In another scene, shortly after taking inventory of the limited food supply in the HAB, Watney exclaims, “Luckily, I’m a botanist!” Leadership researchers call this attitude self-confidence, which is the ability to be certain about one’s competencies and skills” (p. 24). Amazingly, Watney proceeds to use his competence as a botanist to halt starvation by cultivating enough potatoes to sustain him for some time.
In another scene, Watney displays a surpassing level of technical skill, which is “a knowledge about and proficiency in a specific type of work or activity” (p. 44). He epitomizes his expertise as a scientist to formulate water from hydrogen, conserve oxygen, doubles up his battery life, and ingenuity to pathfinder probe to transmit …show more content…
First, she leads the group in a way that influences them to optimize their abilities by allowing each handle their assignment. Her character makes risk taking appealing to emerging leaders. An example is when she fights her way through the storm to search for Watney. As a leader, she assumes the responsibility and takes risk without jeopardizing the safety of her crew members: “It’s not a debate, Beck. I’m not risking another crew member” (Scott & et. al, 2015). This shows concern and consideration for the welfare of her team even though it means endangering her safety. Towards the end of the movie she undertakes another risky mission after realizing the initial intercept distance may compromise Watney’s rescue …show more content…
In fact, she embodies Gallos’ theory of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, which are “model the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to act, and encourage the heart” (p. 26). These features reoccur many ways throughout the film as she leads by example. She does not only command, but gives leading opportunities to the crew. According to Northouse’ text, Commander Lewis’ characterizes team management and …., by incorporating “”their suggestions in decision making process (p. ). Again, scene >> shows the Commander asking the opinions of her crew members as indicates
In another scene, Watney displays a surpassing level of technical skill, which is “a knowledge about and proficiency in a specific type of work or activity” (p. 44). He epitomizes his expertise as a scientist to formulate water from hydrogen, conserve oxygen, doubles up his battery life, and ingenuity to pathfinder probe to transmit …show more content…
First, she leads the group in a way that influences them to optimize their abilities by allowing each handle their assignment. Her character makes risk taking appealing to emerging leaders. An example is when she fights her way through the storm to search for Watney. As a leader, she assumes the responsibility and takes risk without jeopardizing the safety of her crew members: “It’s not a debate, Beck. I’m not risking another crew member” (Scott & et. al, 2015). This shows concern and consideration for the welfare of her team even though it means endangering her safety. Towards the end of the movie she undertakes another risky mission after realizing the initial intercept distance may compromise Watney’s rescue …show more content…
In fact, she embodies Gallos’ theory of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, which are “model the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to act, and encourage the heart” (p. 26). These features reoccur many ways throughout the film as she leads by example. She does not only command, but gives leading opportunities to the crew. According to Northouse’ text, Commander Lewis’ characterizes team management and …., by incorporating “”their suggestions in decision making process (p. ). Again, scene >> shows the Commander asking the opinions of her crew members as indicates