Introduction We have reached the final unit! Hopefully that as part of this lead

Introduction
We have reached the final unit!
Hopefully that as part of this leadership course you have made many discoveries. Leadership is, in itself, about relationships — the one we have with others and with ourselves. That is why our final topics Interpersonal Leadership (mentoring, coaching, negotiating and resolving conflicts) make so much sense. These skills refer to the ultimate goal of every leader. That is, serving others and witnessing their growth. In order to get there, you needed to learn about yourself as a leader as well as explore what is needed to serve contemporary organizations and societies.
If you had not had a chance yet to learn about Benjamin Zander, a charismatic leader and orchestra conductor, you might want to do a little search on the Internet to do that. Inspiring, untapped love for new possibilities, new experiences, and, new connections is always worth an additional effort.
You are encouraged to organize yourself to review this course’s materials pertaining to leadership tools and prepare for the Final Exam by searching for all the tools and strategies spread throughout the course. Readings, exercises, and definitions are also important to revisit. You will need to work with these elements to help you prepare for the Final Exam as well as to establish yourself as a leader
But, the leadership development journey does not stop for you here. Learning is a lifelong process! Even though you have gathered already quite a collection of leader’s tools, we are going to add some more in the final unit of this course. Let’s find out how mentoring differ from advising, coaching, teaching, negotiating, and resolving conflicts and keep in mind….
“The growth and development of people is the highest calling of a leader” — John Maxwell
Reading Assignment
Conflict management and negotiation. (2011). Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/C0ff33/conflict-management-and-negotiation
Coaching versus mentoring what’s the difference? (2010). Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/wooded01/coaching-v-mentoring
Shonk, K. (2017, May 16). 3 Negotiation strategies for conflict resolution. Retrieved from https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/dispute-resolution/3-negotiation-strategies-for-conflict-resolution/
Devijver, S. (n.d.). A strategy of constant change. Download the pdf. To learn more about a variety of strategies related to initiating change, please read the Discover chapter (pages 17-38).
Vath, C. (n.d.). Advising styles, skills & inventory. Download the pdf.
Rowe, M. (n.d.). Negotiation; Theory and practice N101. Download the pdf. MIT.
1. Discussion Assignment
Research storytelling as a leadership tool.
Tell a story that could potentially help someone reach their potential AND resolve a problem or conflict. You are strongly encouraged to use/create a story that is reflective of your special background (ethnic, cultural, or any other).
Minimum of 300-words for your original post, use your own words only and reference your sources.
Comment on your peers’ submissions offering your own point of view while respecting differences in styles and learning. Be sure to respond to anyone who responds to you.
2. Learning Journal
In Unit 1, you were asked to write a paper about you as a Developing Leader, where you described yourself as a leader first, stated if you were in agreement with the above assessment, explained why (or why not) and stated what qualities you would be strengthening and what qualities you would be trying to minimize or develop throughout this course and why. You were asked to use examples from the past as well as specifics on how you intended to develop leadership characteristics. You also indicated how you could be of help to your peers to help them in their quest of developing leadership.
Now is the time to comment on your journey: Please write a letter to yourself commenting on your achievements and indicating your plans to continue developing. Be specific, fair, and plan well. Do not forget to answer the following questions in your paper: Who are you as a Leader? What are your strong points and what are your developmental goals? What will you be able to contribute to your future organization? How?