GATE Identification - Leadership
Leadership comes in many forms and may be positive or negative. Individuals gifted in leadership usually have the ability to convince people to act, or not act in specific ways. Leaders are often self-confident and comfortable with their peers. They express themselves well and frequently are charming and charismatic.
Identifying students with leadership potential is often subjective, due to the fact that quantitative measurements for leadership capacity do not exist. Anecdotal evidence, derived from adult/peer observation or from student performance, is often the primary means for identifying leaders. Observable characteristics may include:
- influencing peers
- being sought out by others to accomplish a task
- addressing a need
- holding high expectations for self and others
- demonstrating or delegating responsibility
- internalizing concepts of right and wrong
It's important to recognize that these traits may manifest in different leadership styles, either positively or negatively.
Characteristics of Giftedness in Leadership:
- takes an active role in decision making
- high expectations for self and others
- expresses self with confidence
- foresees consequences and implications of decisions
- follows through on a plan
- appears to be well liked by peers
- ideas expressed accepted by others
- sought out by others to accomplish a task
(Adapted from National Association for Gifted Children)
Identifying students with leadership potential is often subjective, due to the fact that quantitative measurements for leadership capacity do not exist. Anecdotal evidence, derived from adult/peer observation or from student performance, is often the primary means for identifying leaders. Observable characteristics may include:
- influencing peers
- being sought out by others to accomplish a task
- addressing a need
- holding high expectations for self and others
- demonstrating or delegating responsibility
- internalizing concepts of right and wrong
It's important to recognize that these traits may manifest in different leadership styles, either positively or negatively.
Characteristics of Giftedness in Leadership:
- takes an active role in decision making
- high expectations for self and others
- expresses self with confidence
- foresees consequences and implications of decisions
- follows through on a plan
- appears to be well liked by peers
- ideas expressed accepted by others
- sought out by others to accomplish a task
(Adapted from National Association for Gifted Children)