Criteria For:

HSB: Leadership - Level 5

HSB: Leadership - Level 5

Students earning the HSB Leadership badge have demonstrated understanding and skills in areas that include communications, business operations, emotional intelligence, and professional development.


Instructional Area: Communication Skills (CO)

Standard: Understands the concepts, strategies, and systems used to obtain and convey ideas and information

Follow oral directions (CO:119, LAP-QS-024) (PQ)
Demonstrate active listening skills (CO:017, LAP-QS-001) (PQ)
Give verbal directions (CO:083) (PQ)
Defend ideas objectively (CO:061) (CS)
Participate in group discussions (CO:053, LAP-QS-029) (CS)
Make oral presentations (CO:025, LAP-QS-009) (SP)

Instructional Area: Emotional Intelligence (EI)

Standard: Understands techniques, strategies, and systems used to foster self-understanding and enhance relationships with others

Describe the nature of emotional intelligence (EI:001, LAP-EI-006) (PQ)
Assess personal strengths and weaknesses (EI:002, LAP-EI-017) (PQ)
Demonstrate ethical work habits (EI:004, LAP-EI-004) (PQ)
Explain the use of feedback for personal growth (EI:003, LAP-EI-015) (PQ)
Show empathy for others (EI:030, LAP-EI-012) (PQ)
Exhibit cultural sensitivity (EI:033, LAP-EI-011) (CS)
Explain the nature of effective communications (EI:007, LAP-QS-025) (PQ)
Persuade others (EI:012, LAP-EI-121) (SP)
Demonstrate negotiation skills (EI:062, LAP-EI-008) (SP)
Use appropriate assertiveness (EI:008, LAP-EI-018) (PQ)
Use conflict-resolution skills (EI:015, LAP-EI-007) (CS)
Participate as a team member (EI:045, LAP-QS-006) (CS)
Use consensus-building skills (EI:011, LAP-EI-019) (SP)
Explain the concept of leadership (EI:009, LAP-EI-016) (CS)
Discuss the nature of leadership theories (SP)
Determine personal vision (EI:063, LAP-QS-011) (CS)
Demonstrate adaptability (EI:006, LAP-EI-023) (CS)
Develop an achievement orientation (EI:027, LAP-EI-010) (CS)
Lead change (EI:005, LAP-EI-0022) (CS)
Enlist others in working toward a shared vision (EI:060, LAP-EI-060) (CS)
Coach others (EI:041, LAP-EI-024) (CS)
Recognize/Reward others for their efforts and contributions (EI:014, LAP-QS-013) (SU)

Instructional Area: Operations (OP)

Standard: Understands the processes and systems implemented to monitor, plan, and control the day-to-day activities required for continued business functioning

Identify resources needed for project (OP:003, LAP-QS-019) (SP)
Plan project (OP:519) (CS)
Monitor projects and take corrective actions (OP:520) (CS)
Evaluate project success (OP:521) (CS)

Instructional Area: Professional Development (PD)

Standard: Understands concepts, tools, and strategies used to explore, obtain, and develop in a business career

Set personal goals (PD:018, LAP-PD-016) (CS)
Make decisions (PD:017, LAP-PD-010) (CS)
Demonstrate problem-solving skills (PD:077, LAP-PD-077) (CS)
Demonstrate appropriate creativity (PD:012, LAP-PD-012) (SP)
Use time-management skills (PD:019, LAP-PD-001) (SP)