Roselinde Torres: What it takes to be a good leader
Before you watch
There are many leadership programs available today, from 1-day workshops to corporate training programs. But chances are, these won’t really help. In this clear, candid talk, Roselinde Torres describes 25 years observing truly great leaders at work, and shares the three simple but crucial questions would-be company chiefs need to ask to thrive in the future.
While you watch
While watching, pay attention to the following words and expressions in context. Use them in your answers to the questions below and discussion.
- equipped
- disturbing trend
- unrecoverable value
- crucial initiative
- recurring stories
- seeming adversaries
- distil
- discontinuity
- course-correct the strategy
- abandon a practice
After you watch
Answer the following questions:
- What
three stories of unsuccessful leadership does Roselinde Torres
tell? - What three characteristics make a great
leader in the 21st century?
Discuss in pairs:
What do political and business leaders have in common? (make a list of characteristics)
UST | Toolkit
01 | Positions
The two opposing claims students defend.
A: Effective diplomacy is built on persuasion rather than pressure.
B: Effective diplomacy requires firmness rather than accommodation.
02 | Argumentation Prompt
Develop two arguments to support your position. Provide reasoning and relevant examples. Anticipate the opposing side’s arguments and prepare rebuttals.
03 | Language Challenge
Use at least four expressions from the Vocabulary Bank. At least one expression should be used to challenge or rebut your opponent’s argument.
04 | Printable Worksheet
Download the Verbal Joust worksheet →