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Story 8

📘 Lesson Title: “The Weight of the Crown”

Level: Expert

VOCABULARIES

  1. Accountability – (uh-koun-tuh-BIL-uh-tee) /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/
    (noun) – being responsible for one’s actions
    Synonyms: responsibility, answerability, duty
    Sentence: Effective leaders embrace accountability, even in failure.

  2. Decisive – (di-SAI-siv) /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
    (adjective) – able to make decisions quickly and confidently
    Synonyms: determined, resolute, firm
    Sentence: She was praised for her decisive action during the crisis.

  3. Integrity – (in-TEH-gruh-tee) /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/
    (noun) – the quality of being honest and morally upright
    Synonyms: honesty, honor, ethics
    Sentence: Integrity is the backbone of trustworthy leadership.

  4. Scrutiny – (SKROO-tuh-nee) /ˈskruːtɪni/
    (noun) – close and critical observation or examination
    Synonyms: inspection, analysis, evaluation
    Sentence: Every leader’s decision is under public scrutiny.

  5. Diplomatic – (dip-luh-MAT-ik) /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
    (adjective) – dealing with people or issues tactfully
    Synonyms: tactful, discreet, sensitive
    Sentence: He remained diplomatic even when challenged by opposition.


IDIOMS

  1. Heavy is the head that wears the crown – (leadership comes with great responsibility)
    Synonyms: leadership is burdensome, responsibility is weighty
    Sentence: She realized that heavy is the head that wears the crown when her team faced a crisis.

  2. Call the shots – (to be in control or make important decisions)
    Synonyms: command, take charge, lead
    Sentence: As director, he called the shots on all major projects.

  3. Walk a fine line – (to navigate a situation delicately)
    Synonyms: balance, tread carefully
    Sentence: She had to walk a fine line between being assertive and being approachable.


TONGUE TWISTER

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


“Leaders learn lasting lessons leading loyal learners.”


STORY: The Weight of the Crown

Elena was recently appointed head of a growing tech firm. Overnight, she went from team player to decision-maker. With every promotion came scrutiny, and she quickly realized that heavy is the head that wears the crown.

Her first test came during a major system failure. The pressure was immense. Rather than panic, Elena stayed decisive, taking control and communicating clearly. She didn’t shift blame; instead, she demonstrated accountability and owned the solution.

In meetings, she remained diplomatic, knowing she had to walk a fine line between assertiveness and empathy. Her integrity never wavered. By consistently showing fairness and transparency, her team rallied behind her.

Elena didn’t need to raise her voice to call the shots. She led with confidence, calmness, and character. That, she learned, is the true weight of the crown.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. What made Elena’s leadership style effective during the system failure?

  2. What vocabulary word describes Elena’s honesty and strong morals?

  3. How did Elena handle decision-making under pressure?

  4. What idiom expresses the burden of leadership?

  5. Why did Elena need to walk a fine line in meetings?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What do you think is the most important quality in a leader?

  2. Can leadership be learned, or is it natural? Explain your view.

  3. How do you handle responsibility when others are relying on you?

  4. Have you ever led a group during a tough situation? How did you manage?

  5. Should leaders always be diplomatic, or are there times to be blunt?


SPEAK UP

Instruction: Share your opinions about the following moral lessons.

  1. True leadership is revealed in times of crisis.

  2. Integrity and accountability build long-term trust.

  3. Power should always be balanced with humility and care.


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