Learning check 3

What is the difference between a leader and a manager?

A leader is an individual who has an influence on others and gives others the feeling of worth. A manager is just someone who tells others what to do for his or her own personal benefit. No one should just hold the title of a manager but, instead a leader. Be the individual that makes a difference in other people's lives so then, they are able to pass on your knowledge and personal values.

What are the things Paige mention to have a good relationship with your leaders?

To maintain a solid relationship is leave a positive legacy that people want to follow. Be someone who is responsible and confident about yourself because it matters what you portray of yourself. Be the person to know what people are struggling with and guide them in the hard times. The most important one that makes a good bond is take accountability.

What are some of the key elements that help a leader chose the right time to act?

First, confidence: A leader must be secure in his actions and decisions. Second, decisiveness: a leader must be definite with his actions. Third, experience: a leader must have a repertoire of success or they should learn how to be successful. Forth, intuition, a leader must have an unconscious ability to work through any situations; this ability relies on leader's morale and direction.

Why is grade inflation detrimental to others?

Grade inflation is a form of lying and being mean to the person being reviewed. It sets them up for failure, as they will not be able to learn from what they are doing wrong. Grade inflation does more harm than help and should be avoided at any cost. Grade inflation should be avoided in both the professional and the personal life; Fom college to real life, it should never be present.

According to the law of explosive growth, what are the three stages of the leadership development process and how do you progress through the stages?

According to the law of explosive growth the three stages of the leadership development process are; developing yourself, developing your team, and developing leaders. Are you constantly developing yourself and your own personal skills as a leader. Are you adding value to the lives of your team and helping them reach them potential. And finally, are your creating an environment that encourages leaders to develop?

Why is it important to look for a "common threat" in evaluations?

"Common threats" in evaluations are complaints about an individual that are stated in multiple evaluations from different people. These common threats are essential to look for because they show something that is reliable and needs to be addressed with that individual. If you get one isolated complaint about someone during evaluations, it is most likely unreliable and it is a conflict that is only between two employees.

What are the 4 habits that top performers have that low performers do not?

. They have a morning routine no matter how short: it teaches you to control your own schedule rather than having your schedule control you . 2. They do then think after to evaluate: most people over think themselves into procrastination. 3. They fit fitness into their busy schedules: find the time to fit fitness in their schedules. 4. They follow their scripted day even if they do not feel like it: the tool top performers use to achieve this is by scripting their day on a calendar.

Why shouldn't a leader only focus on attracting followers?

A leader who spends all their time on simply attracting followers will ultimately be unsuccessful. A leader reaches their full potential when they work toward developing future leaders. These developments will result in a multiplication effect without the need for increasing an organization's resources. When a leader leads with the intention of adding value to others and on developing leaders , a positive, lasting impact remains as a result.

Why is Sacrifice considered the heart of leadership?

A major misconception about leadership positions is that it's all about the advantages, the money, the power, and the perks. However, this is false. If you don't have the dedication and mindset to be prepared to make sacrifices you will not go far. To achieve success you have to know it will not come without sacrifice, you will have to give up more than anyone else you work in order to move up, and the higher you go the more you will have to give up.

Why should we all be a one minute manager?

A one minute manager know how to redirect and employee when they don't do something right. They know how to give feedback in a way the employee feel like they are a part of the organization. They give one minute praises for doing a excellent job. A manager cares about the employee's goals and their future and want they out of the job.

How can resistance to change stunt growth?

A very crucial aspect of leadership is the ability to pivot or adapt to new situations. In your career you may not start out with a job that is exactly what you want but you need to be willing to make the most of your situation and learn as much as you can. the same goes for jobs that may ask you to travel or move to locations where you are needed. If you aren't willing to take risks and learn from different experiences you will never grow into a better leader.

According to Ethics 101, what are the five p's of compromising ethics?

According to Ethics 101 the five p's are; pressure, pleasure, power, pride and priorities. Pressure leads people to make unethical decisions because they expected to deliver a certain amount of product. Pleasure leads to unethical behavior because people want some kind of pleasure in return for their actions. Power because people will want more power and they will want to keep that power by whatever means necessary. Pride leads to unethical behavior due to people being to proud to admit they are wrong. And priorities, when someone does not have goals in life they will not have any motivation.

What is something people are incapable of dealing with?

According to Julian, many people struggle and are incapable of dealing with adversity. They struggle with this because they don't like being told what to do. They don't like accepting the fact the there is always going to be telling you what to do and how to do your job. Take the feedback that they are giving to you and use it as an opportunity to grow and recover for the future.

According to Julien, what priorities should recent graduates focus on when entering the work force?

According to Julien, a recent graduate should first focus on obtaining more experience for whichever career in hospitality they are interested in. Graduates should have a goal that they are working towards. This goal should be realistic for you to accomplish. You must learn to be humble especially in the current market where there are a lot of more qualified workers looking for the same jobs. And finally, a graduate should elevate themselves above other graduates by having unique skills and abilities.

According to Lauren's presentation, what is growth and what are a few strategies to develop leaders?

According to Laurens's presentation, growth is the process of developing or maturing physically, mentally, or spiritually. In developing leaders remember these four things: 1) seek for those who have great potential, 2) invest time in developing and helping those who look up to you, 3) constantly help individuals build their strengths, and lastly 4) multiply leaders, rather than adding followers.

How do you develop your leadership legacy?

According to Olivia's presentation on the Law of Legacy, there are four steps that are essential to developing your leadership legacy. The first step is to know the legacy you want to leave. The second step is to live the legacy you want to leave. The third step is to choose who will carry on your legacy. The last step is to pass the baton. This is important because a leader's value is measured by succession, so you must take the right steps to produce a legacy for yourself.

According to Paige, why is it important to not gossip or talk about your employees to other people that work there?

According to Paige, it is important to not gossip about other employees because it makes you look like an unprofessional leader. People will lose respect for you and your position, and it will be hard to get them to follow your directions. As a leader you want to know that your employees value and respect you and if you are talking about them behind their backs, it does not send the right message to them.

Should you be transparent and honest with your employers when you have further goals in other cities or companies?

According to Paige, it is totally fine to let your recruiter and employers know if you have bigger goals other than working with them for your entire life. Good leaders know how to respect their employees' personal goals and desires without making judgments. The prior condition is that you need to make sure that you can do your best on your current job.

According to Paige, what are some characteristics that are essential to have as an employee?

According to Paige, some essential characteristics that she looks for in potential candidates are courage, humility, integrity, and initiative. She stated that those are essential to her because those are character traits that cannot be taught through things like employee training. They are characteristics that some people possess while others do not, and those traits are essential to being successful in any industry, but especially the hospitality industry.

According to Paige, What do most people struggle with?

According to Paige, some people struggle with conflict the most. It is hard for some to take accountability for their actions and they will actually hold others accountable. Conflict is actually the only thing that can help you grow as a person and as an organization. Conflict is portrayed as a problem. It actually is key to businesses because it gives the chance for them to fix the problem and find a solution.

According to the Law of Priorities, what are 3 reasons why a leader may not apply the law, and what are the 3 R's we should think about?

According to the Law of Priorities and Merida's presentation, the 3 reasons why a leader may not use the Law of Priorities are 1) when they are busy are believe that they are achieving, 2) prioritizing requires continually thinking ahead, and 3) prioritizing requires doing things that are uncomfortable and sometimes painful. The 3 R's we should think about when prioritizing are 1) what is REQUIRED?, 2) what gives the greatest RETURN?, and 3) what brings the greatest REWARD?

What is the cost of leadership?

According to the Law of Sacrifice, the cost of leadership is a rise in responsibilities, and a fall in rights. This basically means that the more responsibility you accept, the fewer options you have in terms of doing whatever you want to do. Everyone has different sacrifices they make in order to rise in leadership, ranging from free time to hobbies and other aspects of their personal lives.

According to the law of victory, what qualities must a leader have to be victorious?

According to the fifteenth chapter, the law of victory, a leader must have a few qualities in order to be successful. The first quality a leader should have is to be unwilling to accept defeat. A good leader will continue to try until they are victorious. A leader must also be dedicated to improving their team before themselves. They should be hardworking, maintain calm in high pressure situations, and be passionate about their cause.

Why are anonymous evaluations not able to be used?

An evaluation or complaint submitted without a name is not reliable because there is no accountability to be truthful in the submitted evaluation. Ultimately, this means nothing can be done to ensure the issue is fixed. Evaluations should be anonymous to the person being reviewed, but must be submitted with a name to the person who receives and reviews evaluations.

Why must we give up more as a Leader, than others?

As a leader we have our team, followers, and supporters. Each of these groups that follow us depend on us and the success we bring, they depend on our direction. This means that we have less time for ourselves, our hobbies, and need to put more time into our successes. In order to be successful and be the leaders that they need we make more sacrifices for them because they need more from us than we need from them. it is up to us to bring out their potential for the world and fulfill the vision.

Why is being busy and being productive not the same thing?

Being busy and productivity do not equate because when a person is busy or spreads them self too thin, they can't prioritize what's important and they can't produce quality work. A person achieves more fulfillment from work they are proud of, therefore, they should spend their time on the work that will give them 80% of the results. Activity isn't the same thing as accomplishment and that's why successful people prioritize the things that will benefit themselves and others.

Why is it important to be flexible with your job arrangements?

Being flexible with any employer is going to give you the ability to grow much faster within an organization. While it is not required to move to knew locations and positions in a company, doing so will give you the experience you need in many different areas to become the leader that you desire to be. Choosing not to be flexible will make it so that you do not grow as fast and it might keep you in the same position for a longer period of time.

what is self awareness and how do you improve it?

Capacity to interpret your own thoughts correctly. Keep mindful of your thoughts when they happen. Keep in mind how you appear to react to different circumstances and individuals. Ways to improve your self awareness is to know yourself, see yourself (what do you think and feel) for who you are, control the feelings (even physiological signs), in a challenging conversation or meeting, track & backtrack your emotions-learn your tendencies in emotionally arousing situations, using paired sharing (peer or manager), and take full responsibility for what you say and do. Own your actions

What is the difference between chasing gold and creating gold?

Chasing gold does not make you a real leader when you do the bare minimum to get to the top quickest to reap the benefits of the position. Creating gold is building your success as a leader to benefit others rather than just yourself. You are thinking of the organization and the people in it first when you lead and try to build up the organization that generate that success. With creating gold, you are creating success that benefits the whole team.

Why is no individual done growing ever?

Every person you meet in your life is there for a reason. That reason is to help you grow as an individual, regardless of your age. No one is perfect and has the answers to ever and all situations so, it is very important to listen to what others have to say. Growing your abilities in any aspect is exciting and many people need to start viewing it as that.

What is grade grubbing and why should you avoid doing it?

Grade grubbing like the name implies, is a unappealing method of students attempting to ask for a grade they didn't earn. They usually imply fault not on themselves but on others, such as that it wasn't graded fairly or they really need this grade and it is the professors responsibility to give it to them. As a dedicated student you should avoid doing this to not give off the appearance that you don't care about learning only a grade.

According to Julien, what is hospitality at its core and how does this relate to 'GM' being more than just a title?

Hospitality at its core is simply hosting and welcoming people into your home and taking care of the,. When we invite people to our hotels to stay, or a restaurant to eat, we are really inviting them to trust us to take care of them and give them the experiences they are looking for. According to Julien, becoming a General Manager is more than just a title, it becomes a huge responsibility. Not just a responsibility to keep employees productive and owners making profits, but a commitment to everyone and everything including each individual guests health and safety.

According to Jazamine presentation about Ethics 101 page 41-70, which of the 5 tarnishing factors are they hardest to fight?

I feel like pride would be the hardest one to fight. We all have pride in our heart and want a certain way to be down and not want to hear other people's opinions. As to be a leader we need to fight the pride because we are there to help the followers. Pride is the biggest part of us.

How would you utilize the Law of Priority in your life?

I would need to push myself out of the comfortable stage and branch out. Make sure that to do things that i haven't done yet and feel great about it. To be a leader you need to have the law of priority instead of you. My planner needs to be prioritize of the important things, like school what needs to be due.

What happens when people do not follow the chain of command?

If employees, in an organization, do not follow the chain of command, chaos will ensue. There is a chain of command for a reason. That is to organize the flow of information and communication in a company. If people refused to report to their manager or direct superior in the chain, then there would be large amounts of undermining and retaliation within the departments. If you have an issue, always take it to your manager to discuss an action plan on how to resolve the issue.

How did the Law of Explosive Growth help EQUIP reach their goal of developing one million leaders, and how can these tactics help you professionally?

In chapter 20, we read the story of EQUIP and their Million Leader Mandate. They used the Law of Explosive Growth to make 40,000 leaders into 1,000,000 leaders by asking them to each develop 25 people. This meant that the amount of leaders in the world would grow exponentially as more and more people signed on to the initiative. This idea can help me professionally because I can use the same tactics to develop my own team's skills, and turn them into the best leaders they can be.

Why should you turn in a self evaluation along with your peer evaluation for the group project?

In class on Monday, Professor Cauvin stated that along with the peer evaluations for the group project, you must also submit a self evaluation. You must submit this self evaluation to avoid choosing to earn zero points, and you should also do this for your own personal growth. Doing a self evaluation can help you reflect on your performance in a group setting, and learn your strengths and weaknesses as it relates to collaborating with your peers.

According to "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership", why is there no success without sacrifice?

In order to achieve any sort of success, you must make sacrifices. If you talk to any leader, you will find that they have made repeated sacrifices. Effective leaders sacrifice much that is good in order to dedicate themselves to what is best. When you become a leader, you lose the right to think about yourself. The circumstances are different from person to person, but the principle doesn't change. In order to be successful, you must trade something in return.

According to Paige, why is conflict good and not bad?

In the hospitality industry, conflict is going to happen no matter where you go. It may be with coworkers, managers , or even guests. From what Paige had to say about conflict, I now view conflict as growing as an individual. No one likes or wants to deal with difficult situations however, it teaches you many lessons on how to deal and cope with it. If an individual never comes across conflict, then they will never grow and become a better person from what they had to go through.

According to Julien, why is it important to ask for help?

It is important to ask for help because we want to make sure that we are completing tasks as an hotel employee to the highest of standards. The hospitality industry is all about putting the guests first and making sure that they are well satisfied with our services. If we are unsure of how to complete a task, it's important to be humble and ask for the help to make sure that we are doing our jobs right. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, it's wanting to grow as an employee to be better and learn.

Why is it important to "interview" the owner of the company of the job you wish to work with?

It is important to know what kind of person you would be working for. As Paige said during class, people quit bosses not jobs. You want to make sure that you truly know them before you go and work for them. You need to make sure that your styles work well together so that you can know that before excepting any offer. You do not want to have to force it if both your styles do not work well together.

Why is it the leaders job to create momentum?

It's the leader's job to create momentum because you need to be passionate about the vision you are trying to achieve and push it on others. You are in the leadership position for a reason; implement the idea you want and encourage others to be passionate about it as well. When everyone is on the same page and feels confident they can achieve the vision, you will create a momentum with everyone. Don't wait for anyone else to create the momentum for you.

In the book "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" , how is it explained to why the Law of Empowerment is a source of motivation?

Law of empowerment is shown as a source of motivation and support because it shows that when a leader is able to empower themselves and those around him. It is said in the book that empowering does show great motivation when one of a group is i the dumps and is struggling with the outcome, but also empowering the followers when one does a task correctly shows the praise. Praise goes such a long way as an empowerment because when we are recognized for our right duty, we want to be able to continue to succeed.

what are some differences between leaders who attract followers and leaders who develop leaders?

Leaders who attract followers treat everyone the same; leaders who develop leaders treat individuals differently based on their needs and abilities. 2. Leaders who attract followers only impact people they touch; leaders who develop leaders can impact people beyonds their reach, like followers of the leaders whom they develop. 3. Leaders who attract followers focus on their followers' weakness; leaders who develop leaders focus on the leaders strengths

why can you not lead from your desk?

Leadership is not about telling people what to do, it's about showing them. You must be able to get in the trenches with your team and lead the charge from the front lines. Be visible- your team needs to see that you are willing and able to take any responsibility that is thrown your way and take accountability in any situation. You cannot do these things from behind a desk, because then you become less visible and therefore less credible.

Why is the idea of treating everyone the same for the sake of "fairness" not true?

Not all people should be treated the same for the sake of fairness because not all people have the same work ethic and desire to grow, and treating people the same is inherently unfair. Some individuals have a greater desire for growth and perform to a higher standard, which is more worthy of the leader investing in them, acknowledging them, and rewarding them.

What does the Loss of Respect mean?

The R stands for rude, reprimand, rash, and reckless. The E is for entitled. The S is for superficial, stubborn, self-centered. The P is for passive aggressive behavior. The other E is for egotistical. The C is for condescending and controlling. The T is for temperamental. People want to know their manager or boss will be responsible and make the best decisions when it is needed. If managers make reckless decisions or act in a passive aggressive manner because they feel entitled, it can negatively affect their people and in the end change their view of their leader.

According to Professor Cauvin, what does RESPECT stand for and why is it important to not center our behaviors around the acronyms RESPECT?

R stands for rude, reprimand, rash, and reckless. E stands for entitled. S stands for superficial, stubborn, self-centered. P stands for passive aggressive behavior. E stands for egotistical. C stands for condescending - controlling. T stands for temperamental ( mood swings-unpredictable). It's important not to center our behavior around the acronyms RESPECT because it will lead us to become a poor leader, team worker, and an employee in the industry. RESPECT is essentially all behaviors that will hurt the customer satisfaction in all restaurants, hotels, and other businesses. Being a RESPECT leader will risk the company reputation in the long run.

Why might recruiters be more willing to hire recent graduates during difficult times?

Recruiters are more willing to take on graduates during difficult times because they bring a new, fresh, perspective to the work place environment. Graduates are enthusiastic about their future and can provide a positive outlook to the organization. It's important that graduates keep in mind the importance of adaptability and the humility to be willing to learn. There's much to be learned for when facing adversity.

What are the 6 aspects of The Law of Respect, which Malia covered?

The 6 aspects that Malia covered were 1) Natural Leadership Ability, 2) Respect for Others, 3) Courage, 4) Success, 5) Loyalty, and 6) Adding Values to Others. When it comes to natural leadership ability, leaders aren't created equal, but having natural leadership is an advantage. Respect is voluntary but everyone wants to be respected- follow the Golden Rule. Courage refers to doing what is right at the risk of failing. Success is attractive and people respect others accomplishments. Loyalty is less common today, which caused it to turn into a great asset. Adding values to others is the most important.

Why is the Law of Legacy important?

The Law of Legacy is important because it adds value to others lives. Legacy is the impact that you leave on others lives and important messages that you taught them that they will carry through life with them. Those who have been impacted by your legacy will continue to pass it on to others that come across in their life.

What are the three components of the Law of Victory and why are they so important?

The Law of Victory states that for a team to successful, they need to have a unity of vision, a diversity of skills, and a leader that is dedicated to the success of the team. A unity of vision will allow the team to work toward the same goal, a diversity of skills will allow them to use their strengths, and a focused leader will help to guide the team to success in their goal.

What is the "Touch of Midas" and how can we utilize it as a life strategy?

The Midas touch is one in mythology that focus on creating wealth, and focusing our goals on the materialistic. When used in ethics we change our goals of materials to that of value. With the Touch of Midas we strive to create value for others and ourselves. The focus is on people and how we can add value to their lives. Just like Midas gained wealth through material, he lost his relationships and ended up worst off. We will add value to ourselves, build relationships, and gain wealth for the value you we offer.

What is the Pareto Principle and why should we incorporate that when you become a leader?

The Pareto Principle states that if you focus your attention on the top 20% in terms of importance, you will have an 80% return on that effort. This is an importance principle to incorporate when you become a leader because you have to focus on your priorities and what tasks are the most important to get done. You will also achieve more if you are focusing on the top 20% instead of trying to focus on things that may not be that important.

What is the cycle of power and what does it include?

The cycle of power is the cycle that people who have gained power tend to follow and get stuck in. The cycle of power is made to show the negative consequences of power and why it is dangerous to seek more than one already has or is ready for. The cycle of power includes, (1). The actual reception of the power. (2). The abuse of the power, and (3). The loss of the power.

According to The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, what are four habits that top performers have?

The first habit that performers possess is that they have a morning routine everyday, no matter how short it is. The second habit is they do then think after to evaluate. Sometimes people over think themselves so much it turns into procrastination. The third habit is they fit fitness into their busy schedules, and the last habit top performers have is that they follow their scripted day even if they do not feel like doing it.

What are the 6 things that people want from their manager?

The first is they want to be valued, so that they know their manager actually cares about them. The second is they want to be appreciated, this gives the employee motivation to keep working hard. The third is they want to be trusted, this helps the employee make decisions on their own. The forth is they want to be respected, this is important because everyone needs to respect each other. The fifth is they want to be understood, this makes them feel included and not alone. And the sixth is they do not want to be taken advantage of.

What are the 4 possible results when a leader makes a decision at a given time?

The first possibility when a leader chooses to act is when they make the wrong decision at the wrong time. This ends up in disaster and will cause your employees to lose faith in your leadership ability. The second possibility is the right decision at the wrong time, this will cause your employees to resist the change and think that you are not considering them. The third possibility is the wrong decision at the right time, which is a mistake. The fourth possibility is the right decision at the right time, and this will almost always result in success.

What are the reasons behind why we make unethical decisions?

The first reason is that we do what is the most convenient for us. When it is easier for someone to make an unethical decision than it is to make an ethical one, people will choose to be unethical for the sake of convenience. The second is that we do what we must to win. Leaders always do whatever they need to do to win and unfortunately sometimes those behaviors are unethical. And the third is we rationalize our choices with relativism.

According to Juilen, what are the four ways to set ourselves up for success?

The first step is to make sure you have real life experience. Many students in todays work force do not have the right real life experience to have strong professional standards. The second is to have a plan and goals. This is also making sure you have humility because without it then you won't be able to achieve things. The third is to accept that you have to learn. Many people think that they know everything which is not the case and they need growth. Lastly is to be smart about what you are doing with jobs.

What are the five factors that tarnish the golden rule?

The five factors the tarnish the golden rule are pressure, power, pleasure, pride, and priorities. -Pressure is what people put on you and can make it harder for you to feel ethical. -Power is a common issue of being ethical. There needs to be check and balances so you don't abuse your power -Pleasure is what we want to that makes us feel good. -Pride makes us competitive. It can create conflict between people. -Priorities is what pushes us towards our goal. Without priorities, you don't know what it is you're working on.

What are the four habits of top performers?

The four habits that top performers have help them in achieving success every day. The first habit is to have a morning routine that you follow every day. The second is when you do something, you should think about it afterward and then evaluate it. Most people overthink things and then procrastinate, so that is what you want to avoid. Third is adding fitness to your schedule. And fourth is to follow a scripted day even if you don't feel up to it.

What is the Law of legacy and why is it so important?

The law of legacy states that a leader's lasting value is measured by succession. Your legacy is what you leave behind for generations after you. It is important because you can start living your legacy any day such as today. As a leader you will add values to others. Living your legacy is like serving a life sentence. You make a statement summarizing your goals and purpose of your life. It sets the direction of the life you want to live and you will live your life behind the bars of your gaols and purposes.

What is the key element that help a leader chose the right time to act?

The leader must be understanding, mature, confident, decisive, experienced, and prepared. Being a understanding leader is someone who fully comprehends the situation, a mature leader is someone who have pure motives, a confident leader is someone who is secure in their actions, a decisive leader is someone who is definite on there actions, an experienced leader is someone who has a repertoire of success, a leader with intuition is someone who has an unconscious ability to work through any situations, a prepared leader is someone who creates ideal conditions for the decision they choose.

According to Page, what can you do to decide which is the best path to go down in your career?

The main thing Page touches on is trusting your gut. There is something to consider when things fall into place and the process feels easy. Another important factor she touches on is chemistry. It is important that your values line up with company and you feel that you will be able to work well with those involved. The last thing Page mentioned was to research research research. Ask as many questions as you can think of, find someone who already works there and ask to hear their opinions. It is important to make sure you know what you are getting yourself into and who you are working for.

What is the meaning behind the quote "failure is not the opposite of success, but a stepping stone to success"?

The meaning behind this quote is that in order to succeed in your endeavors, you must fail sometimes. Failure teaches you how to bounce back from bad situations and learn from them. Your failure only helps you grow. Everyone must fail at something to understand what it feels like to lose. This will make winning feel all the better in the end.

What is the #1 thing an interviewer is looking for in an interview?

The most important thing an interviewer is looking for in an interview is the potential of the individual. Because of this, you should remember that you are essentially selling yourself in an interview, from showing off your personality and attitude to showing off what you've achieved as a professional. Your main goal in the interview should be selling yourself and showing off your potential to help the interviewer see how valuable you would be to them if given the opportunity.

Across All Three Books What is One Trait Discussed?

The trait that I have in mind is Trust. In all three books trust is and being trust able is a key factor to being a manager, a leader, and an ethical person. All the decisions we make in each affect our team and the people we meant to inspire and motivate. Our actions to be unethical, disrespectful, or ignore their hard work affect how they trust us. When are teams do not trust us it is hard for us to motivate or inspire them to work. They start to become lazy, energy falls, and their negative enthusiasm spreads soon we are at a halt.

What are 3 components for a team to be successful?

There are 3 essential elements that lead to a teams success and should be followed in order to achieve the best results. Unity of vision, which allows everyone to be on the same page, without this no one will know how to handle the situation and all do different things. Diverse skills encourages unique perspectives to be developed and balance out the team. Lifting others up leads to a more positive work environment where employees feel confident in themselves and their abilities.

How to adopt the Golden Rule as an integrity guidline for your life?

There are a couple ways you can adopt the Golden rule as a integrity guideline for your life. First, you need to live life with a meaning, which requires a principle to live by. Second, the Golden rule can work in any aspect in your life. Third, think of yourself and others on how you would like to be treated. And lastly, never feel bad for doing what is right.

What are the three reasons people make unethical choices?

There are three reasons why people make unethical choices and they are due to what is most convenient to them, which is going to be the easiest, and what can make someone win. When people make these three choices, they are not a team player. They are only looking to better themselves instead of making a team better. The convenience aspect is because they are lazy and not wanting to work for it, what comes easy is what most people want because they don't want to work hard for something, lastly, everyone wants to do better than everyone else.

According to Ethics 101, what is the difference between business ethics and ethics?

This book points out that there really is not difference between these two things. A person should have the same set of ethics across all aspects of their lives, be it in business or personal. They should not have one set for work and one set for home, as that would make it impossible to live up to either one.

What is the importance of the law of timing?

This is about taking the right action at the right time. By being able to do this means that you have maturated as a leader and that you know the ins and outs. There are however consequences, if you take the wrong action at the wrong time it will be a disaster while if you have the right action and the right time it will be a success. There are two in between with the right action and the wrong time to be resistance and the other is the wrong action at the right time is a mistake.

What does the phrase "You cannot turn a mule into a race horse" mean?

This phrase means that there are people who are just not cut out to do certain things; such as leadership. There are people who will find it very difficult to be motivated to be a superstar, and will never rise to the occasion. On the other hand, people who naturally lead will never stoop down to a level of adequacy, they will always be leaders.

What does Paige's quote "Grow where you are planted," mean what does it have to do with your career?

This quote means that you should always try your best no matter where you are in life. This relates to your career because, eventually, you will end up in a place, location, or position which is less than optimal for you. Yet if you work your hardest, you can still take away valuable information from your current position and could even gain new connections that will help you get to where you want to be in your career. Showing your determination shows others the value of you through the Law of the Process.

How is the quote "A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves." significant?

This quote represents a meaningful and important message to anyone seeking to be a good leader. You will know you have done your job when the people under you do not need you consistently to help them anymore. Your goal is to give your people all the necessary knowledge they need to do their job themselves. They should have the confidence to make decisions on their own without asking you and they should feel empowered to take on rigorous tasks. This should be the goal of all leaders.

What are three scenarios that leaders could find themselves in by not following The Law Of Timing?

Three scenarios that leaders could find themselves in if they do not properly follow The Law Of Timing are as follows. (1). A leader could make the right action at the wrong time. This can lead to resistance from a leader's followers. (2). A leader could make the wrong action at the right time. This is also known as making a mistake that doesn't have detrimental consequences. Lastly, (3). A leader could make the wrong action at the wrong time. This is the worst thing a leader can do when it comes to timing and usually results in a disaster.

Why is it okay that your personal and professional lives don't always perfectly align.

Throughout our career, there are going to be choices that we all must make that will not necessarily be best for us personally and professionally. According to Paige, every position she has been in through her many years in the industry has taught her a valuable lesson, in either the personal aspects of her life or the professional, to help her reach the high profile position she has now. While not all positions have advanced her in both aspects there is always something you learned to appreciate as you look back on the past.

Under the six important characteristics of the Golden Rule, why is being understood important?

Understanding your followers and those that are helping run your business is very important. When you are the leader, extend the burden of connection on you rather than your employees and meet them at their level. They are going to feel like you genuinely care about them when you connect with them personally. The leader should want to take an interest in the people that are working hard daily to achieve the leader's goals. The more time a leader takes to understand their employees, the more successful their organization will be.

How often are we making sacrifices in our lives?

We are constantly making sacrifices whether we know it or not. Whether it is intentionally or not, we are making sacrifices every single day. It could be something as simple as spending more time on homework to get a good grade to be the successful leader we want to become, or it could be working out every single day for an hour to be more successful in your health aspects. No successful leader hasn't become successful without making sacrifices for themselves and for the business they are apart of. More sacrifices means better success.

Why is the gold rule so important

We are taught this rule when we are little but then it stops after we get to a certain age. This rule is about doing what we want others to do to you. This rule is so important because it is ethics and doing the right thing which can be hard at times. It is important to stick with this rule in a leadership position so your followers will know how to act as well after you have modeled the golden rule for them. This rule helps bring the good into the world.

What were Julien's emotions like when he first became a General manager?

When Julien first became a General manger he had a feeling a fulfillment and worked to gain the support of his team. This first day was like a grace period there was no stress only joy. It was the next day that responsibilities of being a general manager hit him. He realized that he was the head of the property the image that employees looked up to and guest trusted. He had to make sure that he was doing his best for all and inspire others to perform and inspire himself. Everything starts with him so he must live up to being a general manager.

why should you consider your level of experience before taking a managerial job offer/promotion?

When Julien spoke to the class this past Monday, he mentioned something important. He told us to consider our level of knowledge and experience when presented with a higher job offer. We think that being offered a higher position in a company is something we should automatically take, yet we do not consider if we are ready to take on the greater responsibility. This is something every college student should think about when offered a promotion or manager position out of college, because if we really think about it, we are not always ready for a job like this.

What is a good way to help make sure you are making a good decision?

When faced with a complicated situation, it may be difficult to stick to your morals and make the right decision. To ensure you are doing your best and making the right decision, try to refer back to the person you respect the most. Think about why you respect them and what they would think about the decision you just made. Would they be proud or happy? Or would they be disappointed or upset? Try to pretend like they are always watching you.

What are four understandings you need to know about the Law of Sacrifice?

When looking at the Law of Sacrifice , you need to have the understandings that: there is no success without sacrifice, leaders are often asked to give up more, a leader must give up to go up, and the higher the level of leadership the greater the sacrifice. By being able to give up something (make that sacrifice) as a leader you are showing your people what it means to you to be a leader for them. You should be willing to make those sacrifices so they do not have to and they will in turn gain respect you for.

What reading Ethics 101, what happens when you abuse your power?

When you abuse your power as a leader it creates an environment where you cannot be trusted as a leader. When you come into a leadership position you need to create an environment where you share respect for all of your employees and our employees know they can come for you for guidances and leadership.

Why should you use the word "clarification" versus "confused"?

When you say the word "confused" when asking a question or writing an email, you are saying that you are not prepared for what is happening. You are putting blame on the person giving the explanation and saying that they were not clear. Using "confusion" in your speech shows others that you feel inferior. Saying that you need "clarification" allows for others to explain what they were saying in a little more depth. This way, you are not putting blame on someone else for not being clear.

What happens when you ignore chain of command?

When you undermine chain of command it is not a very good look on you even if you were the one with the problem in the first place. By not talking out the issue with the correct authorities it can not only make you look childish but can lead to unethical retaliation by the offending party if the situation is not handled properly.

Why is it important to end your redirect with encouragement?

You must always end your redirect with encouragement because you want your employee too feel confident in what they are doing. You want to let them know that you believe in them. Tell them what it is that you like so they can continue to do that as well as the pointers you provided to them. A redirect is meant to guide them down the path to success instead of tearing them down.

Why is it so important to separate your own personal biases?

You must separate your personal biases from your professional decisions otherwise you may end up making a decision that hurts everyone else but will benefit yourself. Your team will see your selfishness and decide not to follow you anymore. You must remain in a neutral bias zone because only then will you be able to look at every factor clearly and come up with the best decision for yourself and your team.

Why do young leaders often receive less credit when it comes to their leadership?

Young leaders receive less credit for a couple of different reasons. One reason is that they are simply less experienced since they are most likely just starting their career. Another reason is that they have not been able to develop their momentum yet. The amount of momentum a leader has says a lot about the leader. Leaders that have not been able to generate momentum yet do not have the same credibility than those leaders that have momentum already.