1. Some believe that in our society we are not good listeners. In what ways have you observed this to be true? Give some examples in society or from your personal experience that support or refute this assertion. How can we become better listeners?
2. Select a female leader that faced challenges based on gender and whose circumstances would be different if the leader had been male. What challenges did this female leader face in the business world? How did the female leader you selected overcome those challenges? Please give a new response.
3. What should be the manager’s goal in encouraging collaboration among those he or she manages? When is engaging in a collaborative discussion counterproductive to accomplishing organizational goals?