Examine and articulate the different leadership styles, and identify
which styles you use and/or would like to use as you develop your leadership skills and knowledge.
To do this you will read the assigned class readings, use online tools, as well as doing your own
independent research, and review your own leadership experience. You may also solicit the input of
friends and family.
This task is designed to help you identify leadership styles and develop your own leadership style
based upon your goals, beliefs and personality traits as well as what you learn from studying
leadership.
Your paper should contain the following elements:

1. Discuss the styles of leadership most commonly associated with public safety. Summarize the
   characteristics of each.
2. Describe the style or styles identified by the results of the personality and leadership assessments.
3. Explain why these styles apply to public safety leadership in the realm of public safety that you
   select: law enforcement, fire services, emergency management, etc. Provide examples of their
   application.
4. Explain which styles would be more beneficial for a public safety leader and how these styles will
   make you a better public safety leader.