In one word, how would you define leadership?
Leadership is the process of influencing others to achieve a goal. Leaders must have the ability to motivate, inspire, and guide. Leadership is an important skill for success in any field.
What is Leadership?
Influence: The capacity to shape the behavior or opinions of others. Motivate: To provide with an incentive or a reason for performing an action. Inspire: To be a source of enthusiasm and influence someone to think or act in a certain way.
Concepts:
What is the most important skill for a successful leader?
- Excellent communication
- Strategic thinking
- Problem solving
- Ability to motivate others
The world's first female Prime Minister was Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka (1960). The most successful female leader of all time was Catherine the Great of Russia (1729-1796). Richard Branson was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to entrepreneurship.
Fun facts:
Draw / write: What are the key skills required to be a successful leader?
Draw / write: How have different leaders in history taken different approaches to leading their people?
What qualities to do you possess that could make you a good leader?
What is the most important lesson you have learned about leadership so far?