Lesson 1.4: Leadership

  • Lesson 1.4: Leadership

    Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to

    1.1 Analyze the characteristics of effective leaders

    1.2 Compare a variety of contemporary leadership theories

    1.3 Compare different leadership styles and describe how these styles are exemplified by a variety of business leaders



    • 1. The Visionary Leader. Their approach to leadership is summed up by the phrase, "Come with me."

      2. The Coaching Leader. Here the approach is "Try this."

      3. The Affiliative Leader. People come first with this kind of leader, who promotes harmony.

      4. The Democratic Leader. They ask, "What do you think?"

      5. The Pacesetting Leader. This leader says, "Do as I do, now."

      6. The Commanding Leader. They demand, "Do what I tell you


    • Six-Emotional-Leadership-Styles File
      Read the lesson note and answer the questions at the end. Post your notes in the homework forum.
    • Lesson 1.4 Glossary Quiz

      Do this quiz to check you know the vocabulary for this lesson.

    • Group Production:

      Prepare a skit to act out two different leadership styles. Two people can be followers and two people can be leaders. The class will guess which which leadership style each leader is using.

      (Note: This is one skit not two)


    • Lesson 1.4Homework Forum

      Home work

      Take notes using these questions. Organize your notes in a table format.

      3. What are the six leadership styles? Describe them using your own words.
      4. When should you use each style? 
      5. When should you not use each style?
      6. What skills are needed in each style?
      7. Which leadership styles do you think you are?
    • Lesson 1.4 Exit Card Questionnaire

      Do this short survey to reflect on how the lesson went and ask a question.