Born Or Made?
Does Trait Theory claim that leaders are born or made?
Born
Which trait is described as being energetic, loud, outgoing, and charismatic?
Extraversion
What famous British Prime Minister was used as the historical example of Trait Theory?
Winston Churchill.
What is the BIGGEST weakness/downside of Trait Theory?
It ignores the situation or environment.
What is the main 5-word takeaway phrase that both partners shout at the end?
"LEADERS ARE BORN, NOT MADE!"
What 19th-century idea did Trait Theory evolve from?
The "Great Man" Theory.
Which trait is defined as being honest, reliable, and having strong moral character?
Integrity.
What major historical event was happening when Winston Churchill led Britain?
World War ll
Which department in a company uses Trait Theory during hiring?
The Human Resources (HR) department.
Name ONE of the 3 traits Partner B asked the class to stand up for during the activity.
Being loud & outgoing, staying calm in a panic, OR quick problem solving.
Who was the historian that introduced the "Great Man" theory?
Thomas Carlyle.
Which trait helps leaders stay calm, cool, and collected under extreme pressure?
Emotional Stability.
Name TWO examples of Trait Leaders you can find in a high school setting.
Student Council President and Sports Captain.
What kinds of tests do HR departments use to evaluate candidates based on Trait Theory?
Personality or psychometric tests.
What went wrong during the 30-second mini-skit scenario?
The computer crashed 5 minutes before the presentation.
According to Trait Theory, what does leadership depend on rather than learned skills?
Natural personality traits.
How does the trait of "Intelligence" help a leader during a crisis?
It helps them process hard information and make fast decisions.
Which two traits gave Winston Churchill his historical leadership reputation during the crisis?
bravery and confidence.
What example did Partner B use to prove that the environment or situation matters?
A sports captain failing at leading a chess club.
In the mini-skit, what specific orders did Danielle give when the computer crashed?
Told Sophie to go get the teacher and said they would write the points on paper.
According to Sophie, why can’t a non-natural leader become an elite leader under this theory?
Because you can't just take a weekend workshop to become one if you weren't born with the traits.
Why is "Self-Confidence" an important trait according to your presentation?
Believing in yourself makes other people trust you.
Why do people follow a Trait Leader in high school according to Danielle?
Because of their natural personality and presence, not just their title.
Besides ignoring the situation, name ONE other downside/con of Trait Theory mentioned in the script.
Scientists could never agree on ONE perfect list of traits OR it is discouraging to non-natural leaders.
According to Sophie, what made Danielle step up and give orders during the skit panic?
Their natural traits kicked in under stress.