Unit E: Leadership & Self-Development

Which is a not a benefit of working with a team?

• Product gets finished faster

• More individual work

• Hearing different ideas & opinions

• Improving your public speaking skills

Which is not a characteristic of a good team member?

• Respecting others opinions

• Taking control of the entire project

• Getting everyone involved in the conversation

• Good communication

What is leadership?

• The ability to inspire confidence and loyalty so that others follow willingly in order to achieve a desired goal

• The ability to complete a project before everyone else

• An individual who has authority telling others what to do in order to achieve a desired goal

• A person that is born, not made

List all of the correct answers to this question: Why are team leaders necessary?

• A team leader give directions

• Everyone will try to lead

• A team leader keeps the project organized

• Team leaders will take control and do most of the work

Which is not an advantage of becoming a leader?

• To gain maturity

• To earn the respect of others

• Learn listening skills

• All of these are advantages

T/F: Leaders are born, not made.

• True

• False

Which response best fits this advantage of leadership: "to learn to respect the opinions of others"

• "That is a terrible idea, Brittany"

• "Will this work? I believe we can come up with a better solution."

• "Oh man, no way. That's the best you could come up with?"

• **Do not respond to your teammates ideas.

Which is not a disadvantage of becoming a leader?

• Extra work to know your content, project details, etc.

• Must be willing to work harder than anyone else

• Must be able to remain optimistic and enthusiastic

• To earn the respect of others

How can a coach convince others that they are a leader?

• By using the strengths and weaknesses of the team correctly

• Be fair to the players

• Motivate the team to take responsibility for their actions

• All of these are correct

How can you be a leader in JAG's Career Association (club)? List all that apply!

• Holding an office (e.g. President, Secretary, Treasurer)

• Being an active member of a committee to generate new ideas

• Not being engaged or taking initiative

• Reaching out to leaders in our community for guest speakers

• Reaching out to businesses for possible field trips