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Video

The Need for Clear Directions
Former Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, discusses how clear directions create structure, and how structure can help children toward success.

Overcoming Low Motivation
This video from RSA animate describes what motivates others and what does not.

Being Directive
This video shows how the conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic in the mid-Twentieth Century, Maestro Karajan, used directive leadership to lead musicians toward his vision.

Being Supportive
This video features a discussion about being a more supportive leader.

Low Involvement
In this TED talk, Yves Morieux discusses how a climate open to diverse opinions, rather than led by strict rules, helps followers become more productive.

Web

Clarifying Goals
This article describes how different situations may call for different types of goals.

The Need for a Challenge
This article describes techniques to challenge employees and strengthen them through bringing them toward fulfilling their potential.