Leadership Characteristics

A simple definition of a leader is someone who

• is ready to take action at a moment’s notice.

• has the ability to guide or direct the actions of others.

• can recognize a bad situation and alert others.

• lives by a moral and ethical code.

Leadership is especially important at the beginning of a business because

• businesses cannot afford to pay employees

• every company must have a president

• only certain types of people can be leaders

• startup failure rates are high

Leadership is important when things are going well for a business because

• leaders determine the next step for the organization

• employees become discouraged in times of crisis

• team members usually embrace change

• people don't need role models

Angela has achieved business success, and many other people look up to and imitate her. This makes her a(n)...

• role model

• leader

• example

• hero

Human capital refers to

• how much we can work

• our own potential for leadership

• the sum of our knowledge, skills, health, and value

• the value of our knowledge about a specific topic

Which of the following is a true statement about leadership

• Leadership cannot be studied and practiced

• Anyone can be a leader

• Leaders are typically poor managers

• Leaders are born, not made

How much people believe what you say and are willing to follow you depends on your

• emotional intelligence

• credibility

• self-confidence

• responsibility

If a leader wants people to believe in justice, a desire to do the right thing and an awareness of the rights of other people can be said to have

• the ability to share a vision

• competence

• self-awareness

• decisiveness

Which of the following is a characteristic of a self-confident leader:

• S/He is truly invested in the work team

• S/He has the ability to share a vision

• S/He demonstrates empathy

• S/He is decisive, even in uncertain times

Leaders who share a belief in justice, a desire to do the right thing, and an awareness of the rights of other people can be said to have

• competence

• integrity

• emotional intelligence

• credability