2026.02.18_Business English_What It Takes to Be a Good Leader
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Business English – Lesson 3
What It Takes to Be a Good Leader
Focus: leadership communication and professional vocabulary
Goal: by the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe leadership qualities and talk about your leadership style.
2. Useful Phrases (Core Leadership English)
- A good leader should… (A good leader should communicate clearly.)
- I believe leadership is about… (I believe leadership is about supporting people.)
- In my role, I try to… (In my role, I try to lead by example.)
3. Natural Softeners (to Sound Professional & Balanced)
- From my perspective, …
- I would say that…
- In general, …
4. Practice Structure
“A good leader should ___. I believe leadership is about ___. In my role, I try to ___.”
Vocabulary
|
Word |
Pronunciation |
Short explanation (EN) |
Slovak |
Example sentence |
|
Leadership |
/ˈliː.dər.ʃɪp/ |
The ability to guide and influence others. |
vedenie |
Leadership requires clear communication and trust. |
|
Vision |
/ˈvɪʒ.ən/ |
A clear idea of future goals. |
vízia |
A strong leader has a clear vision for the team. |
|
Accountability |
/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ |
Taking responsibility for actions and results. |
zodpovednosť |
Good leaders show accountability for their decisions. |
|
Empower |
/ɪmˈpaʊ.ər/ |
To give someone confidence and authority. |
posilniť / splnomocniť |
I try to empower my team to make decisions independently. |
|
Trust |
/trʌst/ |
Belief that someone is reliable and honest. |
dôvera |
Trust is essential in every successful team. |
5. Discussion Questions
1. What qualities make someone a good leader?
2. Is leadership a natural talent or a learned skill?
3. Have you ever had a great leader? What made them good?
4. What is more important: authority or trust?
5. How can leaders motivate their teams?
6. What mistakes do leaders often make?
7. Would you like to be in a leadership role? Why or why not?
6. Example Answers
1. I would say that a good leader should be honest, clear, and supportive.
2. From my perspective, leadership can be learned with experience.
3. Yes, I had a manager who communicated clearly and trusted the team.
4. In general, I think trust is more important than authority.
5. A leader can motivate the team by recognizing achievements and setting clear goals.
6. Some leaders don’t listen enough to their employees.
7. I would like to lead a team because I enjoy organizing work and helping others develop.