Leadership on the Big Screen

Leadership on the Big Screen

Select a movie from the following list. (Alternately, your instructor may approve an appropriate movie not listed here).

  • Remember the Titans
  • Glory
  • Miracle
  • Saving Private Ryan
  • The Godfather (any of the series)
  • Band of Brothers
  • Ghandi
  • PT109
  • Zulu
  • Lawrence of Arabia
  • Stand by Me
  • Annapolis
  • The Devil Wears Prada
  • King Rat
  • The Iron Lady

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that analyzes examples of effective leadership in the movie. Complete the following in your paper:

  • Summarize the aspects of the plot and characters relevant to leadership.
  • Describe what characteristics the effective leader possessed, and explain how those characteristics contributed to his or her success.
  • Identify 2 or 3 strategies or concepts that were discussed in this course and illustrated in the movie. Summarize each, and explain how it was used by the leader.
  • Describe the role of motivation, inspiration, and trust in the leadership illustrated in the movie.
  • List your references according to APA guidelines, including links to any websites or online articles your paper refers to.