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Which subject	Personal development
What age group	Year or Grade 11
What topic	Leadership
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Leadership: The Art of Guiding Others

Lesson Introduction

Welcome, Class! Today, we embark on a journey to explore a fundamental aspect of personal development: leadership. To kick off our lesson, let's ignite your imagination and get you thinking about what leadership truly means.

Icebreaker Activity: "The Leadership Spectrum"

Objective:

To engage students in a discussion about different leadership styles and to visualize where they see themselves in relation to various leaders.

Instructions:

1. Setup: On one side of the classroom, place a sign that says “Authoritarian Leadership” and on the opposite side, a sign that says “Democratic Leadership.” In the center, place a sign that reads “Laissez-Faire Leadership.”

2. Activity:

   • Ask students to reflect on a leader they admire — this could be someone from their life, a public figure, or even a historical leader.
   • Once they have a leader in mind, have them stand in the part of the classroom that they feel best represents that leader's style (towards authoritarian, democratic, or laissez-faire).
   • After everyone has settled into their positions, students will take turns sharing their chosen leader and justifying their placement on the spectrum.

3. Discussion Points:

   • What characteristics did your leader exhibit that influenced your choice?
   • How does understanding different leadership styles help us identify our own potential as leaders?
   • Can someone embody traits from multiple styles? Why or why not?

Transition to Leadership Concepts

Now that we've shared our thoughts and insights, it's time to explore the core concepts of leadership. How can we define leadership? Is it merely about authority, or is it something deeper?

Overview of the Lesson

By the end of this lesson, you will:

• Understand key leadership theories and models.
• Analyze the traits of effective leaders.
• Identify your own leadership style and how it can foster personal development.

Let’s dive deeper into the world of leadership and uncover the potential within each of us to inspire and guide others!