Styles
Brian volunteering to write a letter that represents everyone reflects this group-centered leadership style.
What is democratic leadership?
John Bender shows what leadership trait when he challenges the group to stop pretending and be honest about who they really are.
What is emerging leadership?
During this stage, members rely heavily on authority figures like Assistant Principal Vernon for structure.
What is forming?
As the assistant principal, Richard Vernon holds this type of power because of his official position at the school.
What is legitimate power?
When Vernon leaves the library and the students manage themselves, this style briefly emerges.
What is laissez-faire?
Andrew Clark demonstrates this leadership trait by helping others open up and by physically showing vulnerability during the group discussion.
What is servant leadership?
The emotional circle conversation about parental pressure reflects this stage.
What is norming?
Vernon threatens students with more detention, demonstrating this punishment-based power.
What is coercive power?
Low relationship focus and high task focus best describe this leadership style seen in detention.
What is authoritarian leadership?
This “Princess” shows growth in emotional intelligence when she listens without judgment and begins to empathize with her classmates.
Who is Claire Standish?
Disagreements fueled by social status and stereotypes intensify this stage of development.
What is storming?
When Bender becomes the emotional catalyst of the group discussion, he briefly holds this type of influence built on personality.
What is referent power?
The emotional breakthrough conversation demonstrates this style of leadership that changes people from the inside out.
What is transformational?
Brian Johnson demonstrates this type of leadership trait by asking insightful questions and ultimately writing the letter that represents the group.
What is reflective?
Uncertainty about group norms and expectations is a defining emotional trait of this stage.
What is forming?
When Brian writes the letter representing the group’s collective voice, he demonstrates this influence rooted in competence.
What is expert power?
Challenging group members to think differently about themselves demonstrates this component.
Intellectual stimulation
This leadership trait is displayed when the group shifts from stereotypes to mutual understanding and shared identity.
What is collaborative leadership?
Writing one unified letter that represents all five students reflects this productive stage.
What is performing?
The transformation from isolated cliques to a united group shows how influence can shift from positional power to this broader category.
What is shared power?