Purpose
This paper will allow you to identify core values in others as well as articulate your own and reflect on their importance to your life and work choices.
Activity Directions
Write a reflection on the values of the people featured in the videos. Please address the questions and prompts for each paragraph. The first three paragraph prompts are provided below:Paragraph 1: What three values does Simon Sinek seem to hold most closely? Provide evidence for your opinion with quotations or stories he shares during his talk. Are there any values he seems to hold less important? Why do you think that way? Cite the source.
Paragraph 2: What three values did Steve Jobs seem to hold most closely? Provide evidence for your opinion with quotations or stories he shared during his talk. Are there any values he seemed to hold less important, and what makes you think so? Cite the source.
Paragraph 3: Select one of the “famous failures” shown in that video. What would you say their central value is/was? Provide evidence based on what you know about this individual. Cite the source.
For the final paragraphs, write a reflection on your values. In your reflection, please address the questions and prompts provided below:Paragraph 4: Write about how you use your selected three to five values in your decision-making. (The worksheets from the previous activities may help give you some background language to improve the final two paragraphs.)
Paragraph 5: Write about what kind of work you are attracted to doing in the world that emerges from your chosen values.
Follow the instructions below to submit your work. All written assignments require a heading with your name, date, and course name. Be sure to include in-text citations and a works cited page or references page for all course materials used.
Format: A response that completely addresses the prompts above. A double-spaced Word document with 12-point font.
Details: 500-1000 words. Citations are required when you reference the course material. Format them in APA or MLA style.
Submission:
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Rubric
LEAD 325 Written Assignments Rubric
LEAD 325 Written Assignments Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style
4 to >3.0 ptsExcellent
Ideas flow naturally and seamlessly from one sentence or paragraph to the next. The writing is clear and concise, avoiding wordiness and repetition. Words are used correctly and in context. The writer demonstrates a strong voice.
3 to >2.0 ptsGood
Most paragraphs and sentences make use of transitions, but a few ideas may not flow together. Most of the words are used correctly. The writer’s voice is apparent, but some of the writing might feel generic.
2 to >1.0 ptsDeveloping Work
Some paragraphs and sentences flow together, but some ideas seem to appear out of context. The writer does not always use words correctly. Most of the writing feels generic.
1 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Transitions are murky or non-existent. The writer frequently misuses words. Most of the writing feels generic.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Punctuation
4 to >3.0 ptsExcellent
The text is free of obvious grammatical and/or punctuation errors. The text demonstrates that the writer has proofread his/her work to ensure a high level of readability.
3 to >2.0 ptsGood
The text has two or three grammatical and/or punctuation errors but still demonstrates attentive proofreading.
2 to >1.0 ptsDeveloping Work
The text has multiple grammatical and/or punctuation errors. The paper may have been proofread, but not diligently.
1 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
The text has a significant amount of grammatical and/or punctuation errors. It is unlikely that the student proofread the paper.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection
8 to >7.0 ptsExcellent
The writer is introspective and provides examples of how their experiences relate to the subject. The writing shows growth in a perspective of self, and they are open to changing their perspective when presented with new information
7 to >6.0 ptsGood
The writer is somewhat introspective and provides some examples of how their experiences relate to the subject. The writing demonstrates some growth in self-perspective, and at least implies a willingness to change perspective when presented with new information.
6 to >4.0 ptsDeveloping Work
The writer displays a little introspection and provides a few examples of how their experiences relate to the subject. The writing demonstrates a little growth in self-perspective, but it may either ignore, or appear resistant to, new information that challenges preconceived notions.
4 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
The writer displays little to no introspection and provides only a few, if any, examples of how their experiences relate to the subject. The writing demonstrates almost no growth in perspective, and either resists or ignores new information that challenges preconceived notions.
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Terms
8 to >7.0 ptsExcellent
Demonstrates excellence in both selecting and using terminology to formulate an insightful argument.
7 to >6.0 ptsGood
Demonstrates adequate skill in both selecting and using terminology to formulate an argument. Use of terms is accurate and appropriate to the context.
6 to >4.0 ptsDeveloping Work
Selects a few relevant terms, but sometimes uses those terms in ways that are unclear or inaccurate.
4 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Fails to select and use terms appropriately.
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Examples
8 to >7.0 ptsExcellent
Demonstrates excellence in selecting examples to formulate an insightful argument.
7 to >6.0 ptsGood
Demonstrates adequate skill in selecting examples to formulate an argument. Use of examples is accurate and appropriate to the context.
6 to >4.0 ptsDeveloping Work
Selects a few relevant examples, but sometimes uses those examples in ways that are unclear or inaccurate.
4 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Fails to select and use examples appropriately.
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources
8 to >7.0 ptsExcellent
Applies and describes sources needed to justify their argument using relevant books and articles from LEAD 325 coursework. Uses correct APA or MLA formatting to cite the references both in-text, and on a reference page.
7 to >6.0 ptsGood
Applies and describes most sources needed to justify their argument using relevant books and articles from LEAD 325 coursework. Uses nearly correct APA or MLA formatting to cite the references both in-text, and on a reference page.
6 to >4.0 ptsDeveloping Work
Applies and describes most references to books and articles from LEAD 325 coursework, but the relevance of those references may be unclear. In addition, the paper is missing either clear in-text citations and/or a reference page.
4 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Missing the required references, or the references are not from LEAD coursework.
8 pts
Total Points: 40
The videos below are the videos they are talking about in the prompt. You are supposed to listen to them before writing.
https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_le…
For talking about your core values, you can just talk about your own.