Leadership Qualities and Organizational Structures

The video explores the debate on whether leaders are born or made, suggesting that while some individuals like Nelson Mandela may be natural leaders, most people have the potential to lead if given the right circumstances, opportunities, and education. It highlights the role of positive cultures in fostering leadership and contrasts this with bureaucratic environments that stifle leadership development.

What is the belief about the potential for leadership in individuals?

• Leaders are only made through education.

• Leadership is solely a natural trait.

• Everyone has the potential to lead.

• Only a few people are born leaders.

Which factor is NOT mentioned as important for evoking leadership potential?

• Opportunities

• Mentorship

• Financial resources

• Education

Why is intellectual ability important for leaders?

• It ensures leaders are liked by everyone.

• It allows leaders to set an agenda for change.

• It guarantees financial success.

• It helps leaders to be emotionally powerful.

What is a characteristic of communities that produce more leaders?

• They have a positive culture.

• They are highly bureaucratic.

• They discourage initiative.

• They rely on a single leader.

How do positive cultures contribute to leadership development?

• By discouraging change.

• By empowering individuals to take initiative.

• By limiting opportunities for growth.

• By focusing on hierarchical structures.

What is a feature of closed and bureaucratic organizations?

• They encourage innovation.

• They are controlled by a small group.

• They are open to new ideas.

• They empower everyone to lead.

What is a consequence of hierarchical and top-down structures?

• They encourage open communication.

• They foster leadership skills.

• They limit leadership opportunities.

• They promote diversity.

What makes Nelson Mandela an exceptional leader?

• His ability to hold grudges.

• His focus on personal gain.

• His avoidance of difficult situations.

• His natural leadership qualities.

What was one of Nelson Mandela's significant achievements?

• Avoiding prison time.

• Focusing solely on economic growth.

• Repairing a troubled nation.

• Maintaining a hierarchical government.

What quality of Mandela is highlighted in the context of leadership?

• His focus on personal success.

• His capacity to forgive his enemies.

• His intellectual weakness.

• His inability to forgive.