1. Describe the best leader you have known. How did this leader acquire his or her capability?
2. Why do you think there are so few people who succeed at both management and leadership? Is it reasonable to believe someone can be good at both? Discuss.
3. Does it make sense to you that a leader should develop an individualized relationship with each follower? Explain advantages and disadvantages to this approach.
4. "Leadership is more concerned with people than is management." Do you agree? Discuss.
5. What personal capacities should a person develop to be a good leader versus those developed to be a good manager?
6. What is the difference between trait theories and behavioral theories of leadership?
7. Think back to teachers you have had, and identify one each who fits a supportive style, directive style, participator style, and achievement-oriented style according to the path-goal theory. Which style did you find most effective? Why?