Preparing for this unit – Although students are encouraged to build a personal definition of Leadership through experience, self-assessment and reflection, they are expected to study and understand the historical evolution of theories of Leadership. As each theory is studied, the students will take self-assessment exercises to identify their strengths and tendencies re: each theory and they will participate in an engagement activity and discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each theory. Reflection on these experiences will be incorporated into their term project, which will focus on an analysis of their leadership style, and an exploration of what organization and position they are well suited for, and which may become a professional goal in the next 5-10 years.Key Points of the Unit There are many definitions of Leadership.Despite this, there are several components that are central:Leadership is a process.Leadership involves influence. (there are no leaders without followers)Leadership occurs within a group context.Leadership involves goal attainment.No one theory of leadership can account for the challenge of managing complex organizations.It is important for an individual to understand their own strengths and aptitudes, in order to conceptualize and implement a philosophy of leadership.