6.2 Leadership Styles
This “Reaching New Heights” lesson (RNH.6.2: Leadership Styles) teaches students about three basic leadership styles—autocratic (telling/persuading), laissez-faire (joining/delegating), and democratic (consulting)—and the situations in which each is most effective. Through discussion, a “Party Host” e-Moment role-play activity, and an activity sheet, students identify and conceptualize the styles and reflect on their own personal leadership style.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify three basic leadership styles.
- Discuss similarities and differences among leadership styles.
- Identify their personal leadership style.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- Writing utensils
- Party favors, supplies, and minimal costuming
- RNH.6.2.AS.A – one per student
- Purpose
- The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand different leadership styles and help them identify their leadership style.
- Connection Questions
- 1. Why is it important for us to identify our personal leadership style? 2. What did you learn about yourself during this lesson? 3. Why is it important for us to identify the leadership style of our classmates? 4. How can I use what I know about my leadership style and leadership styles in general to build influence? 5. Who of my classmates can I learn from in order to improve my leadership abilities?
- LifeKnowledge Precepts Addressed
- Action: A1, A2, A5, A7; Relationships: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5; Vision: C4; Character: D1, D3, D5; Awareness: E3; Continuous Improvement: F3; Social Growth: H1, H3; Mental Growth: J3, J4; Communications: M5; Decision Making: N1, N2; Flexibility and Adaptability: O3