassignments.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":173039,"href":"https:\/\/qualityassignments.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/158118\/revisions\/173039"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/qualityassignments.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=158118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qualityassignments.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=158118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qualityassignments.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=158118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}} <\/a><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n