Leadership Quiz

Why do leaders act consistent with their core values?

• It is one way of “walking the talk” or Modeling the Way.

• It builds trust with their teams.

• It builds credibility.

• All of the above.

Why is it important to have strong relationships with members of your team?

• Personal power with others is far more effective than positional power over others.

• It’s good to be liked by others.

• Strong relationships are easy.

• Leadership is not a relationship.

Which of the following is not an aspect of a credible leader?

• Honest

• Charismatic

• Inspirational

• Competent

• Forward looking

Why is it most important for a leader to set clear expectations?

• Without clear goals a team is unlikely to achieve their objectives.

• Expectations are not important.

• Teams should never be allowed to set their own expectations.

• Teams are unreliable and cannot be trusted to perform.

Envisioning the possibilities includes all of the following except:

• Discussing where we are and where we want to be.

• Enthusiastically speak about the significance of our work.

• Talk about the mistakes of the past.

• Share how the team member's dreams and desires can be realized with the dream.

Frequently mentioning your teams' higher purpose motivates the team to their best.

• True

• False

Which of the following are leadership fundamentals?

• Leadership is everyone's business

• Leadership is a relationship

• Leadership development is self-development

• The best leaders are the best learners

• All of the above are leadership fundamentals

Why is it important to inspire your team to see the big picture?

• It is a great way to get buy-in

• It motivates them to higher performance

• It increases the retention rate of the team

• It reduces absenteeism

• All of the above

There is nothing more motivational than joining with others to go after a goal that inspires them. We need our team to take ownership and to go after the goals with enthusiasm. As a leader you are key in motivating others by tapping into the shared vision that inspires them.

• True

• False

What does DWYSYWD mean?

• Don't worry yourself, so you will do (the right thing).

• Do what you say you will do.

• Do what you say you won't do.

• Don't do what you said you will never do.