1. LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS1 HSS 1080 Introduction assignments

2. Directions
Introduction activities: (record responses in a format of your choice – e.g. paper notebook, Word document, audio recording, etc.)
View 2 or more of the suggested videos on leaders who inspire (see course website). Write a personal response to one of the videos (Who was the speaker/producer? What is the main message of the speaker? What resonates with you? What do you agree with/not agree with?). 5 marks
Search for an appropriate online video/article/image on the subject of leadership. How does this resource connect/reflect your current beliefs/questions/ideas about leadership? 5 marks

3. Directions
View the following slides and respond to the questions/prompts as you progress through the PowerPoint. Record your responses to the questions/prompts in a format of your choice (e.g. notebook notes, Word document on a computer/Ipad, audio version)

4. Leadership Qualities & Styles
Ascribed Leadership vs Attained Leadership
Ascribed Leadership
Gained by status
Examples include Professional Athletes, Movie Stars & Musicians
High status in our society makes most look up to as role models
How many live up to the status we give them? Are they leaders?
In school, how many Ascribed Leaders do we have?
Attained Leadership
Gained by performance and hard work! Earned!
Great examples include some of the best captains off of Pro teams
Where are you?
Rate yourself from 1-10.
Explain why rated yourself the way you did.

5. Formal vs Informal Leadership
Chosen or Assigned leadership roles
Typically your captains or assistant captains
Typically assigned this position because they demonstrate leadership qualities
Informal Leadership
Not designated as a leader but still shows leadership
Anyone who leads without being a designated leader
Quite often lead by example
Anyone can be this kind of leader
These kinds over leaders put their teams over the top
Are you a Formal Leader or an Informal Leader?

6. Specific vs Non Specific Leadership
Demonstrates leadership only in specific situations
This Person is only a leader in their designated sport or situation
These players do not show the same leadership skills in other situations
Non Specific Leadership
Demonstrates leadership in all situations
This person is always a leader no matter what the situation is
What kind of leader are you? Why?
Rate yourself from 1-10
Explain why you rated yourself the way you did.

7. Leading & Following Good leading requires good following
Good leading is hard because you have to give of your self
To be a good follower you have to believe
Are you a good follower when you are not a leader?
Rate yourself out of 10 for both and explain why you did.
“To lead people, walk beside them ... As for the best leaders, the people do not notice their existence. The next best, the people honor and praise. The next, the people fear; and the next, the people hate ... When the best leader's work is done the people say, 'We did it ourselves” Lao-tsu

8. Types of Teammates (People)
Builders vs Destroyers
Building is 6 times harder to do
It takes hard work and perseverance
You have to take ownership (buy in)
You can not be afraid to fail
The greatest people in the world have failed over and over but learn from each failure
When you fail you become an easy target to others
Destroying is Easy to do
Is it the nature of our society?
People are easily detached
Are people more worried about what someone else thinks than what they want to get done?
Are you a builder or a destroyer? Rate yourself. Explain Why?
Available for energy use in minutes

9. Are you Proactive or Reactive?
Initiates positive (Think before acting)
This prevents negative from occurring
Working from a positive perspective leads to positive
Does this prevent any negative from occurring?
How we handle Negative events defines our character.
Reactive
Reacts to negative occurrences
The negative has already occurred
What type of person are you? Rate yourself. Explain why?

10. Givers vs Takers What are you? Rate yourself. Explain why?
Givers add to the situation
They give unconditionally
Selfless and generous
Builder
Hardest to do (Society may not have this same ideal)
Takers reduce the situation
Easy to do especially when givers do so unconditionally
What would happen if everyone was a taker?
What are you? Rate yourself. Explain why?

11. What are you? Prioritizer: Procrastinator: Slacker: Yes Man:
Understands what is most important
Gets the most important things done
Procrastinator:
Puts off getting things done
Usually gets things done eventually but the work done is not always done the best (The work is typically rushed)
Slacker:
Lazy, does the bare minimum
Takes the path of least resistance which leads to mediocrity
Yes Man:
All talk and no action. Talk is cheap!

12. What are you? Assertive (Win-Win) Aggressive (Win-Lose)
Stands up for self (Confident)
Considers more than just self (Generous)
Has great success but not at someone else expense
Aggressive (Win-Lose)
Has to win at all costs (Usually physically abusive)
Selfish & Self Centered
Passive (Lose-Win)
Always gives in to others
Passive Aggressive (Lose-Lose)
Always gives in to others but lashes out behind the scenes
Acts one way in front of everyone but is very destructive at quieter times

13. Research Run Task 10 marks
What are some characteristics of the following leadership styles: (add to your notes)
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Transformative
Inclusive
Authoritarian

14. Leadership Visual TASK
Create a visual (collage/digital poster/keynote etc.) that includes the following 5 components: 10 marks
1) Your definition of leadership.
2) The characteristics and qualities of effective leaders according to your current knowledge, values and beliefs.
3) Create a visual that reflects/portrays your personal leadership characteristics and qualities (consider your experience with a leadership team)
4) Find a leadership quote that you connect with and include it in your visual product.
5) Include a personal leadership philosophy such as a mission statement
FINALLY - add a title
OR decide on an alternative way to show your understanding, values and beliefs (check with your instructor)