Determine whether the various qualities listed below are “Positive Qualities of a Leader” or “Mistaken Qualities of a Leader”. Categorize them by dragging them under the appropriate headings. Select “Check Answers” to see how you did.
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In this activity, you will categorize a list of leadership qualities as either “Positive Qualities of a Leader” or “Mistaken Qualities of a Leader”.
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As a final review, watch this short video featuring clips of 40 speeches from leaders in American pop culture. Consider which qualities are being displayed in what they say. Are all of them positive? Perhaps some of them are demonstrating mistaken qualities.
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