Watch The Blind Side and then answer the following questions related to servant leadership.
Use specific scenes from the movie and topics we have talked about in class to answer the questions below. We are looking for paragraph answers for each question.
The first act of servant leadership shown is from Tony Hamilton (Big Tony). How did this simple act change Michael’s life?
Coach Cotton says, “You don’t admit Michael Oher because of sports, you admit him because it’s the right thing to do.” How is this statement an act of servant leadership?
Which teacher at Wingate do you feel upheld the 7 pillars of servant leadership best, and why?
Sometimes when we practice servant leadership, not everyone will understand or agree with us. Leigh Anne’s friends picked fun at her “charity project.” How did Leigh Anne respond? Was this an appropriate response? Why or why not?
Leigh Anne Tuohy exemplifies servant leadership. Which pillar do you feel Leigh Anne represents the best and why?
Sometimes when we help someone, it impacts our own hearts more than we might have expected. How did we see Leigh Anne’s heart change over the course of the movie? How did her actions affect those around her as well? Give specific examples from the movie.
In Michael’s final literature paper, he writes, “Courage is tricky, should you always do what others tell you to do? Sometimes you might not even know why you
are doing something. I mean, any fool can have courage. But honor, that’s the real reason you either do something or you don’t. It’s who you are, and maybe
who you want to be. If you die trying for something important, then you have both honor and courage. And that’s pretty good.” In what way do you have to show courage in order to be a servant leader?
How do you think privilege plays a role regarding power in this case study?
Which aspect of leadership do you think played the most important role in Michael’s evolution? Who exemplified this role the best?
Which scene stood out to you the most in terms of servant leadership? Why? Be specific.
What is your biggest takeaway from this movie in regard to leadership? How could you apply it to your own journey with leadership?