Six parallels between effective fatherhood and impactful leadership.

 

 

 

Read the article and decide whether the following statements are True or False. Correct the false ones.

 

https://www.inc.com/robin-landa/a-fathers-day-reflection-on-leadership.html

 

1. The author believes that leadership and fatherhood have little in common.

2. Active listening helps build trust between leaders and their teams.

3. Forbearance in business leadership includes tolerance and patience.

4. The author encourages physical affection like hugs in the workplace.

5. Leaders should always provide help rather than giving team members independence.

6. Communication is important only for expressing expectations.

7. The author’s husband and professional leaders have influenced her leadership style.

 

 

Key: 1F; 2T; 3T; 4F; 5F; 6F; 7T

 

Glossary

 

• to embody – to represent or express an idea or quality in a clear, visible, or tangible way
• unparalleled – better or greater than anything else; having no equal
• to be in the dark – to be unaware of something; to not have the necessary information
• soliciting – actively asking for or trying to obtain something (like information, opinions, or help)
• forbearance – patience, self-control, and tolerance in a difficult situation
• intrinsic – belonging naturally; essential and built-in, not added from the outside
• adeptly – in a skilled or expert way; with competence
• tangible – something real or touchable; clear and definite
• grit – courage and determination in the face of difficulty
• uplifting – making someone feel more positive, hopeful, or encouraged
• contentment – a state of happiness and satisfaction
• to discern – to recognize, notice, or understand something, especially something not obvious
• aptly – in a way that is suitable or appropriate for the situation; fittingly or accurately

 

 

Practice makes perfect

Complete the sentences with the correct word below:

grit | insight | persevere | foster | empower | articulate | nurture

 

1. Great leaders know how to _________ innovation and creativity in their teams.

2. It’s important to _________ clearly what your expectations are.

3. Parents often _________ their children by encouraging independence.

4. Even during tough times, a good leader will _________ and stay committed.

5. A mix of _________ and patience can carry you through any challenge.

6. Listening to different viewpoints can give leaders valuable _________.

7. Kindness and support help to _________ strong relationships.

 

 

Key: 1. foster; 2.  articulate; 3. empower; 4.  persevere; 5. grit; 6. insight; 7. nurture

 

 

Discuss:

 

• In your opinion, which leadership quality mentioned in the text is the most important? Why?
• Do you agree that good leadership and good parenting share similar skills? Give examples.
• Have you ever worked with someone who led by example? What was that like?
• What are some ways leaders can “validate” their team’s efforts through communication?
• What does the phrase “Lead with humanity” mean to you?

 

Watch and revise!

 

Father’s Day

Leadership Parallels

 

 

 

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