CH 3 LE 3: What It Takes To Be A Leader

What do leaders respond positively to?

• adversity

• new prospects

• extreme circumstances

• adverse circumstances

How do good leaders lead?

• by example

• by gaining respect

• by being likeable

• by learning from other leaders

What does it take to become a leader?

• work

• leadership classes

• a leadership position

• wait for someone to hand it to you on a sliver platter

Which of the following describes a leader with perseverance?

• tenacious

• courageous

• stubborn

• determined

Why is perseverance important for a leader?

• it has a positive effect on outcomes

• it has a positive effect on the morale of team members

• it has a positive effect on goals

• it has positive effect on teamwork

Which of the following actions are associated with perseverance?

• making excuses

• setting unrealistic goals

• devising a plan to reach each goal

• accepting that some tasks will be easy

Which of the following actions are associated with perseverance?

• dodging a task

• working independently to reach a goal

• encouraging others to keep going

• accepting the fact the goal will be reached easily

What was General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. widely known for?

• his air force professionalism

• the number of missions he completed

• his speeches on Americanism and patriotism

• his perseverance and dedication

Which step did Major General Aragon take to reach her success?

• volunteered to do jobs no one else wanted to do

• never interviewed for open officer positions in her unit

• received a master's degree in education

• took only missions that would giver the training she desired

Which of the following did Captain Zamperini endure during World War II?

• his plane malfunctioned and fell into the pacific ocean

• he drifted for 47 days at sea on a raft

• he spent nearly 2 years as a prisoner of war (POW)

• all of the above