Assignment Prompt & Instructions
READ THE ATTACHED FILE!!!
– ## Rubrics.docx
– ## Introduction1.docx
– ## VIACharacter.pdf
– ## Task1InstructionalGuide.docx
– LEADERSHIPREPORT.pdf
– CQ-Report.pdf
**## Rubrics.docx**
Rubric
**A:** [**Self-Assessments Results**](https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/208604661)
Completed copies of each of the given self-assessment results are provided.
**B1:Personal Perceived Leadership Effectiveness**
The explanation logically describes, with specific examples, how perceived leadership effectiveness is shown by the results of each of the 3 assessments.
**B2:Theory Selection**
A scholarly leadership theory is chosen from the given list and is accurately summarized.
**B2a:360° Refined™ Leadership Test Results**
The analysis logically describes how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the 360° Refined™ Leadership Test results, including the top categorical result and bottom categorical result of the assessment. The analysis is supported with a scholarly source.
**B2b:CQ Pro Assessment Results**
The analysis logically describes how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the CQ Pro Assessment results, including the top categorical result and bottom categorical result of the assessment. The analysis is supported with a scholarly source.
**B2c:VIA Character Strengths Survey Results**
The analysis logically describes how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the VIA Character Strengths Survey results, including the top categorical result and bottom categorical result of the assessment. The analysis is supported with a scholarly source.
**B2d:Action Item Recommendations**
The explanation recommends 3 action items that are each appropriate for improving personal perceived leadership effectiveness and logically discusses, with specific examples, how each action item would improve personal leadership effectiveness.
**B2di:Alignment of Action Items to Chosen Leadership Theory**
The explanation logically describes, with specific details, how the chosen leadership theory supports each of the recommended action items in part B2d. The explanation is supported with a scholarly source.
**C:** [**Leadership Profile**](https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/208604661)
The completed leadership profile of the candidate is logically based on the results of the assessments and contains each of the given components.
**E:** [**Sources**](https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/71484321)
The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.
**D:** [**Professional Communication**](https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/27641407)
This submission includes satisfactory use of grammar, sentence fluency, contextual spelling, and punctuation, which promote accurate interpretation and understanding.
**## Introduction1.docx**
Introduction
For this task, you will assess your personal leadership effectiveness using emotional intelligence, leadership skills, and character strengths. You will complete three self-assessments for this task: 360° Refined™ Leadership Test, CQ Pro Assessment, and VIA Character Strengths Survey. Additionally, you will write a paper assessing and explaining your results of the three assessments and your own leadership effectiveness using a scholarly leadership theory. Finally, to help you develop as a leader, you will create a personal leadership profile.
Requirements
_You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course._
A. Upload a completed copy of the results for each of the following self-assessments:
• 360° Refined™ Leadership Test
• CQ Pro Assessment
• VIA Character Strengths Survey
_Note: Once you have completed each self-assessment, you will need to submit your results as an attachment with your Task 1 submission. After completing the self-assessment, download a copy of each of your three self-assessment reports and upload them from a computer. Refer to the “C203 Self-Assessment Instructions” document in the Web Links section for additional information on accessing each self-assessment._
B. Write a paper
_of_
_**25 pages**_ by doing the following:
1. Explain how your perceived leadership effectiveness is supported by the results of
_each_ of the
**three** assessments (360° Refined™, CQ Pro, VIA Character Strengths).
2. Choose and summarize
**one** of the following scholarly leadership theories to evaluate your perceived effectiveness as a leader:
• transformational leadership
• transactional leadership
• situational leadership
• participative leadership
• servant leadership
• behavioral leadership
• trait theory of leadership
a. Analyze how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the 360° Refined™ Leadership Test results, including the top categorical result and the bottom categorical result. Support your analysis with a scholarly source.
b. Analyze how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the CQ Pro Assessment results, including the top categorical result and the bottom categorical result. Support your analysis with a scholarly source.
c. Analyze how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the VIA Character Strengths Survey results, including the top categorical result and the bottom categorical result. Support your analysis with a scholarly source.
d. Recommend
**three** action items to improve the perceived effectiveness of your leadership based on the results of the self-assessments (360° Refined™, CQ Pro, VIA Character Strengths) and explain how
_each_ action item would improve your leadership effectiveness.
i. Explain how your chosen leadership theory supports the recommended action items. Support your explanation with a scholarly source.
C. Develop a leadership profile based on the results of the three self-assessments that you completed in this course (360° Refined™, CQ Pro, VIA Character Strengths) and the CliftonStrengths Assessment. Include
_each_ of the following components:
• student name and current contact information
• education and credentials
• personal leadership philosophy, vision, and values
• leadership strengths
• leadership competencies and skills
• areas for leadership improvement
• leadership experiences and application
_Note: Refer to the “C203 Self-Assessment Instructions” document in the Web Links section for specific instructions on how to access the CliftonStrengths Assessment that you completed in C200. If you have not completed C200, please follow the instructions within that same document to complete the CliftonStrengths Assessment._
D. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
E. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
**## VIACharacter.pdf**
VIA Character Strengths Profile
09/18/2025
©2025 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved.
1. Honesty
COURAGE
Speaking the truth but more broadly presenting oneself in a genuine way and acting in a sincere way; being
without pretense; taking responsibility for one's feelings and actions.
2. Kindness
HUMANITY
Doing favors and good deeds for others; helping them; taking care of them.
3. Love
HUMANITY
Valuing close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing & caring are reciprocated; being close
to people.
4. Humor
TRANSCENDENCE
Liking to laugh and tease; bringing smiles to other people; seeing the light side; making (not necessarily
telling) jokes.
5. Spirituality
TRANSCENDENCE
Having coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe; knowing where one fits within
the larger scheme; having beliefs about the meaning of life that shape conduct and provide comfort.
6. Creativity
WISDOM
Thinking of novel and productive ways to conceptualize and do things; includes artistic achievement but is not
limited to it.
7. Love of Learning
WISDOM
Mastering new skills, topics, and bodies of knowledge, whether on one's own or formally; related to the
strength of curiosity but goes beyond it to describe the tendency to add systematically to what one knows.
8. Gratitude
TRANSCENDENCE
Being aware of and thankful for the good things that happen; taking time to express thanks.
9. Fairness
JUSTICE
Treating all people the same according to notions of fairness and justice; not letting feelings bias decisions
about others; giving everyone a fair chance.
VIA Character Strengths Profile
09/18/2025
©2025 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved.
10. Perseverance
COURAGE
Finishing what one starts; persevering in a course of action in spite of obstacles; “getting it out the door”;
taking pleasure in completing tasks.
11. Hope
TRANSCENDENCE
Expecting the best in the future and working to achieve it; believing that a good future is something that can be
brought about.
12. Judgment
WISDOM
Thinking things through and examining them from all sides; not jumping to conclusions; being able to change
one's mind in light of evidence; weighing all evidence fairly.
13. Forgiveness
TEMPERANCE
Forgiving those who have done wrong; accepting others’ shortcomings; giving people a second chance; not
being vengeful.
14. Humility
TEMPERANCE
Letting one's accomplishments speak for themselves; not regarding oneself as more special than one is.
15. Bravery
COURAGE
Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain; speaking up for what’s right even if there’s
opposition; acting on convictions even if unpopular; includes physical bravery but is not limited to it.
16. Perspective
WISDOM
Being able to provide wise counsel to others; having ways of looking at the world that make sense to
oneself/others.
17. Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence
TRANSCENDENCE
Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in various domains of life, from
nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.
18. Social Intelligence
HUMANITY
Being aware of the motives/feelings of others and oneself; knowing what to do to fit into different social
situations; knowing what makes other people tick.
VIA Character Strengths Profile
09/18/2025
©2025 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved.
19. Self-Regulation
TEMPERANCE
Regulating what one feels and does; being disciplined; controlling one's impulses and emotions.
20. Leadership
JUSTICE
Encouraging a group of which one is a member to get things done and at the same time maintain good relations
within the group; organizing group activities and seeing that they happen.
21. Prudence
TEMPERANCE
Being careful about one's choices; not taking undue risks; not saying or doing things that might later be
regretted.
22. Teamwork
JUSTICE
Working well as a member of a group or team; being loyal to the group; doing one's share.
23. Zest
COURAGE
Approaching life with excitement and energy; not doing things halfway or halfheartedly; living life as an
adventure; feeling alive and activated.
24. Curiosity
WISDOM
Taking an interest in ongoing experience for its own sake; finding subjects and topics fascinating; exploring
and discovering.
– 1. Honesty
– 2. Kindness
– 3. Love
– 4. Humor
– 5. Spirituality
– 6. Creativity
– 7. Love of Learning
– 8. Gratitude
– 9. Fairness
– 10. Perseverance
– 11. Hope
– 12. Judgment
– 13. Forgiveness
– 14. Humility
– 15. Bravery
– 16. Perspective
– 17. Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence
– 18. Social Intelligence
– 19. Self-Regulation
– 20. Leadership
– 21. Prudence
– 22. Teamwork
– 23. Zest
– 24. Curiosity
**## Task1InstructionalGuide.docx**
## C203 Instructional Guide for Task 1
_This instructional guide is designed to help you navigate and successfully complete Task 1 for C203._
Please keep in mind a few tips, you can write in any format you like. There is NO sample paper, please discard that information if you see it somewhere. We allows students to write in any format you choose (i.e. MLA, APA, or CHI). Please refer to the Academic Formatting Guide to assist with formatting and setting up your paper correctly.
#### Helpful Submission Tip(s) for Task 1:
While not required, I strongly recommend that you format your paper following the rubric structure. Please label each section clearly with headings such as A, B1, B2, B3, etc.. This makes it much easier to align your responses directly with each rubric prompt.
Using this approach will also benefit you if the task is returned for revisions, as you (and the evaluator) can quickly locate the specific section that needs adjustment.
Additionally, I suggest using a ledger format (bullet points, clear subheadings, or tables as appropriate) to help organize your information within each section. This structure will make your paper more reader-friendly and ensure that all required elements are addressed clearly and efficiently.
Remember, the goal is to make your work as easy as possible to evaluate, while still maintaining professional formatting. You’ve got this!
## Section A: Upload Completed Self-Assessments
You must upload your completed results for the following assessments: – 360° Refined™ Leadership Test – CQ Pro Assessment – VIA Character Strengths Survey – Clifton Strengths Assessment (completed in C200)
**Action Step:** Attach the full reports from each assessment into your Task 1 submission.
## Section B1: Perceived Leadership Effectiveness (Analysis of Assessments)
**Rubric Instruction:**- Explain how your leadership effectiveness is supported by the results of each assessment (there are three assessments).
**Tip:** Describe what each assessment says about your strengths and how they reflect your effectiveness as a leader. Write in your own words, using specific examples from your assessment results.
## Section B2: Select and Apply a Leadership Theory
**Rubric Instruction:**- Choose ONE leadership theory to evaluate your perceived effectiveness: – Transformational – Transactional – Situational – Participative – Servant – Behavioral – Trait theory
– Summarize how your CHOOSEN leadership theory aligns with your leadership approach.
**Tip:** Keep your explanation clear, concise, and personal. Avoid over-complicating your discussion.
## Sections B2a – B2c: Alignment with Each Assessment
**Rubric Instruction:** For each assessment (360° Refined™, CQ Pro, VIA Character Strengths):
· Analyze how the leadership theory you selected aligns with both the highest and lowest scoring categories of that assessment.
· Use at least one scholarly source to support your analysis for each subsection prompt (B2a, B2b, and B2c (you should have three in-text citations for this area).
**Tip:** Be sure to directly connect your assessment results with your chosen theory. Provide thoughtful analysis, not just a summary. These are three different prompts. B2a is for 360 Refined Leadership Results, B2b is for the CQ Pro Assessment, and B2c is for VIA Character Strength Assessment. The rubric instruction is the same, but for three different assessment analysis.
## Section B2c (Action Items)1: Recommendations for Improvement
**Rubric Instruction:**- Recommend THREE specific action items you can take to improve your leadership based on the self-assessment results. – For each action item, explain how it will improve your leadership effectiveness.
**Tip:** Be practical and focused. Use your assessment data to guide your choices.
## Section B2d(i): Leadership Theory Support for Action Items
**Rubric Instruction:**- Explain how your selected leadership theory supports the action items you recommended. – Use one scholarly source to support your explanation.
**Tip:** Show how your chosen theory naturally aligns with and supports your improvement plan.
## Section B2c (Leadership Profile): Create Your Leadership Profile
**Tip for Completing Your Leadership Profile:** **Think of this section like building your personal leadership resume or portfolio. Just like a resume, you are presenting a clear, organized snapshot of your leadership journey, strengths, and experiences. Be sure to: · Use bullet points or a clean, easy-to-read format for each section. · List your information professionally under each heading (Name, Education, Strengths, etc.). · Be specific and authentic in describing your leadership philosophy, strengths, and real- world experiences. · For your Leadership Experiences, think about projects, jobs, volunteer work, school activities, or personal situations where you demonstrate leadership. These can be brief but should clearly show how you have applied your leadership skills. · Do not overthink the wording — this is your personal profile, so use language that reflects you and your leadership style. Using a simple, resume-like format will not only help you stay organized but also make it easier for evaluators to review and provide feedback. **_Recommended items to include in your leadership profile._** 1. **Your Information**- Name – Address – Email – Phone Number 2. **Education and Credentials**- Bachelor’s degree (include school name, city, state) – Master’s in Science in Management and Leadership (In Progress) 3. **Personal Leadership Philosophy, Vision, and Values**- Clearly state your personal leadership philosophy. – Include your vision for leadership and the values that guide you. 4. **Leadership Strengths (List 5)**- Use your assessments to identify top strengths. 5. **Leadership Competencies and Skills (List 5)**- Identify key skills you possess as a leader. 6. **Areas for Leadership Improvement (List 3)**- Identify areas you want to grow in. 7. **Leadership Experiences and Application (List 5)**- Provide real examples of how you have applied leadership. **Tip:** Be detailed and authentic. Use this profile as a personal leadership snapshot.**
## Conclusion
**Rubric Instruction:**- Write a conclusion that summarizes your key takeaways from completing Task 1 and reflects on your leadership development.
## References
· Include all sources cited throughout your paper.
· Follow APA formatting guidelines for all in-text citations and references.
· Please use the Academic Formatting Guide to assist with formatting.
**Final Reminders:**- You do NOT need to cite your Clifton Strengths, VIA Character Strength, and etc. report; you can reference it in-text without an APA citation as it is based on your personal results.
**LEADERSHIPREPORT.pdf**
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**CQ-Report.pdf**
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**## Rubrics.docx**
Rubric
**A:** [**Self-Assessments Results**](https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/208604661)
Completed copies of each of the given self-assessment results are provided.
**B1:Personal Perceived Leadership Effectiveness**
The explanation logically describes, with specific examples, how perceived leadership effectiveness is shown by the results of each of the 3 assessments.
**B2:Theory Selection**
A scholarly leadership theory is chosen from the given list and is accurately summarized.
**B2a:360° Refined™ Leadership Test Results**
The analysis logically describes how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the 360° Refined™ Leadership Test results, including the top categorical result and bottom categorical result of the assessment. The analysis is supported with a scholarly source.
**B2b:CQ Pro Assessment Results**
The analysis logically describes how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the CQ Pro Assessment results, including the top categorical result and bottom categorical result of the assessment. The analysis is supported with a scholarly source.
**B2c:VIA Character Strengths Survey Results**
The analysis logically describes how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the VIA Character Strengths Survey results, including the top categorical result and bottom categorical result of the assessment. The analysis is supported with a scholarly source.
**B2d:Action Item Recommendations**
The explanation recommends 3 action items that are each appropriate for improving personal perceived leadership effectiveness and logically discusses, with specific examples, how each action item would improve personal leadership effectiveness.
**B2di:Alignment of Action Items to Chosen Leadership Theory**
The explanation logically describes, with specific details, how the chosen leadership theory supports each of the recommended action items in part B2d. The explanation is supported with a scholarly source.
**C:** [**Leadership Profile**](https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/208604661)
The completed leadership profile of the candidate is logically based on the results of the assessments and contains each of the given components.
**E:** [**Sources**](https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/71484321)
The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.
**D:** [**Professional Communication**](https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/27641407)
This submission includes satisfactory use of grammar, sentence fluency, contextual spelling, and punctuation, which promote accurate interpretation and understanding.
**## Introduction1.docx**
Introduction
For this task, you will assess your personal leadership effectiveness using emotional intelligence, leadership skills, and character strengths. You will complete three self-assessments for this task: 360° Refined™ Leadership Test, CQ Pro Assessment, and VIA Character Strengths Survey. Additionally, you will write a paper assessing and explaining your results of the three assessments and your own leadership effectiveness using a scholarly leadership theory. Finally, to help you develop as a leader, you will create a personal leadership profile.
Requirements
_You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course._
A. Upload a completed copy of the results for each of the following self-assessments:
• 360° Refined™ Leadership Test
• CQ Pro Assessment
• VIA Character Strengths Survey
_Note: Once you have completed each self-assessment, you will need to submit your results as an attachment with your Task 1 submission. After completing the self-assessment, download a copy of each of your three self-assessment reports and upload them from a computer. Refer to the “C203 Self-Assessment Instructions” document in the Web Links section for additional information on accessing each self-assessment._
B. Write a paper
_of_
_**25 pages**_ by doing the following:
1. Explain how your perceived leadership effectiveness is supported by the results of
_each_ of the
**three** assessments (360° Refined™, CQ Pro, VIA Character Strengths).
2. Choose and summarize
**one** of the following scholarly leadership theories to evaluate your perceived effectiveness as a leader:
• transformational leadership
• transactional leadership
• situational leadership
• participative leadership
• servant leadership
• behavioral leadership
• trait theory of leadership
a. Analyze how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the 360° Refined™ Leadership Test results, including the top categorical result and the bottom categorical result. Support your analysis with a scholarly source.
b. Analyze how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the CQ Pro Assessment results, including the top categorical result and the bottom categorical result. Support your analysis with a scholarly source.
c. Analyze how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the VIA Character Strengths Survey results, including the top categorical result and the bottom categorical result. Support your analysis with a scholarly source.
d. Recommend
**three** action items to improve the perceived effectiveness of your leadership based on the results of the self-assessments (360° Refined™, CQ Pro, VIA Character Strengths) and explain how
_each_ action item would improve your leadership effectiveness.
i. Explain how your chosen leadership theory supports the recommended action items. Support your explanation with a scholarly source.
C. Develop a leadership profile based on the results of the three self-assessments that you completed in this course (360° Refined™, CQ Pro, VIA Character Strengths) and the CliftonStrengths Assessment. Include
_each_ of the following components:
• student name and current contact information
• education and credentials
• personal leadership philosophy, vision, and values
• leadership strengths
• leadership competencies and skills
• areas for leadership improvement
• leadership experiences and application
_Note: Refer to the “C203 Self-Assessment Instructions” document in the Web Links section for specific instructions on how to access the CliftonStrengths Assessment that you completed in C200. If you have not completed C200, please follow the instructions within that same document to complete the CliftonStrengths Assessment._
D. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
E. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
**## VIACharacter.pdf**
VIA Character Strengths Profile
09/18/2025
©2025 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved.
1. Honesty
COURAGE
Speaking the truth but more broadly presenting oneself in a genuine way and acting in a sincere way; being
without pretense; taking responsibility for one's feelings and actions.
2. Kindness
HUMANITY
Doing favors and good deeds for others; helping them; taking care of them.
3. Love
HUMANITY
Valuing close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing & caring are reciprocated; being close
to people.
4. Humor
TRANSCENDENCE
Liking to laugh and tease; bringing smiles to other people; seeing the light side; making (not necessarily
telling) jokes.
5. Spirituality
TRANSCENDENCE
Having coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe; knowing where one fits within
the larger scheme; having beliefs about the meaning of life that shape conduct and provide comfort.
6. Creativity
WISDOM
Thinking of novel and productive ways to conceptualize and do things; includes artistic achievement but is not
limited to it.
7. Love of Learning
WISDOM
Mastering new skills, topics, and bodies of knowledge, whether on one's own or formally; related to the
strength of curiosity but goes beyond it to describe the tendency to add systematically to what one knows.
8. Gratitude
TRANSCENDENCE
Being aware of and thankful for the good things that happen; taking time to express thanks.
9. Fairness
JUSTICE
Treating all people the same according to notions of fairness and justice; not letting feelings bias decisions
about others; giving everyone a fair chance.
VIA Character Strengths Profile
09/18/2025
©2025 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved.
10. Perseverance
COURAGE
Finishing what one starts; persevering in a course of action in spite of obstacles; “getting it out the door”;
taking pleasure in completing tasks.
11. Hope
TRANSCENDENCE
Expecting the best in the future and working to achieve it; believing that a good future is something that can be
brought about.
12. Judgment
WISDOM
Thinking things through and examining them from all sides; not jumping to conclusions; being able to change
one's mind in light of evidence; weighing all evidence fairly.
13. Forgiveness
TEMPERANCE
Forgiving those who have done wrong; accepting others’ shortcomings; giving people a second chance; not
being vengeful.
14. Humility
TEMPERANCE
Letting one's accomplishments speak for themselves; not regarding oneself as more special than one is.
15. Bravery
COURAGE
Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain; speaking up for what’s right even if there’s
opposition; acting on convictions even if unpopular; includes physical bravery but is not limited to it.
16. Perspective
WISDOM
Being able to provide wise counsel to others; having ways of looking at the world that make sense to
oneself/others.
17. Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence
TRANSCENDENCE
Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in various domains of life, from
nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.
18. Social Intelligence
HUMANITY
Being aware of the motives/feelings of others and oneself; knowing what to do to fit into different social
situations; knowing what makes other people tick.
VIA Character Strengths Profile
09/18/2025
©2025 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved.
19. Self-Regulation
TEMPERANCE
Regulating what one feels and does; being disciplined; controlling one's impulses and emotions.
20. Leadership
JUSTICE
Encouraging a group of which one is a member to get things done and at the same time maintain good relations
within the group; organizing group activities and seeing that they happen.
21. Prudence
TEMPERANCE
Being careful about one's choices; not taking undue risks; not saying or doing things that might later be
regretted.
22. Teamwork
JUSTICE
Working well as a member of a group or team; being loyal to the group; doing one's share.
23. Zest
COURAGE
Approaching life with excitement and energy; not doing things halfway or halfheartedly; living life as an
adventure; feeling alive and activated.
24. Curiosity
WISDOM
Taking an interest in ongoing experience for its own sake; finding subjects and topics fascinating; exploring
and discovering.
– 1. Honesty
– 2. Kindness
– 3. Love
– 4. Humor
– 5. Spirituality
– 6. Creativity
– 7. Love of Learning
– 8. Gratitude
– 9. Fairness
– 10. Perseverance
– 11. Hope
– 12. Judgment
– 13. Forgiveness
– 14. Humility
– 15. Bravery
– 16. Perspective
– 17. Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence
– 18. Social Intelligence
– 19. Self-Regulation
– 20. Leadership
– 21. Prudence
– 22. Teamwork
– 23. Zest
– 24. Curiosity
**## Task1InstructionalGuide.docx**
## C203 Instructional Guide for Task 1
_This instructional guide is designed to help you navigate and successfully complete Task 1 for C203._
Please keep in mind a few tips, you can write in any format you like. There is NO sample paper, please discard that information if you see it somewhere. We allows students to write in any format you choose (i.e. MLA, APA, or CHI). Please refer to the Academic Formatting Guide to assist with formatting and setting up your paper correctly.
#### Helpful Submission Tip(s) for Task 1:
While not required, I strongly recommend that you format your paper following the rubric structure. Please label each section clearly with headings such as A, B1, B2, B3, etc.. This makes it much easier to align your responses directly with each rubric prompt.
Using this approach will also benefit you if the task is returned for revisions, as you (and the evaluator) can quickly locate the specific section that needs adjustment.
Additionally, I suggest using a ledger format (bullet points, clear subheadings, or tables as appropriate) to help organize your information within each section. This structure will make your paper more reader-friendly and ensure that all required elements are addressed clearly and efficiently.
Remember, the goal is to make your work as easy as possible to evaluate, while still maintaining professional formatting. You’ve got this!
## Section A: Upload Completed Self-Assessments
You must upload your completed results for the following assessments: – 360° Refined™ Leadership Test – CQ Pro Assessment – VIA Character Strengths Survey – Clifton Strengths Assessment (completed in C200)
**Action Step:** Attach the full reports from each assessment into your Task 1 submission.
## Section B1: Perceived Leadership Effectiveness (Analysis of Assessments)
**Rubric Instruction:**- Explain how your leadership effectiveness is supported by the results of each assessment (there are three assessments).
**Tip:** Describe what each assessment says about your strengths and how they reflect your effectiveness as a leader. Write in your own words, using specific examples from your assessment results.
## Section B2: Select and Apply a Leadership Theory
**Rubric Instruction:**- Choose ONE leadership theory to evaluate your perceived effectiveness: – Transformational – Transactional – Situational – Participative – Servant – Behavioral – Trait theory
– Summarize how your CHOOSEN leadership theory aligns with your leadership approach.
**Tip:** Keep your explanation clear, concise, and personal. Avoid over-complicating your discussion.
## Sections B2a – B2c: Alignment with Each Assessment
**Rubric Instruction:** For each assessment (360° Refined™, CQ Pro, VIA Character Strengths):
· Analyze how the leadership theory you selected aligns with both the highest and lowest scoring categories of that assessment.
· Use at least one scholarly source to support your analysis for each subsection prompt (B2a, B2b, and B2c (you should have three in-text citations for this area).
**Tip:** Be sure to directly connect your assessment results with your chosen theory. Provide thoughtful analysis, not just a summary. These are three different prompts. B2a is for 360 Refined Leadership Results, B2b is for the CQ Pro Assessment, and B2c is for VIA Character Strength Assessment. The rubric instruction is the same, but for three different assessment analysis.
## Section B2c (Action Items)1: Recommendations for Improvement
**Rubric Instruction:**- Recommend THREE specific action items you can take to improve your leadership based on the self-assessment results. – For each action item, explain how it will improve your leadership effectiveness.
**Tip:** Be practical and focused. Use your assessment data to guide your choices.
## Section B2d(i): Leadership Theory Support for Action Items
**Rubric Instruction:**- Explain how your selected leadership theory supports the action items you recommended. – Use one scholarly source to support your explanation.
**Tip:** Show how your chosen theory naturally aligns with and supports your improvement plan.
## Section B2c (Leadership Profile): Create Your Leadership Profile
**Tip for Completing Your Leadership Profile:** **Think of this section like building your personal leadership resume or portfolio. Just like a resume, you are presenting a clear, organized snapshot of your leadership journey, strengths, and experiences. Be sure to: · Use bullet points or a clean, easy-to-read format for each section. · List your information professionally under each heading (Name, Education, Strengths, etc.). · Be specific and authentic in describing your leadership philosophy, strengths, and real- world experiences. · For your Leadership Experiences, think about projects, jobs, volunteer work, school activities, or personal situations where you demonstrate leadership. These can be brief but should clearly show how you have applied your leadership skills. · Do not overthink the wording — this is your personal profile, so use language that reflects you and your leadership style. Using a simple, resume-like format will not only help you stay organized but also make it easier for evaluators to review and provide feedback. **_Recommended items to include in your leadership profile._** 1. **Your Information**- Name – Address – Email – Phone Number 2. **Education and Credentials**- Bachelor’s degree (include school name, city, state) – Master’s in Science in Management and Leadership (In Progress) 3. **Personal Leadership Philosophy, Vision, and Values**- Clearly state your personal leadership philosophy. – Include your vision for leadership and the values that guide you. 4. **Leadership Strengths (List 5)**- Use your assessments to identify top strengths. 5. **Leadership Competencies and Skills (List 5)**- Identify key skills you possess as a leader. 6. **Areas for Leadership Improvement (List 3)**- Identify areas you want to grow in. 7. **Leadership Experiences and Application (List 5)**- Provide real examples of how you have applied leadership. **Tip:** Be detailed and authentic. Use this profile as a personal leadership snapshot.**
## Conclusion
**Rubric Instruction:**- Write a conclusion that summarizes your key takeaways from completing Task 1 and reflects on your leadership development.
## References
· Include all sources cited throughout your paper.
· Follow APA formatting guidelines for all in-text citations and references.
· Please use the Academic Formatting Guide to assist with formatting.
**Final Reminders:**- You do NOT need to cite your Clifton Strengths, VIA Character Strength, and etc. report; you can reference it in-text without an APA citation as it is based on your personal results.
**LEADERSHIPREPORT.pdf**
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**CQ-Report.pdf**
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**## Rubrics.docx**
Rubric
**A:** [**Self-Assessments Results**](https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/208604661)
Completed copies of each of the given self-assessment results are provided.
**B1:Personal Perceived Leadership Effectiveness**
The explanation logically describes, with specific examples, how perceived leadership effectiveness is shown by the results of each of the 3 assessments.
**B2:Theory Selection**
A scholarly leadership theory is chosen from the given list and is accurately summarized.
**B2a:360° Refined™ Leadership Test Results**
The analysis logically describes how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the 360° Refined™ Leadership Test results, including the top categorical result and bottom categorical result of the assessment. The analysis is supported with a scholarly source.
**B2b:CQ Pro Assessment Results**
The analysis logically describes how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the CQ Pro Assessment results, including the top categorical result and bottom categorical result of the assessment. The analysis is supported with a scholarly source.
**B2c:VIA Character Strengths Survey Results**
The analysis logically describes how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the VIA Character Strengths Survey results, including the top categorical result and bottom categorical result of the assessment. The analysis is supported with a scholarly source.
**B2d:Action Item Recommendations**
The explanation recommends 3 action items that are each appropriate for improving personal perceived leadership effectiveness and logically discusses, with specific examples, how each action item would improve personal leadership effectiveness.
**B2di:Alignment of Action Items to Chosen Leadership Theory**
The explanation logically describes, with specific details, how the chosen leadership theory supports each of the recommended action items in part B2d. The explanation is supported with a scholarly source.
**C:** [**Leadership Profile**](https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/208604661)
The completed leadership profile of the candidate is logically based on the results of the assessments and contains each of the given components.
**E:** [**Sources**](https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/71484321)
The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.
**D:** [**Professional Communication**](https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/27641407)
This submission includes satisfactory use of grammar, sentence fluency, contextual spelling, and punctuation, which promote accurate interpretation and understanding.
**## Introduction1.docx**
Introduction
For this task, you will assess your personal leadership effectiveness using emotional intelligence, leadership skills, and character strengths. You will complete three self-assessments for this task: 360° Refined™ Leadership Test, CQ Pro Assessment, and VIA Character Strengths Survey. Additionally, you will write a paper assessing and explaining your results of the three assessments and your own leadership effectiveness using a scholarly leadership theory. Finally, to help you develop as a leader, you will create a personal leadership profile.
Requirements
_You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course._
A. Upload a completed copy of the results for each of the following self-assessments:
• 360° Refined™ Leadership Test
• CQ Pro Assessment
• VIA Character Strengths Survey
_Note: Once you have completed each self-assessment, you will need to submit your results as an attachment with your Task 1 submission. After completing the self-assessment, download a copy of each of your three self-assessment reports and upload them from a computer. Refer to the “C203 Self-Assessment Instructions” document in the Web Links section for additional information on accessing each self-assessment._
B. Write a paper
_of_
_**25 pages**_ by doing the following:
1. Explain how your perceived leadership effectiveness is supported by the results of
_each_ of the
**three** assessments (360° Refined™, CQ Pro, VIA Character Strengths).
2. Choose and summarize
**one** of the following scholarly leadership theories to evaluate your perceived effectiveness as a leader:
• transformational leadership
• transactional leadership
• situational leadership
• participative leadership
• servant leadership
• behavioral leadership
• trait theory of leadership
a. Analyze how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the 360° Refined™ Leadership Test results, including the top categorical result and the bottom categorical result. Support your analysis with a scholarly source.
b. Analyze how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the CQ Pro Assessment results, including the top categorical result and the bottom categorical result. Support your analysis with a scholarly source.
c. Analyze how the chosen leadership theory aligns with the VIA Character Strengths Survey results, including the top categorical result and the bottom categorical result. Support your analysis with a scholarly source.
d. Recommend
**three** action items to improve the perceived effectiveness of your leadership based on the results of the self-assessments (360° Refined™, CQ Pro, VIA Character Strengths) and explain how
_each_ action item would improve your leadership effectiveness.
i. Explain how your chosen leadership theory supports the recommended action items. Support your explanation with a scholarly source.
C. Develop a leadership profile based on the results of the three self-assessments that you completed in this course (360° Refined™, CQ Pro, VIA Character Strengths) and the CliftonStrengths Assessment. Include
_each_ of the following components:
• student name and current contact information
• education and credentials
• personal leadership philosophy, vision, and values
• leadership strengths
• leadership competencies and skills
• areas for leadership improvement
• leadership experiences and application
_Note: Refer to the “C203 Self-Assessment Instructions” document in the Web Links section for specific instructions on how to access the CliftonStrengths Assessment that you completed in C200. If you have not completed C200, please follow the instructions within that same document to complete the CliftonStrengths Assessment._
D. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
E. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
**## VIACharacter.pdf**
VIA Character Strengths Profile
09/18/2025
©2025 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved.
1. Honesty
COURAGE
Speaking the truth but more broadly presenting oneself in a genuine way and acting in a sincere way; being
without pretense; taking responsibility for one's feelings and actions.
2. Kindness
HUMANITY
Doing favors and good deeds for others; helping them; taking care of them.
3. Love
HUMANITY
Valuing close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing & caring are reciprocated; being close
to people.
4. Humor
TRANSCENDENCE
Liking to laugh and tease; bringing smiles to other people; seeing the light side; making (not necessarily
telling) jokes.
5. Spirituality
TRANSCENDENCE
Having coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe; knowing where one fits within
the larger scheme; having beliefs about the meaning of life that shape conduct and provide comfort.
6. Creativity
WISDOM
Thinking of novel and productive ways to conceptualize and do things; includes artistic achievement but is not
limited to it.
7. Love of Learning
WISDOM
Mastering new skills, topics, and bodies of knowledge, whether on one's own or formally; related to the
strength of curiosity but goes beyond it to describe the tendency to add systematically to what one knows.
8. Gratitude
TRANSCENDENCE
Being aware of and thankful for the good things that happen; taking time to express thanks.
9. Fairness
JUSTICE
Treating all people the same according to notions of fairness and justice; not letting feelings bias decisions
about others; giving everyone a fair chance.
VIA Character Strengths Profile
09/18/2025
©2025 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved.
10. Perseverance
COURAGE
Finishing what one starts; persevering in a course of action in spite of obstacles; “getting it out the door”;
taking pleasure in completing tasks.
11. Hope
TRANSCENDENCE
Expecting the best in the future and working to achieve it; believing that a good future is something that can be
brought about.
12. Judgment
WISDOM
Thinking things through and examining them from all sides; not jumping to conclusions; being able to change
one's mind in light of evidence; weighing all evidence fairly.
13. Forgiveness
TEMPERANCE
Forgiving those who have done wrong; accepting others’ shortcomings; giving people a second chance; not
being vengeful.
14. Humility
TEMPERANCE
Letting one's accomplishments speak for themselves; not regarding oneself as more special than one is.
15. Bravery
COURAGE
Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain; speaking up for what’s right even if there’s
opposition; acting on convictions even if unpopular; includes physical bravery but is not limited to it.
16. Perspective
WISDOM
Being able to provide wise counsel to others; having ways of looking at the world that make sense to
oneself/others.
17. Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence
TRANSCENDENCE
Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in various domains of life, from
nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.
18. Social Intelligence
HUMANITY
Being aware of the motives/feelings of others and oneself; knowing what to do to fit into different social
situations; knowing what makes other people tick.
VIA Character Strengths Profile
09/18/2025
©2025 VIA Institute on Character. All Rights Reserved.
19. Self-Regulation
TEMPERANCE
Regulating what one feels and does; being disciplined; controlling one's impulses and emotions.
20. Leadership
JUSTICE
Encouraging a group of which one is a member to get things done and at the same time maintain good relations
within the group; organizing group activities and seeing that they happen.
21. Prudence
TEMPERANCE
Being careful about one's choices; not taking undue risks; not saying or doing things that might later be
regretted.
22. Teamwork
JUSTICE
Working well as a member of a group or team; being loyal to the group; doing one's share.
23. Zest
COURAGE
Approaching life with excitement and energy; not doing things halfway or halfheartedly; living life as an
adventure; feeling alive and activated.
24. Curiosity
WISDOM
Taking an interest in ongoing experience for its own sake; finding subjects and topics fascinating; exploring
and discovering.
– 1. Honesty
– 2. Kindness
– 3. Love
– 4. Humor
– 5. Spirituality
– 6. Creativity
– 7. Love of Learning
– 8. Gratitude
– 9. Fairness
– 10. Perseverance
– 11. Hope
– 12. Judgment
– 13. Forgiveness
– 14. Humility
– 15. Bravery
– 16. Perspective
– 17. Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence
– 18. Social Intelligence
– 19. Self-Regulation
– 20. Leadership
– 21. Prudence
– 22. Teamwork
– 23. Zest
– 24. Curiosity
**## Task1InstructionalGuide.docx**
## C203 Instructional Guide for Task 1
_This instructional guide is designed to help you navigate and successfully complete Task 1 for C203._
Please keep in mind a few tips, you can write in any format you like. There is NO sample paper, please discard that information if you see it somewhere. We allows students to write in any format you choose (i.e. MLA, APA, or CHI). Please refer to the Academic Formatting Guide to assist with formatting and setting up your paper correctly.
#### Helpful Submission Tip(s) for Task 1:
While not required, I strongly recommend that you format your paper following the rubric structure. Please label each section clearly with headings such as A, B1, B2, B3, etc.. This makes it much easier to align your responses directly with each rubric prompt.
Using this approach will also benefit you if the task is returned for revisions, as you (and the evaluator) can quickly locate the specific section that needs adjustment.
Additionally, I suggest using a ledger format (bullet points, clear subheadings, or tables as appropriate) to help organize your information within each section. This structure will make your paper more reader-friendly and ensure that all required elements are addressed clearly and efficiently.
Remember, the goal is to make your work as easy as possible to evaluate, while still maintaining professional formatting. You’ve got this!
## Section A: Upload Completed Self-Assessments
You must upload your completed results for the following assessments: – 360° Refined™ Leadership Test – CQ Pro Assessment – VIA Character Strengths Survey – Clifton Strengths Assessment (completed in C200)
**Action Step:** Attach the full reports from each assessment into your Task 1 submission.
## Section B1: Perceived Leadership Effectiveness (Analysis of Assessments)
**Rubric Instruction:**- Explain how your leadership effectiveness is supported by the results of each assessment (there are three assessments).
**Tip:** Describe what each assessment says about your strengths and how they reflect your effectiveness as a leader. Write in your own words, using specific examples from your assessment results.
## Section B2: Select and Apply a Leadership Theory
**Rubric Instruction:**- Choose ONE leadership theory to evaluate your perceived effectiveness: – Transformational – Transactional – Situational – Participative – Servant – Behavioral – Trait theory
– Summarize how your CHOOSEN leadership theory aligns with your leadership approach.
**Tip:** Keep your explanation clear, concise, and personal. Avoid over-complicating your discussion.
## Sections B2a – B2c: Alignment with Each Assessment
**Rubric Instruction:** For each assessment (360° Refined™, CQ Pro, VIA Character Strengths):
· Analyze how the leadership theory you selected aligns with both the highest and lowest scoring categories of that assessment.
· Use at least one scholarly source to support your analysis for each subsection prompt (B2a, B2b, and B2c (you should have three in-text citations for this area).
**Tip:** Be sure to directly connect your assessment results with your chosen theory. Provide thoughtful analysis, not just a summary. These are three different prompts. B2a is for 360 Refined Leadership Results, B2b is for the CQ Pro Assessment, and B2c is for VIA Character Strength Assessment. The rubric instruction is the same, but for three different assessment analysis.
## Section B2c (Action Items)1: Recommendations for Improvement
**Rubric Instruction:**- Recommend THREE specific action items you can take to improve your leadership based on the self-assessment results. – For each action item, explain how it will improve your leadership effectiveness.
**Tip:** Be practical and focused. Use your assessment data to guide your choices.
## Section B2d(i): Leadership Theory Support for Action Items
**Rubric Instruction:**- Explain how your selected leadership theory supports the action items you recommended. – Use one scholarly source to support your explanation.
**Tip:** Show how your chosen theory naturally aligns with and supports your improvement plan.
## Section B2c (Leadership Profile): Create Your Leadership Profile
**Tip for Completing Your Leadership Profile:** **Think of this section like building your personal leadership resume or portfolio. Just like a resume, you are presenting a clear, organized snapshot of your leadership journey, strengths, and experiences. Be sure to: · Use bullet points or a clean, easy-to-read format for each section. · List your information professionally under each heading (Name, Education, Strengths, etc.). · Be specific and authentic in describing your leadership philosophy, strengths, and real- world experiences. · For your Leadership Experiences, think about projects, jobs, volunteer work, school activities, or personal situations where you demonstrate leadership. These can be brief but should clearly show how you have applied your leadership skills. · Do not overthink the wording — this is your personal profile, so use language that reflects you and your leadership style. Using a simple, resume-like format will not only help you stay organized but also make it easier for evaluators to review and provide feedback. **_Recommended items to include in your leadership profile._** 1. **Your Information**- Name – Address – Email – Phone Number 2. **Education and Credentials**- Bachelor’s degree (include school name, city, state) – Master’s in Science in Management and Leadership (In Progress) 3. **Personal Leadership Philosophy, Vision, and Values**- Clearly state your personal leadership philosophy. – Include your vision for leadership and the values that guide you. 4. **Leadership Strengths (List 5)**- Use your assessments to identify top strengths. 5. **Leadership Competencies and Skills (List 5)**- Identify key skills you possess as a leader. 6. **Areas for Leadership Improvement (List 3)**- Identify areas you want to grow in. 7. **Leadership Experiences and Application (List 5)**- Provide real examples of how you have applied leadership. **Tip:** Be detailed and authentic. Use this profile as a personal leadership snapshot.**
## Conclusion
**Rubric Instruction:**- Write a conclusion that summarizes your key takeaways from completing Task 1 and reflects on your leadership development.
## References
· Include all sources cited throughout your paper.
· Follow APA formatting guidelines for all in-text citations and references.
· Please use the Academic Formatting Guide to assist with formatting.
**Final Reminders:**- You do NOT need to cite your Clifton Strengths, VIA Character Strength, and etc. report; you can reference it in-text without an APA citation as it is based on your personal results.
**LEADERSHIPREPORT.pdf**
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**CQ-Report.pdf**
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