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A leader's tasks involve ___. Check all that apply.
setting direction, facilitating collaboration, and shaping culture
If you were to help someone discover what contributions he or she wanted 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
Which of the following are among the common obstacles that leaders face? Select all that apply.
Busyness. Set-backs.
Which of the following is not one of the six primary ways to engage others?
Contribute to others' work.
What kind of leader is able to do the difficult things?
Courageous
Which one of these is not one of the four tips for communicating vision effectively?
Keep it under wraps
What actions do you take during the first "A" of Authentic Leadership? Select all that apply.
Know Yourself, Recognize your Shadow Side
What is the catalyst that unlocks an individual's potential?
Learning
What kind of purpose statement refines as you evolve?
Living.
What should you do about your shadow side behaviors?
Manage Them
Which of the following is a trait of transformational leadership? Select all that apply.
Models authenticity.
Which defense mechanisms are the most recognizable warning signs of shadow behaviors?
Physical
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.
Which of the 10 core leadership characteristics are missing from this list? Inspirational, Humble, Generous, Honest, Future-Oriented, Courageous, Competent. Select all that apply.
Relational, Observant, Confident,
Which of the following is not a barrier to empowerment?
Rude People
Which of the following is a practical way to learn how to better self-manage your emotions?
Stay positive
The most powerful benefit of clearly communicating a common cause that people will enlist in is
Synergy
Your strengths are a combination of ___. Select all that apply.
Talents, Experiences, Skills
Which of the following is not one of the principles for understanding the Leadership Essentials?
The 4 E's are a linear process
What is the key difference between personality and skills?
The difference is determined by DNA as opposed to situations.
Why are clear expectations always so important? Select all that apply.
They provide a way to measure success, They keep people motivated
True or False. Intrinsic motivators are more effective than extrinsic motivators.
True
True or False. Management utilizes influence to reach results.
True
True or False. Once you take your followers through the 4 E's, they will know how to develop other leaders.
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. You will encourage truth-telling when you invite, listen to, and receive constructive comments from your team.
True
True or False. An easy way to define the main difference between leaders and managers is that leaders promote change, while managers maintain stability.
True.
What does it mean to clarify your common cause?
Uncover a shared vision that resonates with the needs of workers.
Which of the following statements are true about values? Select all that apply.
Values serve as a guide for good decision-making. They are already within you, you just need to clarify them. It is very hard to live out all of your values in the workplace.
A corporate narrative is simply a story that makes your _________ come to life.
Vision and Values
Which one of these questions is not one of the questions you should ask yourself when you are determining your passions?
What is working?
What can serve as a guide when making decisions that affect your life and happiness? Select two.
core values, purpose statement
True or False. Transactional leadership is an exchange between two parties.
false
What is one primary benefit of recognizing your shadow side?
increased open communication
Which of the following are included in the four ways of equipping followers through development and resourcing? Select all that apply.
increasing competency, creating opportunities, stretching their reach, and removing obstacles.
Shadow side behavior is often triggered by
All are triggers
Collaboration is not _____.
All of the these
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 these
From the following list, what are the primary ways to empower others?
All of these
What types of legacies can you leave behind for others?
All of these
Which of the following are the most common obstacle that slows performance and decreases morale?
All of these
What are some of the ways you can know your followers? Select all that apply.
All of these.
One of the benefits of a clear common cause is
An increase in employee loyalty
When you start applying leadership strategies without ____________ , you will probably end up managing others, instead.
Authenticity
True or False. "Empower" means to hold someone accountable.
False
True or False. A benefit of using situational leadership is the 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 through 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.
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 for them 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 stands for Accept.
False
True or False. The real issue with power is that if you give it away, less remains 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; such meetings usually just turn into 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 could become skeptical and distrustful of your motives.
False
True or False. You can develop new talents (natural aptitudes).
False
True or False. You cannot grow to be more emotionally intelligent because your ability to feel and process emotions was hard-wired into your brain when you were young.
False
As a leader, you work for your
Followers.
____________ is focused and articulated passion.
Inspiration