suggest two (2) applications for your strengths as a leader to situations that may arise within the sphere of public administration. Justify your response.

· From the weekly readings and first e-Activity, predict two to three (2-3) challenges that a public leader may face when moving from management to leadership. Recommend two to three (2-3) actions that a public leader can take in order to address these challenges. Provide a rationale for your response.· From the weekly readings and second e-Activity, suggest two (2) applications for your strengths as a leader to situations that may arise within the sphere of public administration. Justify your response.Weekly readings:· Personal LeadershipIf You Are Not Leading Yourself, How Can You Lead Others?Personal leadership can be somewhat elusive and is likely one of the more difficult aspects of leadership development. If you look up personal leadership models to get “the equation,” you will see some very complex models. Developing personal leadership doesn’t have to be complex, but it is always hard work.A good start toward developing your personal leadership is to develop truthful, thoughtful answers to the following four questions:Who are you?Aristotle said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” Probably the biggest hurdle to knowing who you are is to be honest with yourself. Everyone is good at many things but not good at everything. We all work better and prefer to interact in different ways. It is important to understand your preferences and how other people experience you. There are many readily available tools to help. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) instrument is a great place to start building an understanding of who you are. The best practice is to go beyond the results and dig much deeper to understand the advantages and implications of your type.Where are you going?We all get out of life what our actions and decisions deliver. The difference is more related to horizon. If focused on the long term, your actions and decisions support your personal vision and direction in life. If not future-focused, your actions support the moment and not a goal. As my favorite philosopher, Yogi Berra, said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you might wind up someplace else.” Developing a personal vision is difficult and is not likely to happen in one sitting.Who are you leading?Everyone has a surprisingly large group of constituents they can choose to lead. By not specifically defining who you are leading, you have made the default choice to not lead. Your constituent group should include people from all aspects of your life: career, family, community, friends, etc. On the flip side, it is also important to understand who is leading you. In some cases, as in a good interdependent relationship, it may be the same people you are leading. Knowing your mentors to being attuned to their guidance is important for your personal leadership development.What do they want?It is hard to lead people where they don’t want to go. That turns leadership into coercion. For effective personal leadership, we need to listen carefully and understand what our constituents want and where they want to go. That is not the same as caving in or compromising our goals. Leadership is a team sport.A few final points:· Keep Learning – Everything from formal education to just listening and responding to those around you will help improve your personal leadership. Investing in ourselves improves our personal leadership and leadership effectiveness for others.· Care Deeply – Personal opinion, I don’t believe you can lead anyone you don’t care about. After all, leadership is not about the leader, but about those they lead.· Never Give Up – It should go without saying, long-term perseverance and focus are musts. Along the way, plans will change and require adjustment but will not change who you are or where you are going.

In your opinion, are there still groups who are disenfranchised and are not considered as an equal source of power in our democracy?

This question is 75 words with references In 1787, the Constitution was drafted with a Preamble to explicitly state that the origins of power in this new democracy resided not with a king, but with the people. “We the People” has generally evolved over the years to include more than it did in the late 18th Century. In your opinion, are there still groups who are disenfranchised and are not considered as an equal source of power in our democracy? Write an essay of 750-1,000 words in which you reflect on the rights and freedoms guaranteed to you as an American citizen in the Bill of Rights. Include the following:Discuss which freedom guaranteed to you in the First Amendment to the Constitution is most relevant to you personally.Analyze and discuss the significance of the Bill of Rights and subsequent notable amendments to U.S. democracy.Discuss the process for amending the Constitution. Is this a “fair” process? Explain.AP format and references

Elaborate on the beliefs of the culture you chose regarding adolescent development.

Do research on one culture Asian, Hindu, Jewish, African, etc. and type a summary regarding the adolescent rites of passage for the culture you choose to research. Within your summary, provide pictures and a detailed explanation of the rites of passage ceremonies for the culture you are showing pictures of.Elaborate on the beliefs of the culture you chose regarding adolescent development.Explain the culture’s expectations regarding adolescent behavior Explain the culture’s expectations regarding Adolescent Rites of Passage.Explain the rights and privileges of the adolescents as related to the culture you chose to research regarding the Adolescent Rites Passage Ceremonies.Show pictures of Adolescent Rites of Passage Ceremonies. Share whether you think the practices of the culture you chose are ethical and legal as related to Adolescent Rites of Passage. Explain if you agree or disagree with the Adolescent Rites of Passage expectations and practices of the culture you chose.Provide APA reference citations to credit the sources that you borrowed information from to complete this assignment. Refer to the Owl of Purdue Website for information on the APA guidelines for citing references and reference lists: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

identify the nature of this relationship based on the readings and films discussed in class.

6 pages minimum, double or single-spaced, 1” margins. All sources must be cited in text or via footnote.Please use an approved citation style: APA, MLA or Chicago.Papers without proper citations will be graded down or will receive no credit. For information about citation styles go to Purdue Owl: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/. Please use only class materials provided and (2) current events (only approved outside source).Please make sure to write “my thesis is” in the introduction and conclusion.Please note the citation style you are using Global linkages and the Ongoing Revolution: Cuba, Venezuela and US Foreign policy The Latin American countries of Cuba, Guatemala and Venezuela have all been influenced by US foreign policy. This paper will ask you to identify the nature of this relationship based on the readings and films discussed in class. When Hugo Chavez was elected president in 1998 with a nationalist agenda and an internationalist anti-American foreign policy agenda he made strengthening Venezuela’s ties to Cuba a national priority. In what ways does this alliance represent a failure of US foreign policy in Latin America? Why? What do the course materials suggest about the similarities between Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez in the context of their achievements including their leadership, economic policy and foreign relations? What are the characteristics of each leader? What impact have they had on the region and on the United States? What does it say about US intervention in the region in general? What do you expect to find in these countries 10 years from now? Why? Find one current event (for each country) to support your position and discuss it in the conclusion of your essay. You should think about how each leader came to power, the nature of government created including type of political system and economic agenda; and the problems that have arisen between Cuba and Venezuela and the US. Make sure to cite Vanden, Grandin and Carroll in your discussion. Please make sure to write “my thesis is” in the introduction and conclusion so that I know that you have one.

Discuss the key components and players involved in effective city planning and innovative planning practices.

Discuss the key components and players involved in effective city planning and innovative planning practices. In your discussion, include issues that arrive concerning eminent domain. Discuss how the no-growth movement influences city growth. 200 words APA format

compare savings options and make a recommendation as to which option would earn the most interest after taxes and inflation.

PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY : A TIME TO SPEND, A TIME TO SAVE : 02.04 : INTEREST RATES AND INFLATIONPut Your Money Where Your Mouth IsFor your assignment, you will compare savings options and make a recommendation as to which option would earn the most interest after taxes and inflation. Part One—Select Two Savings OptionsSelect one savings option from the Simple Interest column and one from the Compound Interest column to compare: Simple InterestCompound InterestOption A—earns 2.5% simple interest per yearOption D—earns 2% compound interest per yearOption B—earns 3% simple interest per yearOption E—earns 2.5% compound interest per yearOption C—earns 3.5% simple interest per yearOption F—earns 3% compound interest per yearPart Two—Crunch the NumbersCalculate the after-tax real rate of return earned on $5,000 by your selected savings options over a period of three years. This will help your comparison. Remember, the real rate of return includes taxes on the interest earned and inflation. For this assignment, use a tax rate of 10% and an average cumulative rate of 3%.You will submit your calculations as part of your assignment. Need help? Check out the steps to calculate the after-tax real rate of return:Step 1: Calculate the interest earnedStep 2: Calculate the taxes on the interest earnedStep 3: Calculate the inflation on the interest earnedStep 4: Find the after-tax real rate of returnPart Three—Make Your Recommendation Compile your calculations and make a recommendation. Of the savings options that you chose, which would you recommend a depositor use? Use complete sentences to explain why one option would be more beneficial than the other based on the after-tax rate of return.What to SubmitSubmit your selected savings options, calculations, and recommendation to 02.04 Interest Rates and Inflation.ASSESSMENTComplete the reading and activities.Review the rubric before completing and submitting this activity.Complete parts one, two, and three. Submit your work to 02.04 Interest Rates and Inflation.Rubric

Prioritize the leadership tasks that a leader must possess during an emergency.

Use the internet to research a US government official who played an important leadership role in managing a disaster or crisis which occured over the past 10 years. (Be prepared to discuss) 1. Prioritize the leadership tasks that a leader must possess during an emergency. Next,m speculate on an example or scenario where weak leadership could have made matters worse in an emergency situation. 2. Give an opinion on how well your selected leader performed leadership tasks and response to the disaster or crisis during the emergency situation. Provide a rationale for your response.

Summarize the salient points of the Supreme Court case Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow.

American citizens have generally recited the Pledge of Allegiance at important ceremonies ranging from presidential inaugurations to the beginning of the school day. The pledge has a great deal of sentimental value to many Americans, but also creates a great deal of controversy for others. Review the Supreme Court case Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow, which highlights the debate. Write a five to eight (5-8) page paper in which you: Summarize the salient points of the Supreme Court case Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow.Discuss the levels of the court through which the case evolved before it reached the Supreme Court. Explain the decision of the Supreme Court in this case in brief.Explain the fundamental impact that the court decision in question has had on American society in general and on ethics in American society in particular. Provide a rationale for the response.Discuss whether you believe that the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is a religious issue or a sign of respect for the United States.Discuss whether or not you think public schools should be allowed to recite the pledge. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Discuss the evolution of presidential power in military affairs and explain the fundamental elements that dictate the use of American armed forces abroad. Indicate how these elements are affected by public opinion.

“The Consistency of Military Policy” Please respond to the followingA Paragraph answering the following question Discuss the evolution of presidential power in military affairs and explain the fundamental elements that dictate the use of American armed forces abroad. Indicate how these elements are affected by public opinion.What is the constitutional requirement for using military forces?Identify some reasons why military forces should be used and some where they should not be used.How consistent are US defense policies?NOTE: Remember, the president MUST seek approval from Congress to use the military. There are only two exceptions to this requirement of the Constitution: (1) invasion and (2) insurrection.

What is terrorism, and what is organized crime?

PHASE 1 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT Deliverable Length: 500–750 words READING ASSIGNMENT: Terrorism and Organized Crime by White, Abadinsky; 8th Edition, Cengage learning ISBN# 9781285227153 THE ASSIGNMENT: You are an analyst for the National Joint Terrorism Task Force and are assigned to conduct research in terrorism and organized crime for the special agent in charge so that he may prepare a briefing to local police chiefs around the nation. Answer the following in your research for his briefing: What is terrorism, and what is organized crime?What are the differences and similarities between the two types of organizations (terrorist organizations and organized crime organizations)?What known terrorist and organized crime organizations currently exist?Identify and briefly describe as many known terrorist and organized crimes organizations as you can. Provide a minimum of 2 scholarly resources in APA format Assignment Objectives: Discuss the typology of terrorism and organized crime, and why definitions matter. Analyze the nexus between terrorism and organized crime Learning Materials Provided on college website, helpful links: http://www.justice.gov/opa/blog/confronting-transnational-organized-crime-and-human-trafficking-global-society https://www.dhs.gov/topic/chemical-security http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/frontpage/2012/July/human-trafficking_-organized-crime-and-the-multibillion-dollar-sale-of-people.html http://www.cbsnews.com/feature/terrorism-in-the-us/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/nsc/transnational-crime/strategy https://class.ctuonline.edu/_layouts/MUSEViewer/MUSE.aspx?mid=2761433

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