Which trait is NOT listed as a leadership quality for Activity Directors?

• A. Energetic with a positive outlook
• B. Proficient in assessment, goal setting and care planning
• C. Hard to collaborate and avoids teamwork
• D. Self-motivated and creative

Answer: (C)

Effective leadership for Activity Directors hinges on positive engagement, strong planning, and teamwork. Energetic with a positive outlook helps energize participants and maintain a hopeful, motivating environment. Being proficient in assessment, goal setting, and care planning shows the ability to evaluate resident needs, set meaningful objectives, and arrange activities that support overall care plans. Self-motivated and creative drives initiative and ongoing program development, enabling new and engaging activities.

The trait that does not fit is the one that describes being hard to collaborate and avoiding teamwork. Leadership in activity programs relies on working with other staff, residents, and families to coordinate efforts, ensure safety, and deliver consistent, quality experiences. Therefore, this is the trait that isn’t aligned with effective leadership.