Unclear goals and unclear directions are listed in the chapter as the first two obstacles to leadership. Discuss how they apply to this case and how Coach Rakers addressed each obstacle.

The Kodiak basketball team faced a multitude of obstacles and challenges, yet the players, led by their coach, did not lack motivation.

a$.$ List and discuss the various obstacles and challenges the team faced.

b$.$ Discuss the obstacles Coach Rakers personally faced. How did she address them?

c$.$ How did Coach Rakers assist her team in maintaining motivation in the face of these challenges? In particular, what did she do to:

i$.$ Help them feel confident?

ii$.$ Help them identify and meet their own expectations?

iii. Help them to value what they did?

The chapter discusses four leadership styles and presents them in response to various types of challenges faced by teams and followers. For each of the following categories, discuss the obstacles the Kodiak Bears could have faced that fit into the category and how Coach Amy Rakers did or did not address those obstacles with the appropriate leadership style.