Leadership

Mike Krzyzewski

• Coach K has been the head basketball coach at Duke University for over 25 years.
  
• He coached the 2008 & 2012 USA Men’s Basketball team to Gold Medals in the Olympic Games.
  
• Coach K has received 12 National Coach of the Year honors.
  
• He is known for his leadership principles and wrote about them in his book titled Leading with the Heart.
  
• Coach K has a reputation for building solid relationships with his players and he has a very high graduation rate.
  
• Coach K has led his team to 4 national championships & 11 Final Four appearances. 

Monday: Leadership Styles/Principles of Leadership
Tuesday: Movie Lean on Me
Wednesday: Quiz over Chapter 17
Thursday: Skill: Appropriate Table Manners/Lead By Example
Friday:  Weekly Assignment Due
Leadership seems to be unimportant to many teenagers. This is puzzling since leadership positions usually include more money, fame and privilege.
1) Is it important for you to become a good leader? Why or why not?
2) Do you think people are born leaders or do they learn it? Explain your answer.
3) What kind of traits do you think a good leader should possess?