Unit 1 study guide

Early in your career, or in a contributing role, this is all about working with people over whom you have no authority. Which of the following is a core leadership skill?

• influence

• Communication

• Learning agility

exceptional leaders have the ability to look into their company’s projections and make clear, concrete goals that will benefit their organization. Which best describes the powerful traits of a successful leader?

• Managing complexity

• Having a vision for the future

• Creating lasting relationship

This is a skill that helps you turn a vision into reality.

• Entrepreneurship

• Communication

• Negotiation

A great manager must be able to tackle decisions on their own &, most importantly, be capable of bearing the responsibility of those choices, be they good or bad. Which of the following are qualities of a great manager?

• Knowing how to be in command

• Being autonomous & responsible

• Showing manigerial courage

This hinges on developing critical thinking skills, being accepting of uncertainty, having social & emotional intelligence, & always having the desire & determination to push forward. Which describes traits of a successful leader?

• Managing complexity

• Being accountable & responsible

• Learning agility

Try to brainstorm ideas & commit to doing work that goes beyond the daily routine. Which of the following ways can build leadership skills?

• Request more responsibility

• Take initiative

• Target specific skills

Learning some de-escalation strategies & taking time to understand different perspectives can go a long way, no matter your position. Which best describes the following management skills needed for success?

• Conflict management

• Adaptability

• Negotiation

Leaders must master all forms of this, including 1:1, departmental, & full-staff conversations, as well as communication via phone, email, & social media. Which best describes strong leadership skills?

• Feedback

• Delegating

• Communication

When you simply understand your strengths & weaknesses, however gaining this skill is not simple at all. Which option best explains which of the core leadership skills that every career needs?

• Influence

• Learning agility

• Self-awareness

A great manager always wants to evolve, learn, & better themself. The more of this they have, the faster the learning occurs. Which best describes the qualities of a great manager?

• Having political sense

• Having intellectual resources

• Showing emotional intelligence