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Discussion Post: Creativity Leadership and Public Health

I. Provide your own definition of creativity and explain how you would measure creativity. Explain your perspective on the origins of creativity; do you believe it is innate, learned, or a combination of both? Why?

II. The CDC slide presentation provides an overview of the ten essential public health services. These services are then categorized into three core functions as pictured on slide six. Select one of the ten essential services. Find an external source (article, website) that provides information about how the service you select has been or is being applied to a public health issue. In your discussion, identify which of the essential public health services you selected, the rationale for your selection, and briefly summarize what you learned from the external source you found. Be sure to provide the article reference information or website link at the end of your discussion.

III. Define leadership in your own words.

i. You can use analogies, actions, and attitudes to provide a full and clear picture of your definition of leadership.
ii. Remember to formally answer the question and participate with your classmates per the rubric requirements.

IV. Select one of the following questions to answer fully: Please only select one not all three to answer:

i. Why does diversity matter?
ii. What are the Diversity Wheel elements?
iii. In your own words how can you define the inclusive workplace?
iv. Remember to participate with your classmates throughout the week.

V. You will begin to explore your personal leadership philosophy. You will have the opportunity to revisit this later in the course.

i. Describe at least five attributes or characteristics you believe a good leader should possess along with an explanation as to why you believe each is important.