Leadership Styles
A leader who inspires others with vision is called a _____ leader.
Visionary, Transformational
True or False: Leaders always need to be the smartest in the room.
False
What is the first step in solving a team problem?
Identify the problem
True or False: Active listening means fully concentrating on the speaker.
True
You’re given a team of cats 🐱 instead of humans. How do you get them to follow instructions?
Use creativity, patience, treats/bribes, assign “roles” based on personality
Which style involves delegating tasks and trusting the team to act?
Delegator
Define the word ‘visionary.’
Someone who has a clear, inspiring long-term goal or vision
Name one benefit of brainstorming.
Generates ideas, encourages creativity, finds multiple solutions
Which communication style is most direct and clear?
Assertive, Direct
Your office printer comes alive and starts spewing paper everywhere. What do you do?
Calm down, organize the mess, redirect team efforts, use humor to lighten tension
Name a trait common to a ‘coach’ leadership style.
Supportive, Encouraging, Mentoring, Guides team
Give one example of an effective team-building activity.
Trust exercises, problem-solving games, team workshops, collaborative challenges
If two team members disagree, what’s the best approach?
Mediate, listen to both sides, find common ground, compromise
Give an example of non-verbal communication.
Body language, facial expressions, gestures, eye contact
Your team must complete a task while hopping on one leg. How do you lead them?
Motivate, encourage, set rules, make it a game, reward creativity
You have a team that resists change. Which style works best?
Transformational, Persuasive, Visionary
Which leadership style is best for creative projects?
Transformational, Visionary, Coaching
Define ‘collaborative decision-making.’
Decisions made together with input from all team members
You need to give critical feedback without hurting feelings. Which method?
Sandwich method (positive-negative-positive), constructive feedback, tactful approach
You’re hosting a virtual meeting, but everyone’s video keeps freezing. How do you solve it?
Use chat, set clear instructions, assign roles, turn it into a creative icebreaker, laugh it off
Compare transformational and transactional leadership styles.
Transformational: inspires and motivates; Transactional: focuses on tasks, rules, and rewards
Explain the difference between a leader and a manager.
Leader: inspires, guides, motivates; Manager: organizes, plans, executes
You are leading a virtual team. Name 3 ways to maintain engagement.
Regular check-ins, interactive tools, clear goals, recognition, team-building activities
Explain the difference between assertive and aggressive communication.
Assertive: expresses needs clearly while respecting others; Aggressive: expresses needs in a hostile or disrespectful way
You’re given a bag of random objects (spoon, sock, balloon) and must “invent” a team product in 5 minutes. What do you do?
Brainstorm fast, assign roles, combine objects creatively, present with confidence