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Story 17

 ðŸ“˜ Lesson Title: “The Quiet Leader”

Level: Expert

VOCABULARIES

  1. Integrity – (in-TEH-gri-tee) /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/
    (noun) – the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
    Synonyms: honesty, morality, righteousness
    Sentence: A good leader leads with integrity even when no one is watching.

  2. Composure – (kum-POH-zher) /kÉ™mˈpəʊʒə/
    (noun) – calmness or self-control, especially under pressure
    Synonyms: calmness, self-possession, coolness
    Sentence: Despite the heated discussion, she maintained her composure.

  3. Charisma – (kuh-RIZ-muh) /kəˈrɪzmÉ™/
    (noun) – a special charm or appeal that inspires others
    Synonyms: charm, appeal, magnetism
    Sentence: His charisma helped rally people around his cause.

  4. Delegate – (DEL-uh-gayt) /ˈdÉ›lɪɡeɪt/
    (verb) – to assign responsibility to others
    Synonyms: assign, entrust, allocate
    Sentence: An effective manager knows how to delegate tasks properly.

  5. Empower – (em-POW-er) /ɪmˈpaÊŠÉ™/
    (verb) – to give power or confidence to others
    Synonyms: enable, authorize, strengthen
    Sentence: She empowered her team by trusting their decisions.


IDIOMS

  1. Lead by example – (show others how to act through your actions)
    Synonyms: model behavior, set the standard
    Sentence: He doesn’t just give orders—he leads by example.

  2. Keep your cool – (stay calm in a stressful situation)
    Synonyms: stay composed, remain calm
    Sentence: She kept her cool even when the meeting got tense.

  3. Take the reins – (assume control or leadership)
    Synonyms: take charge, lead, step up
    Sentence: When the manager left, she confidently took the reins.


TONGUE TWISTER

Instruction: Read the tongue twister 3 times as fast and clearly as you can.


“Loyal leaders lead lightly, letting logic lift the load.”


STORY: The Quiet Leader

Anna was never the loudest voice in the room. While others fought for attention, she listened. When her company faced a crisis, many panicked. But Anna stepped in—not with noise, but with calm composure. She began to delegate responsibilities and offered reassurance with her quiet charisma.

Her integrity earned her respect, and she empowered her colleagues to make decisions confidently. She didn’t command from above—she led by example. Slowly, the team recovered. Projects picked up again. People began turning to her not out of fear, but out of trust.

Anna never asked to be called a leader. But that’s exactly who she became—the quiet leader who made a difference.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. What quality helped Anna stay calm during the crisis?

  2. How did Anna support her colleagues in decision-making?

  3. What does it mean to “lead by example”?

  4. Why was Anna called a “quiet leader”?

  5. Which vocabulary word means giving power to others?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Can someone be a leader without having a formal title?

  2. What do you think makes a great leader?

  3. Is charisma important in leadership? Why or why not?

  4. Do you find it easy or difficult to delegate tasks?

  5. Have you ever worked with someone who led quietly but effectively?


SPEAK UP

Instruction: Share your opinions about the following moral lessons.

  1. True leadership doesn’t need a loud voice.

  2. Integrity builds lasting trust.

  3. Empowering others creates a stronger team.


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