Which leadership style do you think you use most often?
Explain how your personality or behaviour as a leader links to this style.

Think of a leader you have experienced in sport, PE, or school.
What leadership style did they use, and how did it affect you or the team?

Why do you think leadership is not just “good” or “bad”?
Use an example to explain how different situations need different leadership styles.

In a high-pressure situation (for example: a big game, time pressure, or conflict in a team), which leadership style would work best?
Explain why.

How can a laissez-faire leadership style help a team during training or preparation?
What problems could happen if it is used at the wrong time?

Participative leadership involves everyone having a say.
How could this make a team feel more motivated or valued?

What challenges could come from participative leadership when decisions need to be made quickly?
Explain how this could affect team performance.

Transactional leadership uses rewards and consequences.
Give an example of how this style is used in PE or sport, and explain one strength and one limitation.

Why is it important for leaders to change their leadership style depending on the situation?
Use a sporting or PE example to support your answer.

After reading this article, identify one leadership skill you need to improve.
Explain how improving this skill could make you a better leader in PE or sport.