solved There are four mini papers in the course, each requiring

There are four mini papers in the course, each requiring you to complete research on a given topic and integrate the course material.
Mini Paper #3 is due at the end of Module 6 and deals with evaluation of the traits commonly assigned to male and female leaders.
In Chapter 6 of the textbook, there is a discussion on the research on sex/gender stereotypes and leadership stereotypes that began with Virginia Schein back in the 1970s. Over the past 40 years, various researchers, including Powell himself, have found that little has changed in the way society views male and female leaders. Specifically, there is still a tendency among men and women alike to prefer male leaders over female leaders and a prevalent stereotype that links masculine traits to effective leadership.
Research conducted since the late 1990s on transformational leadership, however, has sought to change this predominate “think good manager/leader–think male” connection. As summarized by Powell, numerous studies show that women score higher on each dimension associated with transformational leadership while men score higher on non-transformational dimensions that are less effective for leadership.
Transformational leadership provides us with a mixed-gender formula for what makes a leader successful in helping followers become fully engaged, respectful team members who work together to achieve personal and organizational success. Some aspects of transformational leadership are more feminine in their focus while others are more masculine in focus. In other words, leaders need both to be effective.
For this assignment, select two well-known leaders—one female and one male—and review information on their leadership style and behaviors. Be sure to select leaders about whom enough published material can be found. Identify and describe their leadership style and behaviors, linking these to the theories described in Chapter 6. Discuss how each leader is perceived with respect to his/her gender-related traits (more masculine or feminine) and how effective/successful each has been or are perceived to be.
For example, two popular, successful female leaders with differing gender traits are Angela Merkel, Germany’s Chancellor, and Oprah Winfrey, American media mogul and international philanthropist. Merkel, the first female and youngest Chancellor in the country’s history, is noted for her masculine characteristics, which many associate with her interests in, and training as, a scientist in the field of physics. Winfrey, the first African-American billionaire and highly respected media figure, is noted for her feminine traits of compassion for others. Both have been successful in their spheres of influence as leaders.
Two popular, successful male leaders with differing gender traits are Nelson Mandela and Donald Trump. Nelson Mandela, though he began his political activism with an aggressive philosophy that included violence as a viable alternative against the war on apartheid, experienced a powerful transformation in his 27 years as a political prisoner that led him to a more compassionate view of others and the emotional intelligence needed to negotiate peace.
Donald Trump, a lightning rod for controversy, is without doubt a successful businessman who personifies the masculine traits of independence, aggressiveness, and competitiveness. His blunt, no-nonsense approach to dealing with people appeals to some; while others find such behavior offensive. Regardless of whether one likes or dislikes him, he is a successful businessperson (proving his financial resilience time and again), who isn’t afraid to take on a challenge.
List of Potential Leaders for the Assignment
Here is a list of leaders that you may select in completing this assignment. However, these are just suggestions. You may choose other leaders not on this list, but be sure to confirm your selection with the instructor to ensure the leaders you choose have enough published material about them to complete the assignment.
Male and Female Leaders of the World
Male Leaders
Female Leaders
Henry Fords
Oprah Winfrey
Sam Walton
Anita Roddick
Jack Welch
Martha Stewart
Lee Lacocca
Meg Whitman
Michael Bloomberg
Carly Fiorina
Jeff Bezos
Mary Kay Ash
Richard Branson
Andrea Jung
Nelson Mandela
Indra Nooyi
Rupert Murdoch
Irene Rosenfeld
Bill Gates
Margaret Thatcher
George Soros
Patricia Woertz
Jeffrey Immelt
Angela Braly
Walt Disney
Ellen Kullman
Michael Dell
Ursula Bums
Donald Trump
Carol Bartz
Anthony Robbins
Coco Chanel
Mark Zuckerberg
Debbi Fields
Steve Jobs
Estée Lauder
Mahatma Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
The resulting paper should be a summary and analysis of each leader you have selected. Organize your paper into the following sections:

Title page
Table of Contents
Introduction (1–2 paragraphs summarizing the topic and identifying the leaders selected)
Background (brief description of each leader including their background, major achievements, and failures)
Analysis (brief analysis of each leader’s gender-related traits, for example, masculine and feminine traits they demonstrate, and a brief analysis of how these particular traits relate to their leadership style/behaviors. Include in your analysis a discussion of whether or not you believe their sex and gender has helped or hurt their success or failure as a leader)
Conclusion (1–2 paragraph review of your findings)