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《新思维研究生英语读写教程》P35-44 Unit 3 Leadership Prereading Look at the pictures above and the title of the text, then discuss the following questions with your partners. What do you know about these people? Give a brief introduction to them. What’s your definition of “leader”？Do you think they are successful leaders?Why or why not? Give some other examples of successful leaders, and list their features which touch you most. Sharing Information Work in groups. Give out your interpretations for these quotations. Do you agree with any of them ? Why or why not? Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. -----John F.Kennedy Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation, not intimidation. ------William Arthur Wood The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes. ---Tony Blair Men make history, and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better. -----Harry S. Truman Leadership has a harder job to do than just choose sides. It must bring sides together. ----Jesse Jackson Leadership is communicating to people their worth and potential so clearly that they come to see it in themselves. ------Stephen Covey Idea In Brief Asked to define the ideal leader, many would emphasize traits such as intelligence, toughness, determination,and vision. Often left off the list are softer, more personal qualities-but recent studies indicate that they are also essential. Although a certain degree of analytical and technical skill is a minimum requirement for success, what is called “emotional intelligence” may be the key attribute that distinguishes outstanding performers from those who are merely adequate. For example, in a 1996 study of a global food and beverage company, where seni