JLBC LEADERSHIP STYLES
Overview Statement: Experts have found that leaders exhibit two kinds of behaviors: task and relationship. Leaders must be able to adjust their style to address these two behaviors appropriately, depending on the situation.
Connection to the Curriculum: JLBC Learn to Lead, Team Leadership.
Estimated Time: 25-30 Minutes
Resources Required: JLBC Learn to Lead, Module Two; Whiteboard (or chalkboard, butcher paper or
easel pad).
Key Terms:
Relationship – “The connection between two or more people or groups and their involvement with one another.” Encarta Dictionary
Task – “A job assigned to somebody.” Encarta Dictionary INTRODUCTION
Attention: The story is about a paratrooper landing near a farmhouse during World War II and asking the farmer, “Do you know where all the troops are? I am their leader.”
Motivation: There are two ways to examine this story: The leader is clueless, or the troops were self-sufficient. We won’t know what is true until we meet with the leader and discover their leadership style.
Overview: In today’s lesson, we will discuss the two behaviors leaders typically exhibit: task and relationship. Experts contend leaders must be able to balance these two behaviors appropriately depending on each situation.
Your role in this discussion is to be an active participant. You are free to share your views. Please be involved and considerate of one another. My role will be to take notes on what you come up with.
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