1. Teen Leaders Training Programme Leadership Styles and Functions © 2007 Baylor College of Medicine Adapted from the American Red Cross Leadership in Action Series TEEN CLUB

2. Leadership Styles Authoritative: © 2007 Baylor College of Medicine Cooperative: Leader makes decision for the group and announces it, explaining reasoning to group members any maybe but not necessarily taking their opinion into account. Leader can decide when it is appropriate to take their opinions into account. Leader presents the problem and leads the team through the decision making process, joining with the group in identifying the problem, diagnosing causes, considering the alternatives, and making the decision.

3. Leadership and Team Behaviors Goal-Oriented Initiate or define problem or tasks Seek information or opinions Give information or opinions Clarify or elaborate Summarize Test Agreement Relationship-OrientedEncourage Express group feelings HarmonizeCompromise Ensure everyone is heard Set standards for group conduct © 2007 Baylor College of Medicine

4. Goal- & Relationship- Oriented Behaviors © 2007 Baylor College of Medicine

5. There are different styles of leadership No style is right or wrong Leaders should adapt! Leaders must read the situation and group and decide what type will be best © 2007 Baylor College of Medicine Remember: © 2007 Baylor College of Medicine

6. You are all leaders! Soon, you will be taking the reins and teaching this course to others. © 2007 Baylor College of Medicine