Tv Show Characters
This character from The Office is the regional manager who often tries to motivate his employees, even when his methods are questionable.
Who is Michael Scott?
This leadership style involves making decisions with input and participation from team members.
What is democratic leadership?
A team member consistently arrives late to meetings, delaying everyone else's work. What is the main problem?
What is a lack of punctuality and accountability?
A coworker listens without interrupting and asks questions to understand your perspective. Red flag or green flag?
What is a green flag?
A team captain encourages teammates after they make mistakes instead of blaming them. What leadership quality is being demonstrated?
What is encouragement and support?
In Ted Lasso, this coach is known for his optimism, empathy, and ability to build trust with his team.
Who is Ted Lasso?
This leadership style focuses on inspiring people through a shared vision and encouraging them to grow and improve.
What is transformational leadership?
A manager assigns a project but never explains the deadline or expectations. What leadership mistake did the manager make?
What is unclear communication?
A manager gives feedback by embarrassing an employee in front of the entire team. Red flag or green flag?
What is a red flag?
A coach changes the team's strategy at halftime because the original plan is not working. What leadership skill is being demonstrated?
What is adaptability?
In Parks and Recreation, this character is hardworking, organized, and deeply committed to public service.
Who is Leslie Knope?
This leadership style gives team members considerable independence to make decisions and manage their own work.
What is laissez-faire leadership?
One employee takes credit for the entire team's work during a presentation. What issue does this demonstrate?
What is a lack of integrity and recognition of others?
A team member admits they made a mistake and explains how they will correct it. Red flag or green flag?
What is a green flag?
A player takes responsibility for a costly mistake instead of blaming a teammate. What leadership quality does this demonstrate?
What is accountability?
In Stranger Things, this police chief demonstrates courage and takes responsibility for protecting his community, even when the situation becomes dangerous.
Who is Jim Hopper?
This leadership style emphasizes clear expectations, rules, rewards, and consequences.
What is transactional leadership?
A leader makes every decision without consulting the team, even when employees have valuable expertise. What problem might this create?
What is a lack of collaboration and employee empowerment?
During a disagreement, someone says, “You never do anything right,” instead of discussing the specific issue. Red flag or green flag?
What is a red flag?
A star athlete puts the team's success ahead of personal statistics and helps teammates perform better. What leadership principle does this demonstrate?
What is teamwork and putting the team first?
In The Bear, this chef's struggle to balance high standards, stress, and relationships with his team shows how a leader's behavior can affect workplace culture.
Who is Carmy Berzatto?
A leader adjusts their approach based on an employee's experience, confidence, and the needs of the situation. What is this approach called?
What is situational leadership?
Two employees have a disagreement, but their manager ignores it until the conflict affects the entire team. What did the manager fail to do?
What is addressing conflict early and constructively?
A leader communicates a difficult decision honestly, explains the reasoning, and gives team members an opportunity to ask questions. Red flag or green flag?
What is a green flag?
A team loses an important game, reviews what went wrong, and uses the experience to improve its next performance. What leadership quality is demonstrated?
What is resilience and a growth mindset?