Book Basics
Who wrote "How to lead when you're not in charge"
Clay Scroggins
Which behaviour involves taking responsibility for your own actions, attitude, and growth?
Lead Yourself
An activity goes badly, but a staff member stays calm and owns their mistake. Which behaviour are they demonstrating?
Lead Yourself
Leadership is about influence not _________!
Authority
Which behaviour asks you to remain constructive and encouraging when things go wrong?
Choose Positivity
Attendance at a recreation program drops. Instead of guessing why, a worker asks residents for feedback. Which behavior is this?
Think Critically
What does it mean to lead without formal authority
To positively influence people without being their supervisor
Which behaviour means asking why a problem exists before proposing a solution?
Think Critically
A resident is left out during a game, so the recreation assistant offers support without being asked. Which behaviour fits best?
Reject Passivity
In the book's Identity Crisis theme, what should NOT determine whether you see yourself as a leader?
Your job title or position.
Which behaviour means taking initiative instead of waiting for someone else to act?
Reject Passivity
A recreation assistant makes sure every resident can take part in an activity. What value are they supporting?
Inclusion
Explain the difference between authority and influence in one sentence
Authority is formal decision-making power
Influence is the ability to affect others' choices or attitudes.
Name all four main behaviours Scroggins describes
Lead Yourself
Choose Positivity
Think Critically
Reject Passivity.
An outing isn't accessible to one resident. Name TWO things a TR leader should consider before recommending a change.
Accessibility/inclusion and participant safety