Lecture 1

Question 1

What is leadership?

Answer 1

The action of leading a group or organization, impacting people at various scales

Question 2

What are key leadership skills?

Answer 2

Communication, visions, problem-solving, empathy and integrity

Question 3

How does leadership differ from management?

Answer 3

Leadership focuses on creating positive change through vision and strategy

Question 4

What is the trait theory?

Answer 4

The theory that suggests innate qualities determine leadership, but is criticized for limiting growth potential

Question 5

What is transformational leadership?

Answer 5

A type of leadership that inspires and empowers team members to achieve goals and reach their full potential

Question 6

What is situational leadership?

Answer 6

Type of leadership that adapts leadership style to the group’s maturity or developmental level

Question 7

What are the two types of modern leadership?

Answer 7

Authentic leadership and Compassionate leadership

Question 8

What are the three leadership theories?

Answer 8

Trait theory, Transformational leadership and Situational leadership

Question 9

What is authentic leadership?

Answer 9

Type of leadership that emphasizes genuineness, self-awareness, and putting team goals ahead of personal agendas

Question 10

What is compassionate leadership?

Answer 10

Type of leadership that focuses on relationships, empathy, and supporting team members to reach their full potential