Effective leadership is essential to successful democratic
governance. Different leaders have different styles. Ghandi and Martin
Luther King Jr. preached passive resistance, whereas Dwight Eisenhower
commanded one of the greatest military forces ever assembled. Nelson
Mandela preached forgiveness. All of these men shared a love of peace
and accomplished great deeds. Strong leaders also may have a great
impact on public policy formulation and implementation. Leaders may
influence what policies are enacted and how they are implemented. Thus,
leadership is a significant tool of democracy. As you approach this
Discussion on leadership, think about leaders whom you admire and the
great public policy successes they achieved. Reflect on the leadership
styles they used to accomplish their goals, bearing in mind that there
are many different ways to be an effective leader when it comes to
influencing public policy.To prepare for this Discussion:Select
two articles or book excerpts from this week’s Learning Resources. Take
note of broad themes about leadership and public policy in the readings
that you choose.Peruse periodicals, the Internet, and other
resources for examples of leaders who you think have been effective in
implementing public policy.Think about leadership styles that may be effective in implementing public policy.Recall monumental leadership figures, such as Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr., and consider what made them effective leaders.Consider the influence political leaders might have in the public policy arena.Select
two leaders, at least one of which from your country, who are or have
been effective in implementing public policy and think about
similarities and differences in terms of their effectiveness in
implementing public policy.Consider the importance of leadership as a tool for implementing public policy.With these thoughts in mind:Write a
brief description of each of the leaders you selected. Then, explain
similarities and differences among them in terms of their effectiveness
in implementing public policy. Finally, based on your comparison,
analyze how various leadership styles enable the development and
implementation of public policy.Be sure to support your
postings and responses with specific references to the Learning
Resources while adhering strictly to APA style of reference.ReadingsNote:You
are required to select and read two of the following articles or book
excerpts (of your choice) to complete this week’s Discussion. Please
review the Discussion area for more details.Blair, R. (2001). Managing urban growth: Can the policy tools approach improve effectiveness?Public Works Management and Policy,6(2), 102–113.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Boin, A., & Christensen, T. (2008). The development of public institutions: Reconsidering the role of leadership.Administration and Society,40(3), 271–297.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Sandfort,
J., Selden, S. C., & Sowa, J. E. (2008). Do government tools
influence organizational performance? Examining their implementation in
early childhood education.The American Review of Public Administration,38(4), 412–438.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Schneider, A., & Ingram, H. (1990). Behavioral assumptions of policy tools.Journal of Politics,52(2), 510–529.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Haberman, F. W. (Ed). (1972). Martin Luther King Jr.: Biographical. InNobel lectures. Amsterdam: Elsevier. Retrieved June 2, 2014, fromhttp://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.htmlThe Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies. (2003).Policy tools and government performance. Retrieved fromhttp://ccss.jhu.edu/publications-findings?did=242May, P. (n.d.).Social regulation workbook. Retrieved fromhttp://ccss.jhu.edu/publications-findings?did=61The White House. (n.d.a).Abraham Lincoln. Retrieved fromhttp://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/AbrahamLincoln/The White House. (n.d.b).Franklin D. Roosevelt. Retrieved fromhttp://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/franklindroosevelt/The White House. (n.d.c).George Washington. Retrieved http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/georgewashington/Document:Case Study: The Winds of Change (PDF)MediaLaureate Education (Producer). (2014g).Tools of democracy[Audio file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.In
this media piece, a subject-matter expert discusses what leadership
looks like in public policy and considers effective leadership
principles and practices in public policy.Optional ResourcesPrewitt, K. (1965).Political socialization and leadership selection.The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science,361(1), 96–105.The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science by Prewitt, K., in theANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 361(1).
Copyright 1965 by Sage Publications Inc. Journals. Reprinted by
permission of Sage Publications Inc. Journals via the Copyright
Clearance CenterWiatr, J. J. (1988).Introduction: Political leadership from a comparative perspective.International Political Science Review, 9(2), 91–94.Introduction:
Political leadership from a comparative perspective by Wiatr, J. J., in
International Political Science Review, 9(2). Copyright 1988 by Sage
Publications Inc. Journals. Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications
Inc. Journals via the Copyright Clearance Center.Biography.com. (2007).Mary Harris Jones biography. Retrieved fromhttp://www.biography.com/people/mother-jones-9357488#awesm=~oD1ZtFBlw9BDRU
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