12 - Leadership

Question 1

What are some leadership skills?

Answer 1

• Communicator
• Motivator
• Creative
• Gives timely and useful feedback
• Positive
• Adaptable

Question 2

What do we need leaders to do?

Answer 2

• Ensure all voices are heard
• Advocate for those who aren’t in a position to
• Create and maintain a system of continued development

Question 3

What does a manager do?

Answer 3

• Ask how and when
• Short range focus
• Maintain
• Operate
• Have subordinates

Question 4

What does a leader do?

Answer 4

• Ask what and why
• Long term vision
• Develop
• Motivate
• Have followers

Question 5

What is the difference between formal and informal leaders?

Answer 5

• Formal leaders have official roles and are expected to lead (CEO, Dean, team captain)
• Informal leaders have influence and can influence others because of the experiences, skills or traits they possess

Question 6

Qualities of a strong leader

Answer 6

• Free will (engagement) vs. forced will (compliance)
• Make people want to do things
• Engage people to remain or continue

Question 7

What are some relevant leadership theories?

Answer 7

• Great Man Theory (1840’s)
• The Trait Theory (1930-40’s)
• The Behavioural Theory (1940-50’s)
• Contingency Theory (1960’s)
• Transactional Leadership (1970’s)
• Transformational Leadership (1970’s)

Question 8

Describe servant leadership

Answer 8

• Leader listens to followers
• Leader is attentive to the needs of the followers
• Leader empowers followers and helps develop them to their full potential