Language Learning for Busy People Intermediate: Leadership Styles These documents are private and confidential. Please do not distribute. .

Intermediate ----- Meeting Skills Warm up: Opening chat--- 5 minutes Review previous lesson’s content ---5 minutes Check if your student has completed self-study of the lesson. The class activities are designed to help them practice the language from the lesson. Thus, it’s extremely important that they go over different sections of the lesson before class.

Class Activities Class Activities: (30-35 minutes) Objective: Today you’ll learn all about leadership styles

Dialogue --- 5 minutes 1) Read the dialogue with the student, line by line. Switch roles after the first run. Pay attention to student’s pronunciation, give feedback and help when needed. --- 5 minutes

autocratic authoritarian Key vocabulary Myths wrap up autocratic authoritarian Here is an image of a business woman with a blank business card. She is a leader in her field. Think of one word she could print on her card to express an ideal leadership quality that you think she should have. Why is this quality important? Talk about leadership using the above words. Do you know any myths about leadership success? What kind of atmosphere would you expect to find in a business with authoritarian leadership?

Key Vocabulary Two ---- 5 minutes myths wrap up hostile arrogant laissez faire autocratic subordinates democratic egalitarian narcissist -------------------------- businesses lack creativity as workers fear breaking the rules. Office bullying is a real issue at work and --------------------- employees often need to attend anger management classes. Some people are afraid to take on leadership roles as they believe in the ----------------- that leaders should be authoritarian. ----------------------------- leaders are a danger to their companies because self- interest is their main motivation. When all workers are respected equally, we can say that the company has -------------------- leadership. To prevent your presentation from dragging on , you should ----------it ---------- while interest is still high. I like it when colleagues brain-storm and share ideas because it promotes ---------------- attitudes and a creates a healthy atmosphere at work. Toxic leadership is very damaging while a ------------------ -------------- approach can inspire innovation. Business leaders who are too ------------------------ to listen to their staff will fail miserably. When leaders respect their----------------------------- ,their company will run like a well-oiled machine.

Cultural Takeaway Leadership styles are fascinating . The business culture of your company depends on it. Read these three quotes and say which one you relate to most and explain why. a) “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” John Quincy Adams b)” A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.” Max Lucado c)” Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” William Shakespeare  

Match up the leadership style with the description Discussion Match up the leadership style with the description Commanding Visionary Affiliate Democratic Pacesetting Coaching Encourages people to work together Shows people the big pictures and inspires them to act Builds empathy and relationships Encourages professional development Sets high standards for performance Demanding obedience What’s your leadership style?

Discussion ---- 5 minutes Match up the phrase with a leadership style Commanding Visionary Affiliate Democratic Pacesetting Coaching “People come first” “Come with me” “Do what I tell you” “Try this” “What do you think”? “Do as I do, now”. Which styles are most positive?

The End --- Review --- 5 minutes * Review today’s class. Encourage the student on where he/she did well; give feedback to where he/she needs to pay more attention. * Assign homework, i.e. the ‘Exercise’ part of today’s lesson. Student should complete it and submit it online. They will see an automatic score. * Have them listen to the dialogue again and see if their understanding has improved. * Remind students that they can save different vocabulary terms in the app or online and review them as flashcards. * Tell the student what the next lesson is.