Examine your team using the concepts from your readings and lectures. Consider the following categories and answer the questions:

EI

• How does the leader handle his or her emotions?
• How does the team deal with emotions?
• Describe the team's level of EI. Is this an area that the leader needs to help the team develop?
• How might leaders enhance team EI? Give specific examples.

Communication

• When thinking of leaders communication, would you describe the leaders' communication style as persuasive, manipulative, or coercive? Why?
• Think of at least two different team members in the team and describe their communication style.
• Is there a certain communication style that is most dominant on this team?
• How does the leaders' communication style affect team members?

Philosophy and Style

• What type of philosophy (theory X or theory Y) seems to be held by leaders and other members of the team?
• What type of leadership style have you adopted as a leader (authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire)?
• What action steps would help enhance the leadership style in the team?

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