Section 1 - Instruction

You've learned three essential business leadership styles so far: directing for motivated newcomers, coaching for struggling team members, and supporting for skilled but hesitant employees.

The key to effective business leadership is quickly assessing each team member's current situation and matching your leadership approach accordingly.

Engagement Message

Which of the three business leadership styles feels most natural to you right now?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Let's practice identifying employee development stages. Sort these team member descriptions into the correct categories.

Labels

  • First Box Label: Motivated Newcomer
  • Second Box Label: Struggling Employee

First Box Items

  • Eager to contribute
  • Enthusiastic but inexperienced
  • New hire energy

Second Box Items

  • Recently discouraged
  • Has some experience
  • Confidence dropping
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

Alex has been handling client accounts for 3 months but lately seems discouraged after losing a few key clients. He understands the process but his confidence is shaken. He says "Maybe I'm not good at account management." What leadership style does Alex need?

A. Directing - give him detailed procedures to follow B. Supporting - ask for his input and validate his expertise C. Delegating - give him complete independence D. Coaching - provide guidance while rebuilding his confidence

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D - Correct
Section 4 - Practice

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