The notion that leadership study requires self-assessment – “locating oneself” – and introspection has been reinforced throughout this course. The construct of metaphors advances thinking by quickly linking the left and right sides of the brain (Clouse, et al., 2013) [required reading]. The use of metaphors as a learning strategy, and especially as applied to leadership, is discussed in the Module 6 lectures and required readings. This assignment’s requirements provide an opportunity to expand knowledge, apply concepts, and construct metaphors in the pursuit of better understanding leadership and ourselves as leaders. There are two parts to this essay assignment: Part I: Review required reading and lecture material about purpose, construction, and use of leadership metaphors. Identify three scholarly articles (other than required or recommended readings) related to leadership metaphors and learning. Gather three (3) videos that further explain the purpose and use of leadership metaphors. Critique the videos using a critical framework and scholarly sources for support. Part II: Review leadership reflections and self-assessments from this course. Draw in outside material from a career portfolio, leadership assessments, performance feedback, or other artifacts. Define a process to construct an original personal leadership metaphor. Produce an original personal leadership metaphor in any form other than in writing. Consider illustrations, networked designs, video, animation, graphs, charts, color, etc. (Note that if certain media or formats are not possible for you to use, please consider option 2 of this Critical Thinking Assignment, or notify your instructor to work out a suitable option for you.) Requirements: Include an introduction with purpose statement, body, and conclusion including: A two-page critique of videos related to leadership metaphors A one-page overview of the process to construct a leadership metaphor A personal leadership metaphor in non-written form (if possible. See above)—referenced and attached or submitted separately In-text citation used throughout the assignment and APA-formatted reference list. Please no plagiarism and sources should not be older than 5 years.

The interpretation of research in health care is essential to decision making. By understanding research, health care providers can identify risk factors, trends, outcomes for treatment, health care costs and best practices. To be effective in evaluating and interpreting research, the reader must first understand how to interpret the findings. You will practice article analysis in Topics 2, 3, and 5.For this assignment:Search the GCU Library and find three different health care articles that use quantitative research. Do not use articles that appear in the Topic Materials or textbook. Complete an article analysis for each using the "Article Analysis 1" template.Refer to the "Patient Preference and Satisfaction in Hospital-at-Home and Usual Hospital Care for COPD Exacerbations: Results of a Randomised Controlled Trial," in conjunction with the "Article Analysis Example 1," for an example of an article analysis.While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.