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1. How do transformational, transactional, and authentic leadership differ?
Today’s engineers face complex problems that are beyond the capacities of any individual, making teamwork the norm in engineering. (p. 35)
2. What is the advantage and disadvantage of having a diverse team with respect to team performance?
A transformational leader inspires through charisma, whereas transactional leader manages through positional power. An authentic leader is also inspiring, but inspires through authenticity instead of charisma. (p. 59)
3. What is the next step you can take to develop your leadership?
Depending on the individual’s situation and level of leadership development, there are a number of options: 1) attend a leadership training program, 2) practice leadership skills at work and in life, 3) learn from books and online, 4) learn from life experience. (pp. 64-71)