Lesson 9: Becoming an Inclusive Leader in the Twenty-First Century

Analysis of the movie, Crash (25 points)
Note: This movie explores complex racial and social issues that are pertinent to the course. Crash is rated R for language, sexual content, and some violence.
The late movie critic, Roger Ebert, stated that Crash is a movie about progress. The movie shows the complexity of prejudice. As you are completing this class, how would you examine the movie from your perspective?
What is your story? Discuss a time in which you held a bigoted opinion, but you were able to change your attitude.
What are the themes in Crash that resonate with you (e.g., classism, racism, or sexism)? Which group do you feel is most affected by bigotry?
Other than in the media, where have you seen racism? Within your sphere of influence (e.g., family, school, work, and community), can you describe an example of a representative group?
Do you support Ebert’s notion that the movie is about progress?
Pick one of the individual situations. What skill or strategy discussed in this lesson would you use to change the perceptions or outcome?

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NDQ and A – My Sphere of Influence (25 points)
Review your readings and multi-media resources on specific topics as outlined in this lesson. Your essay reflections should address the following questions. Also, your essay question responses should demonstrate: (1) understanding of the lesson, (2) reflection of your analysis, (3) and citations of lesson resources used to support your ideas.
What are the traits of an inclusive leader? Compare and contrast what it means to be a leader vs being a manager.
Refer to the Sphere of Influence diagram. Who is in your sphere of influence and why?
In what arenas (e.g. work, family, community, friends) do you have the power to make something better?
If you have the power, how do you utilize your current sphere of influence to create change? Provide an example.
Throughout this class the discussion has been about why we need to promote inclusiveness. Currently, hate crimes are increasing directed at one or more of the “isms” (e.g., Racism. Sexism, Classism, Ableism, Anti-Semitism, Ageism and Heterosexism.) This rise is based on a negative prejudgment for the purpose of maintaining control and power. Select one or more of “isms”. Using your sphere of influence, what steps would you take to bring about a change?

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