Leadership Styles
This leadership style is about making decisions together. The leader wants everyone to share ideas and listens to the group before deciding what to do.
What is democratic?
This civil rights leader is known for his “I Have a Dream” speech and his fight for equality in the 1960s.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This trait means you listen to others and show you care about their ideas.
What is a good listener?
This trait involves being reliable and getting things done on time, whether it’s assignments or helping others.
What is responsibilty?
This strength shows up when you love finishing your homework early and feel proud crossing things off your to-do list.
What is achieving?
This leadership style lets team members work independently and make their own decisions, with the leader stepping in only when asked.
What is Laissez-Faire?
This president led the country through the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing enslaved people.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This trait means telling the truth and being someone people can trust.
What is honesty?
DAILY DOUBLE
Leaders show this trait when they understand how others are feeling and respond with kindness and care.
What is empathy?
You get super focused when it’s a contest, and you always try to be the best—whether it’s a game or test.
What is competing?
This leadership style helps people grow by building on their strengths and giving guidance, feedback, and encouragement to reach long-term goals.
What is coaching?
This African American woman became a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement when she refused to give up her seat on a bus in 1955.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This kind of leader works with others and doesn’t try to take all the credit.
What is being a team player?
Leaders with this trait stay positive, even when things don’t go as planned, and help others feel motivated.
What is positivity?
You often think about your dream career or imagine what your high school life will be like.
What is a future thinker?
DAILY DOUBLE
This leadership style is confident and focused on goals, setting a clear vision, guiding with high expectations, while still listening and supporting the team.
What is Authoritative?
This leader co-founded the United Farm Workers union and fought for farm workers’ rights in the U.S.
Who is Cesar Chavez?
A leader with this trait always tries their best and doesn’t give up easily.
What is perseverance?
Leaders with this trait are confident in what they can do, but also open to learning from their mistakes.
What is confidence?
You always notice when a classmate is having a bad day and try to make them feel better.
What is caring?
This leadership style inspires others by encouraging growth and personal development, leading with vision, passion, and example.
What is transformational?
This activist co-founded the United Farm Workers with César Chávez and is known for the slogan "Sí, se puede" ("Yes, we can").
Who is Dolores Huerta?
This leader can find solutions instead of giving up or arguing.
What is problem-solving?
Leaders with this trait show respect by listening to others and treating everyone fairly.
What is respectfulness?
You walk into a room and people notice—you speak up, take charge, and naturally lead the group.
What is confidence/presence?