Background Information `Ultimately a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus” (King, 1967, para. 19). In this first module, you will critically analyze the meaning of leadership. How is leadership defined? Is there universal agreement about what leadership is? How do you personally define leadership? In our textbook, The Art of Leadership, Manning and Curtis (2014) provide several frameworks for thinking about leadership: as a trait, as an ability, as a skill, as a behavior, as a relationship, and as an influence on process. Consider whether any of these frameworks resonate with your views. Throughout this course, remain open to examining, understanding, and even refining your own views.