Joshua Key - Hackman talks about Walking the Authority Balance Beam. He talks about minimizing anxieties and managing uncertainties. Is there a right or wrong way to do this? Has anyone seen a manager do this? Were they successful? Why?
Matt Lind - Thompson comments that power makes people see the world with "rose colored glasses". Why do people in positions of power look at a situation with more optimism than people in powerless positions?
Kristi McKee - Hackman discusses the idea of leadership vs followership. What are the different characteristics of each? Is it possible to fluctuate between a leader and a follower successfully? Elaborate.
Scott Jarrett - Thompson discusses the different leadership styles prevalent in businesses. Discuss which leadership styles you have encountered and your experiences with them. From a profitability and shareholder value point of view, do you think most businesses use the best leadership style and why?