Leadership Basics
What is Leadership?
Influencing and guiding others toward a goal.
Two teammates start arguing during a project. What should you do as the leader?
Calm the situation and help them communicate.
Is listening part of communication? True of False?
True
What is teamwork?
People working together toward a shared goal.
Can you be a leader without having a leadership title?
Yes
Name two qualities of a good leader?
Examples include honesty, confidence, responsibility, respect, communication, empathy, integrity, decision making, emotional intelligence, teamwork, accountability
Your friend wants you to break a rule because everybody does it. What should you do?
Make your own responsible decision.
What is active listening?
Active listening is giving someone your attention and trying to understand what they are saying.
Should every team member have the exact same strengths?
No, different strengths can help the team
Name one way you can show leadership at Job Corps.
Helping others, following expectations, taking initiative, being dependable, etc.
What does accountability mean?
Taking responsibility/ownership for your actions and decisions
Someone criticizes your idea in front of everyone. What is the leadership response?
Stay calm, listen, and respond respectfully.
Name one example of positive body language
Eye contact, appropriate posture, facing the speaker, etc.
What should a leader do when someone is struggling?
Support them, communicate, and help find a solution
You’re late for work because you overslept. What’s the accountable response?
Admit what happened, communicate, and correct the behavior.
Why is setting an example important?
People often follow what leaders do, not just what they say.
Your team fails because you made the wrong decision. What should you do?
Take accountability and work toward a solution.
Why can your tone matter as much as your words?
Tone affects how your message is interpreted
Name three things successful teams need
Communication, trust, accountability, cooperation, clear goals, etc.
Your supervisor gives you feedback you disagree with. What should you do?
Listen respectfully, ask questions, and discuss your perspective appropriately.
What is the difference between a boss and a leader?
A boss can simply give directions, a leader guides, supports, motivates, and sets an example.
Someone disrespects you and you're extremely angry. What three steps should you use?
Pause, Think and Choose
Why is communication important?
Communication is important because helps people share ideas, builds trust, help understand expectations, and helps people work together efficiently.
Your team has five people but only two are doing the work. As leader, what would you do?
Address the issue, clarify responsibilities, and hold everyone accountable.
What matters more what you say you are or what you consistently do?
What you consistently do; leadership is demonstrated through actions.