Leadership Terms
the act of guiding or directing others
leadership
What is delegative leadership?
A leader who authorizes another person to speak and act on their behalf.
Identify this strategy: During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stood before the nation, announcing a nationwide lockdown. While the country braced for difficult times she also strictly followed the same restrictions, staying home with her family, and wearing masks when out.
What is leading by example
Employing good listening skills, giving effective feedback, and facilitating discussion are aspects of a leader's what?
ability to communicate well
Complete this phrase: Humility is the state of being ______________ and ______________ to others.
modest and respectful
This leader takes charge and tells others what to do and sees that they do it
The Autocratic Leader
Some employees are motivated by incentives. List 3 incentives that may motivate an employee.
salary or wages, paid time off, holidays and vacation time, employee benefits, health insurance, sick days.
This characteristic allows leaders to often enjoy socializing and may do a good job at cultivating team spirit
People Oriented
Define the term management
the act of directing people and using resources to accomplish goals
A leader who involves all members of a group in discussion of issues and decisions
The Democratic Leader
List the 5 C's of effective communication and tell what they mean.
Clear, concise, complete, correct and courteous
This characteristic of a good leader makes them very productive and able to effectively get the job done balancing the social needs of the group
Task Orientated
A "natural born leader" is an example of this
What are leadership traits
Hitler is an example of an __________ leader
Autocratic Leader
What are intangible rewards?
intangible rewards are non-physical incentives that recognize and appreciate someone's efforts, often focused on emotional or psychological benefits rather than material ones.
The characteristic of a leader who knows which type of leadership will be most effective when leading their group
Flexibility
A leader who knows where the company is headed and how they want it to grow and go is known as a leader with what?
vision
Obama is an example of an _________ leader
Explain two advantages of delegating tasks as a leader?
Gives the manager more free time to do other things. It shows the employee that the manager has confidence in his or her abilities.
This characteristic describes a leader who understands and cares about the well-being and perspectives of their team members, building strong relationships based on trust.
empathetic