A song often becomes popular because its melody and lyrics combine to “speak to the human condition.” Specifically its words describe some aspect of our everyday life that has meaning and purpose for us.

Think about the definitions of transactional leadership and transformational leadership that you have explored in this module. Then, while listening to the radio or your stereo, identify a song whose lyrics you believe describe someone demonstrating transactional leadership behavior. Then, identify another song whose lyrics you believe describe someone demonstrating transformational leadership behavior.

Use the Internet (or the CD booklet) to locate the exact titles and lyrics for both songs. Finally, write a few paragraphs explaining why you selected the songs and how they relate to each specific leadership behavior.

Think about the definitions of transactional leadership and transformational leadership that you have explored in this module.

Now, turn to the front page of a current newspaper or news magazine (you may also locate and print news reports on the Internet). Highlight an article (or print one from the Internet) you believe describes transactional leadership behavior in a national or international context. Then, identify an article you believe describes a transformational leadership behavior in a national or international context. Finally, identify a third article you believe describes a both transactional and transformational leadership behaviors in a national or international context.