Lesson 3 Assignment
Record your responses to each item below.
traits related to inspiration and motivation: Review all the information in the lesson about traits.
As you review the following videos, identify the leadership traits that Dick Hoyt displayed. Pay particular attention to the traits that inspire and motivate others.
The Story of Rick and Dick Hoyt—Team Hoyt
Team Hoyt Accepting ESPY “Jimmy V” Award
Identify the relevant leadership traits Dick Hoyt displayed. Briefly explain how his traits relate to his leadership.
analyzing a leader’s traits – what contributes to effective leadership: Select a well-known current or past leader who exemplifies desirable leadership.
Choose 1 Leader below:
OBAMA
Mahatma Gandhi
Nelson Mandela – A Man Whose Cause For Freedom Proved Triumphant
Research the leader’s major accomplishments and identify the underlying traits that were central to their achievements. Then complete the following items:
Create a table similar to the one below to identify, define, and illustrate the accomplishments and the traits that are most characteristic of the leader that you chose.
In the left column of the table below, identify three major accomplishments of the leader.
In the middle column, identify three traits used by the leader and concisely define each trait. Use definitions that are derived from the lesson.
In the right column, provide a 2-3 sentence example of a behavior or practice that illustrates the leader’s use of that trait.
See the example below.
