SR Leadership Quiz 2

At the bottom of page 28 it states that, "If you want to be a leader, you must _____ ____ ___.

• fully commit yourself. Your goal has to be of great importance to you.

• you don't have to be very committed.

• make all the plays in the game.

• can be somewhat committed and only be there part way.

At the bottom of page 34 in the chapter two summary it states that you should. "Get your teammates excited about what is possible, then ___________ to pursue it with all your heart and soul."

• be sure to be to all workouts on time

• make a partial commitment

• make a full commitment

• play really hard at practices and games.

Chapter 3 begins on page 39. It covers the topic of confidence. The opening paragraph on page 39 states that ... "Having confidence means that you believe in yourself and your ________."

On page 41 there is a section that asks you ... "Can you do/say what is right even though it might go against the crowd?" In your own words; what is an example of how this could apply to you and our team?

On page 43 it states, 3. Past Success. Reflecting on your past successes is another way to bolster your confidence. The paragraph continues and uses Michael Jordan as an example of how he would often reflect on his past successes when he needed confidence. In your own words, what's a memory you have of when you were successful at something that you can use as motivation when you need to bolster your own confidence?

Chapter 4 deals with composure. The opening paragraph states that "Great leaders are able to keep themselves _________ during the heat of the battle. They effectively manage their emotions and keep themselves on an even keel when everyone and everything else around them might be going crazy."

• crazy and really hyped up

• sad and angry

• under control

• lift weights and condition really hard

On page 52, there is an example of a Traffic Light Analogy. What are some examples of Green Light mentality when it comes to managing your emotions?

• angry, pessimistic, overwhelmed, out of control, apathetic, hopeless, poor body language, scared, emotional

• frustrated, questioning, doubts, negative, blaming, distant, tentative, distracted, confusion, rattled

• I don't care, my emotions don't matter to me and don't need to be managed

• composed, optimistic, confident, focused, determined, communicating, encouraging, aggressive, poised

On pages 53 & 54, the book states some strategies on How to Get Into a Green Light.

1. Go over the game plan 2. Visualize how you want to play 3. Quiet Reflection/Prayer 4. Listen to Music 5. Chat with teammates 6. Watch highlight videos 7. Take a nap or a shower 8. Team Chant.

In your own words ... Which one of these best fits something you can do, explain your answer - why did you choose this strategy?

On page 56 it discusses a section on Control the Controllables. The author states, "One of the best ways to regain control of the situation is to regain control of yourself and your thinking. To do this it is important to recognize _____ control in the situation."

At the bottom of page 57, in the section on Focus on the Present. It states that "You can remind yourself to focus on the present moment by ___________ and releasing past frustrations and distractions when you exhale."

• Taking a deep breath

• getting a really good night sleep

• going over and over the gameplan

• slamming your hands into your helmet really hard