Covert Leadership

The video discusses covert leadership, where leaders operate from the background, allowing others to take the forefront. This leadership style involves less direct control and is effective when employees have high self-efficacy. It emphasizes inspiring and motivating by prioritizing others' interests over personal control.

What is the primary focus of covert leadership?

• To empower others and stay in the background

• To control every aspect of the organization

• To seek recognition for leadership

• To be the center of attention

When is covert leadership most effective?

• When tasks are always routine

• When employees have a high degree of self-efficacy

• When employees lack self-efficacy

• When employees need constant supervision

What role does a leader play in covert leadership?

• They inspire and motivate from the background

• They are the face of the organization

• They take full control of all tasks

• They focus on their own interests

How does covert leadership affect the level of control a leader has?

• It eliminates the need for control

• It reduces the leader's control

• It maintains the same level of control

• It increases the leader's control

What is a key characteristic of tasks suitable for covert leadership?

• They are always complex

• They require some level of inspiration

• They are always simple

• They do not require any support