Basic Leadership 1

INTRODUCTION
TO LEADERSHIP

Module1:
What is
Leadership

Learning About
Leadership

Knowing Yourself
as a Leader

Theories of
Leadership

1.1: Learning
About
Leadership

What is

Leadership?

The

Difference
Between
Leading

and

Managing

Different
Leadership

Styles

Basic Traits
of a Leader

What is
Leadership?

Definition: Leadership is the
ability to guide, inspire, and
influence others to achieve a
common goal

Example: A team captain
encouraging their teammates to
play their best in a game.

Key Point: Leaders help bring out
the best in others

Why does leadership matter?

Answer in packet

Why Leadership Matters

Impact: Good
leadership can

motivate people,
create positive

change, and achieve

success.

Results: More

cohesive

relationships,

efficient processes,

respect amongst
participants, etc.

Leadership is not just stepping up in big
moments; it’s something we can practice every
day

Example: Helping a new student find
their way around campus

Leadership in Everyday Life

Open Ended

In what ways have you been using leadership at BJC?

Leading vs
Managing

Leading: Focusing on vision,
inspiration, and change

Managing: Focusing on
organizing, planning, and
controlling

Leaders vs
Managers

Leaders: Motivate and inspire
people to follow a vision

Managers: Ensure tasks are
completed efficiently and
effectively

Duration
Difference

Leading: Long-term investment
into others development

Managing: Short-term
organization for immediate
achievements

Balancing
Leadership and
Management

Both are important

for success

Example: A

school project

needs a leader to
inspire the team
and a manager to

keep things on

track

A single person
can hold both

roles or they can
be split between
multiple people

What is a
Leadership
Style?

Definition: Your unique way of
leading others

Examples: Being supportive,
giving clear instructions, inspiring
others

Importance: Helps you lead
effectively and connect with your
team

Types of Leadership

Autocratic

Democratic

Transactional

Transformational

Bureaucratic

Laissez-Faire

Servant

Autocratic Leadership

One person makes

all the decisions

without much input

from others

Example: A captain
deciding the team’s

strategy without

asking for
suggestions

Democratic Leadership

Everyone is
involved in

decision-making

Example: The
SGA president
asking members

to vote on an

activity

Transactional Leadership

The leader uses

rewards and

punishments to
motivate team

members

Example: A teacher
giving extra credit for

good behavior and
deducting points for

lateness

Transformational
Leadership

Inspiring and

motivating others to
achieve more than

they thought

possible

Example: A teacher

encouraging

students to aim for

higher goals

Bureaucratic Leadership

The leader follows

rules and procedures
strictly and expects
the same from team

members.

Example: A cafeteria

monitor enforcing
rules about noise

levels.

Laissez-Faire Leadership

A leader takes a

hands-off approach,

allowing team

members to make
their own decisions

Example: A group

project leader letting
each member choose

their own tasks

Servant Leadership

The leader focuses

on serving the

needs of the team

members and

helping them grow

Example: A mentor

helping students
develop their skills

Open Ended

Post Test: What is your leadership style?

Basic
Traits of
a Leader

Communication

Respect

Confidence

Integrity

Empathy

Communication
Skills

Good leaders listen,

speak clearly, and
share their ideas

effectively

Example: A leader
explaining the plan
for a group project

then answering

clarifying questions

The best leaders
show respect to
others even in
instances of
disagreement.

Showing respect to
others earns their

respect towards you.

Respect is necessary

to build a strong

team and get others
to follow your lead.

Confidence

Leaders believe in themselves and
their abilities

Practice: No one is born a great
leader. Even the best leaders
continue to practice and develop
their abilities

Example: Developing your public
speaking ability by practicing a
speech in the mirror

Doing the right thing when no one is watching

Leaders are not motivated by credit from others

Putting in the work behind the scenes motivates others to
buy in

Understanding and caring about the feelings of others

Example: A supervisor providing an extension on a project to
an employee who went through a personal issue

1.2: Knowing Yourself
as a Leader

Discovering Your
Leadership Style
01

Understanding
Your Strengths and
Areas to Improve

02

How to Achieve
Your Goals as a
Leader

03

Finding Your
Leadership Style

Reflect on how
you like to work
with others

1

Think about
leaders you
admire and why

2

Try different
styles in group
projects or
activities

3

Identifying
Your Strengths

Meaning: Things you are naturally
good at or have mastered through
practice

Examples: Communication,
problem-solving, creativity

Importance: Using your strengths
makes you a more effective leader

Open Ended

List two of your strengths.

Recognizing Areas to Improve

Task: Determine skills or
qualities you can work on

Examples: Patience, listening,
time management

Importance: Improving these
areas to helps you grow as a
leader

Open Ended

What areas did you identify for improvement in your professional character?

Balancing

Strengths and
Weaknesses

Self-reflection: Regularly assess
your strengths and weaknesses

Feedback: Ask for input from

teachers, friends, or family

Action Plan: Set goals to enhance

your strengths and address

weaknesses

Achieving Your Leadership Goals

1

Create a plan:
Break your
goal into
smaller steps

2

Stay
committed:
Keep focused
and persevere
through
challenges

3

Reflect and
adjust:
Regularly
review your
progress and
make
necessary
adjustments

1.3: Adaptive Leadership

Situational Leadership

Inspiring Change and Growth

What is

Situational
Leadership?

The idea says that there’s no one best way

to lead

A good leader can change their style

depending on the situation and needs of

the team

For example, A coach being strict during

practice but supportive during a tough game

Why Does the Situation Matter?

Different situations
need different kinds

of leadership

Image leading a

group project versus

leading a sporting
event. Would you

lead the same way in

both?

A good leader can
assess the situation
before determining

how best to lead

REFLECTION:
What Would
You Do?

Think of a situation where you
had to lead or make a decision

How did you decide what to do?
Did you consider the needs of the
situation?

Discuss if your style was the best
option or if another style could
have produced a stronger
outcome

Open Ended

Describe a situation where you
had to lead or make a decision.

How Do Leaders Inspire
Change?

They communicate a clear vision of the future

They motivate others through encouraging creativity and new ideas

They lead by example, showing their own commitment to growth

TASK:
Analyze an
Inspirational
Leaders

Think about a leader you admire.
What type of leadership do they
possess?

What about this leader inspires
you?

How can you use those ideas to
inspire others around you on
campus?

Open Ended

Think about a leader do you admire.
What type of leadership do they
possess?

EXIT TICKET

Build a leader

What leadership skills would your leader have?
Describe your version of a leader and present to training class