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Historical Leaders

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Types of Power Used By Leaders
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Understanding Teams
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What Is a Leader?

 

Take the time to work through at least three of the following four “What Is a Leader?” exercises. Although they are all similar, each has a special and unique twist. When possible, you may want to do your work online and then print it. Or, you may choose to print each worksheet and then complete it by hand. Whatever your choice, once you’ve finished each exercise remember to print a copy of your work for your TRY-IT Personal Leadership Portfolio.

Have fun!




Prior Life Experiences Exercise 1:    
What Is a Leader?
(descriptive words and phrases)
Stop for a moment and think about the word “leader.” Get comfortable, close your eyes and relax. Without opening your eyes, picture a typical leader in your mind. What does this typical leader look like? How would you describe this typical leader that you see?

On the linked print-out sheet, jot down three words or short phrases that describe a typical leader.



Prior Life Experiences Exercise 2:    
What Is a Leader?
(20-word definition)
News bulletin! Martians have just landed on Earth! They are very friendly, and for more than 50 years, they have been monitoring radio and television signals from our planet that often talk about an earth species called “leader.” They are very curious about this species, and before they ask you to take them to a “leader,” they ask you to define the word for them. However, they have very small vocabularies and ask you to use no more than 20 Earth words in your definition.

On the linked print-out sheet, in 20 words or less, define a leader.

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Prior Life Experiences Exercise 3:    
What Is a Leader?
(drawing a picture)
Stop for a moment and think about the word “leader.” Get comfortable, close your eyes and relax. Without opening your eyes, picture a typical leader in your mind. What does this typical leader look like? How would you describe this typical leader that you see?

On the linked print-out sheet, using the figure outline provided, draw a typical leader. Be certain to emphasize and identify the unique features of your drawing that make it a leader.

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Prior Life Experiences Exercise 4:    
What Is a Leader?
(writing a song and singing it as well!)
Stop for a moment and think about the word “leader.” Get comfortable, close your eyes and relax. Without opening your eyes, picture a typical leader in your mind. What does this typical leader look like? How would you describe this typical leader that you see?

On the linked print-out sheet, write new lyrics to a familiar or favorite song (rap, country, hip hop, or advertising jingle) that describe a typical leader.  


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