In an interview, General H. Norman Schwarzkopf (retired) said, "...if you chose to wear the mantle of leadership, it places a burden on you to conduct yourself differently than the average person" (1994, p. 6). So, what is a leader? Can leadership behaviors be taught? The answer is, "yes". Unfortunately, educators have lagged behind the development curve in providing for effective leaders. Educators must be the avant garde in ensuring effective leadership for tomorrow and the 21st century. The purpose of this paper was (a) to present a discussion of the literature concerning leadership and (b) to provide a course syllabus for leadership behaviors.
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