Leadership Powers
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leaders
100

 a captain or club president leads by example, does the right thing even when no one is looking, and earns the respect of the group what would this be considered 

Being a role model 

100

 This type of student boss only talks to their group members to hand out strict assignments, check off checkboxes, or hand out punishments.

Transactional/bossy 

100

This foundational "T-word" is the single most important thing a leader must build before a group can successfully work together.

What is trust 

100

This common trap happens when a student leader tries to control every single tiny detail of what their teammates are doing.

micromanaging 

100

This Pakistani teenager survived an attack to become a global advocate for girls' education, eventually becoming the youngest-ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Malala Yousafzai?

200

This power involves getting your group excited about a project or goal by painting an enthusiastic, positive picture of what you can accomplish together.

inspiring others 

200
  • Instead of doing all the work themselves or dictating every step, a transformational leader does this, giving team members the power to make choices.

empowering or trusting others

empowering trusting leaders 


200

This 2-word phrase describes a team environment where students feel safe to speak up, share wild ideas, or make mistakes without being laughed at

safe space


200

If a club president graduates and the entire club immediately falls apart, it means the leader didn't spend enough time doing this for the younger members.

Training/preparing new leaders 


200

This U.S. President used his transformational leadership to guide the country through the Civil War, using his famous "Team of Rivals" cabinet to listen to opposing viewpoints and ultimately pass the 13th Amendment.

Abraham Lincoln

300
  • A student leader uses this power when they challenge the team to brainstorm fresh ideas, try new things, and solve problems creatively.

Encouraging creative thinking 

300

A bossy student demands that everyone listens to their ideas; a transformational leader focuses on building this type of vision that the whole group agrees on.

shared goal/ vision consideration 


300

When a sports team or class group stops arguing over who is the "best" and starts working toward one big, combined objective

Teamwork


300

When a group faces a sudden change—like a canceled event or a tight deadline—the leader needs to heavily increase this action to keep everyone calm.

communication

400

This means taking the time to listen to each team member one-on-one, making sure everyone feels included, and helping them grow their unique skills.

Showing individual care 

400

Instead of taking all the credit when a presentation goes perfectly, a transformational student leader makes sure to do this for their teammates.

Give credit where where it is due 

400

Choosing only your closest friends for the best roles in a group project is a leadership mistake known by this "F-word."

Favoritism

500
  • a student leader tells everyone to work hard but spends the whole club meeting on their phone, they are failing this specific "Leadership Power.

Not Leading by Example 

500

This 2-word term means being able to understand your own feelings, stay calm under stress, and understand how your teammates are feeling.




What is emotional intelligence 

500

This simple 4-letter tool stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, and it helps student groups plan their next big project

SWOT Analysis