Leadership 101 Conventional NCTI Exam

Which of the following are among the common obstacles that leaders face? Select all that apply.

Busyness, Set-backs

Which of the 10 core leadership characteristics are missing from this list? Inspirational, Humble, Generous, Honest, Future-Oriented, Courageous, Competent.

Confident, Observant, Relational

What kind of leader is able to do the difficult things?

Courageous

Collaboration is NOT...

...limited to location. ...always easy. ...protection and control of information. ...an intersection of common goals.

Which of the following are the principles for understanding the Leadership Essentials?

A process is a helpful guide. You never fully arrive. Each step continues.

What types of legacies can you leave behind for others?

A way of living, A set of values, An ideal

From the following list, which are the primary ways to empower others?

All of the above.

If you wanted to find out what is important to your followers in order to help shape a shared vision, which of the following questions would you ask?

All of the above.

Which of the following are the most common obstacles that slow performance and decrease morale?

All of the above.

One of the benefits of a clear common cause is...

An increase in employee loyalty.

The key difference between personality and skills is determined by...

DNA vs. situations.

True or false? "Empower" means to hold someone accountable.

False

True or false? A benefit of using situational leadership is reduction of peer conflict.

False

True or false? Even if you aren't sure about what your vision is exactly, it is best to fake it until you figure it out so as not to derail those you are leading.

False

True or false? It is best to make sure your influence and leadership fit your title and position; don't step into leadership unless given the proper organizational support.

False

True or false? It is important to wait to do performance reviews until the end of the year so that you can be really thorough and write goals that last the upcoming year.

False

True or false? It is more professional and effective to not let people see that you are emotionally moved by your vision, and to guard your emotions from surfacing too much, or else you won't be perceived as a strong leader.

False

True or false? Management utilizes influence to reach results.

False

True or false? More people struggle with soft skills, so the majority of development efforts should be spent on helping people grow in this area.

False

True or false? Once you create a culture of unity that champions your common cause, you can let the momentum do the majority of the work.

False

True or false? Power is inherently good.

False

True or false? The best way to connect with people and build trust, is to invite them to join you for a conversation in your office.

False

True or false? The best way to get people to interact and connect with each other is to "create safe places" where they can think on their own and consider their view point so they can express it later.

False

True or false? The first "A" in the 3 A's of Authentic Leadership is Accept.

False

True or false? The real issue with power is that if you give it away there is less for you.

False

True or false? There are times when excuses are appropriate, especially if what happened wasn't your fault.

False

True or false? To have high emotional Intelligence means that you feel emotions more acutely than other people.

False

True or false? When deciding between accountability and compassion, accountability must always win out.

False

True or false? When projects are completed, feedback wrap-up sessions should be avoided; these meetings usually just become complaint sessions.

False

True or false? When you hold a feedback session to talk about shadow-side behaviors, it is good to begin by asking others what they think their weaknesses are.

False

True or false? When you prioritize the growth and development of a team member, they may become skeptical and distrustful of your motives.

False

True or false? You can develop new talents.

False

True or false? You cannot grow to be more emotionally intelligent because your ability to feel and process emotions was hard-wired in your brain when you were young.

False

What is one primary benefit of recognizing your shadow side?

Increase open communication.

____________ is focused and articulated passion.

Inspiration

A leader's task involves...

Setting direction, Facilitating collaboration, Shaping culture

Which one of these is NOT one of the four tips for communicating a vision effectively?

Keep it under wraps.

What is the catalyst that unlocks an individual's potential?

Learning.

What kind of statement is a purpose statement that refines as you evolve?

Living

What should you do about your shadow-side behaviors?

Manage them.

Which of the following are a traits of transformational leadership?

Models authenticity. Motivates others. Encourages creativity. Mentors others.

What defense mechanisms are the easiest to recognize as warning signs of shadow behaviors?

Physical.

Which of the following are primary ways to engage others?

Practice trust-building. Encourage truth-telling. Know your followers.

What will serve as a guide when you make decisions that affect your life and happiness?

Purpose statement, Core values

When setting expectations, you should do all of the following except...

Push forward

Which of the following is a key component of transformational leadership?

Putting people first.

What are some of the ways you can know your followers?

Spend time with them. Listen for values, goals, and desired contributions. Learn their communication styles. Ask about their interests outside of work.

Which of the following is a practical way to learn how to better self-manage your emotions?

Stay positive.

Shadow side behavior is often triggered by...

Stress, Success, Pushing yourself too hard

Which of the following are included in the four ways to equip followers through development and resourcing?

Stretch their reach. Remove obstacles.

The most powerful benefit of clearly communicating a common cause that people will enlist in its...

Synergy

Your strengths are the combination of your...

Talents,Skills,Experiences

Which of the following statements are true about values?

They are already within you, you just need to clarify them. How they are lived out will determine your level of personal contentment. Values serve as a guide for good decision making.

Why are clear expectations always so important?

They give a way to measure success. They keep people motivated.

An easy way to define the main difference between leaders and managers is that leaders promote change, while managers maintain stability.

True

Once you take your followers through the 4 E's, they will know how to develop other leaders.

True

True or false? If you were to help someone discover what contributions he or she wants to leave, you could ask, "You seem to accept jobs that you're not happy with. What is it about these jobs that you didn't enjoy?"

True

True or false? Intrinsic motivators are more effective than extrinsic motivators.

True

True or false? One way to foster collaboration and build a learning culture is to appreciate the different perspectives that diversity brings.

True

True or false? Pride comes from comparing yourself to others.

True

True or false? Situational Leadership is an approach to leadership where leaders adjust their style to fit the developmental needs of their followers.

True

True or false? Transactional leadership is an exchange between two parties.

True

True or false? You will encourage truth-telling when you invite, listen to, and receive constructive comments from your team.

True

When communicating your vision it is best to keep it simple and memorable.

True

What does it mean to clarify your common cause?

Uncover a shared vision that resonates with the needs of workers.

Which of these questions should you ask yourself when you are determining your passions?

What is not working? What legacy do you want to leave? What do you feel compelled to do?

When you start applying leadership strategies without ____________ , you will probably end up managing others, instead.

authenticity

As a leader, you work for your...

Followers

What actions are taken during the first "A" of Authentic Leadership?

Recognize your shadow side. Know yourself.

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to empowerment?

Rude people.