4Unit 1 Exploring Leadership Concepts

What is the definition of leadership?

• The process of making decisions without consulting others.

• A method of enforcing rules and regulations.

• The act of following orders without question.

• The ability to guide and influence others towards achieving common goals.

How does management differ from leadership?

• Management is a role; leadership is a title.

• Management is about inspiring others; leadership is about enforcing rules.

• Management is about processes and systems; leadership is about people and vision.

• Management focuses solely on financial outcomes; leadership ignores them.

Are leaders born or made? Discuss.

• Leadership is solely a result of environment.

• Leaders are only born, not made.

• Leaders are both born and made.

• Only experience can create a leader.

What are the key characteristics of a 21st-century leader?

• Isolationism

• Authoritarianism

• Short-term focus

• Adaptability, technological proficiency, emotional intelligence, inclusivity, collaboration, vision, and social responsibility.

In what ways do classical leaders differ from modern leaders?

• Classical leaders prioritize teamwork over individual authority.

• Classical leaders focus on inclusivity and open communication.

• Classical leaders differ from modern leaders in their reliance on authority and hierarchy versus collaboration and inclusivity.

• Modern leaders often rely on strict hierarchies to make decisions.

How can leadership facilitate digital transformation in education?

• Leadership is only responsible for budgeting in education.

• Leadership has no impact on stakeholder engagement.

• Leadership drives vision, culture, resources, and stakeholder engagement for digital transformation in education.

• Leadership focuses solely on technology implementation.

Name one significant contribution of Mahatma Gandhi as a leader.

• Promotion of non-violent resistance (Satyagraha)

• Promotion of industrialization

• Support for colonial rule

• Advocacy for armed conflict

What leadership qualities did Nelson Mandela exhibit?

• Avoidance of difficult conversations

• Resilience, empathy, commitment to justice, ability to inspire, and willingness to forgive.

• Focus on personal gain

• Indifference to others' feelings

How did Maria Montessori influence educational leadership?

• Maria Montessori influenced educational leadership through her child-centered approach and emphasis on autonomy in learning.

• By advocating for strict discipline in classrooms.

• By promoting standardized testing methods.

• Through her focus on teacher-centered instruction.

What role did Mother Teresa play in leadership within humanitarian efforts?

• She focused solely on animal rights activism.

• Mother Teresa played a pivotal role in leadership within humanitarian efforts by founding the Missionaries of Charity and inspiring global compassion and service.

• Mother Teresa was known for her work in environmental conservation.

• Mother Teresa was a political leader in India.