Magic Johnson
2,500 3,000 word, minimum of 6 secondary references.
(1) Inform the reader why you have selected your chosen leader and describe how you came to know the individual
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How does an individual become a leader? Leadership is defined as the use of power and influence to direct the activities of followers towards goal achievement. (Colquitt, J., Lepine, J., & Wesson, M., 2011) This paper will focus on the leadership of Earvin 溺agicJohnson as a basketball player and businessman. Earvin 溺agicJohnson was most recognized as a basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Los Angeles Lakers. I chose Magic because he demonstrated great leadership among fellow teammates and throughout the NBA, and he continues to demonstrate leadership in the business world.
As an avid basketball player and fan I had the honor to meet Magic in the late 90's at a basketball summer camp. Even as a young student of the game I knew the man everyone knows as Magic would become a greater person and leader. During the summer camp Magic came in and spoke to everyone as a person not just a basketball star. Magic talked about winning a championship in college and NBA, achieving goals, education and motivation.
Basketball player, businessman, author.
Magic Johnson was born on August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan. At Everett High School, Johnson earned his famous nickname, "Magic," after a sportswriter witnessed him score 36 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists in a single game. Johnson went on to play basketball for Michigan State University as a point guard. Johnson excelled during his freshman year, helping his team, the Spartans, clinch the Big Ten Conference title. The following year, he played an important role in taking the Spartans all the way to the NCAA Finals. The Spartans were victorious.
Johnson was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979, after two years of college. During his first season with the team he averaged 18 points, 7.7 rebounds,
(1) Inform the reader why you have selected your chosen leader and describe how you came to know the individual
(2)
(3)
How does an individual become a leader? Leadership is defined as the use of power and influence to direct the activities of followers towards goal achievement. (Colquitt, J., Lepine, J., & Wesson, M., 2011) This paper will focus on the leadership of Earvin 溺agicJohnson as a basketball player and businessman. Earvin 溺agicJohnson was most recognized as a basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Los Angeles Lakers. I chose Magic because he demonstrated great leadership among fellow teammates and throughout the NBA, and he continues to demonstrate leadership in the business world.
As an avid basketball player and fan I had the honor to meet Magic in the late 90's at a basketball summer camp. Even as a young student of the game I knew the man everyone knows as Magic would become a greater person and leader. During the summer camp Magic came in and spoke to everyone as a person not just a basketball star. Magic talked about winning a championship in college and NBA, achieving goals, education and motivation.
Basketball player, businessman, author.
Magic Johnson was born on August 14, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan. At Everett High School, Johnson earned his famous nickname, "Magic," after a sportswriter witnessed him score 36 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists in a single game. Johnson went on to play basketball for Michigan State University as a point guard. Johnson excelled during his freshman year, helping his team, the Spartans, clinch the Big Ten Conference title. The following year, he played an important role in taking the Spartans all the way to the NCAA Finals. The Spartans were victorious.
Johnson was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979, after two years of college. During his first season with the team he averaged 18 points, 7.7 rebounds,