John Adams: In Pursuit of Trust
In this video, students learn about John Adams and how he demonstrated trust by surrounding himself with people who could help him lead. The video prompts students to think about leadership qualities and how leaders rely on the people around them for help before closing by asking students, “What leadership qualities do you value?”
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Learning Objectives
- Explain how people can demonstrate trust and different leadership traits
- Engage in direct discussion
- Explain who John Adams was, what he accomplished, and how he trusted people and institutions
Overview
In this video, students learn about John Adams and how he demonstrated trust by surrounding himself with people who could help him lead. The video prompts students to think about leadership qualities and how leaders rely on the people around them for help before closing by asking students, “What leadership qualities do you value?”
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