Effective Supervisory Practices p496-499

What are some ways to find leadership challenges that are right for you according to the passage?

• By identifying personal strengths and weaknesses

• By seeking feedback from peers

• By setting personal goals

• All of the above

Listening to feedback can help in personal and professional growth by:

• Improving self-awareness and skills

• Decreasing motivation

• Increasing stress levels

• Limiting opportunities

Resilience is important in leadership, especially in the public sector because it helps leaders to:

• Adapt to changes and challenges effectively

• Maintain a rigid approach to policies

• Avoid taking responsibility

• Focus solely on short-term goals

The significance of meaningful work as discussed in the passage is:

• It provides financial stability.

• It enhances personal growth and satisfaction.

• It is a requirement for career advancement.

• It is mandated by employers.

Match the following virtues of an open heart with their corresponding risks:

• Cynicism

• Compassion

• Callousness

• Innocence

• Arrogance

• Curiosity

Match the following virtues of an open heart with how they are 'dressed up as':

• Realism

• Curiosity

• The thick skin of experience

• Innocence

• Authoritative knowledge

• Compassion

Match the following risks with how they are 'dressed up as':

• Cynicism

• Authoritative knowledge

• Arrogance

• Realism

• Callousness

• The thick skin of experience

What are some ways to compensate for the lack of peers as you gain more authority in a leadership role?

• Seek mentorship and build a support network

• Ignore the lack of peers and focus on tasks

• Rely solely on personal judgment

• Avoid making decisions

Maintaining physical fitness is important for someone in a leadership role because:

• it improves mental clarity and decision-making.

• it is a requirement for all leadership positions.

• it guarantees success in all leadership tasks.

• it is the only way to gain respect from peers.

What are some benefits of using a standing desk or having a walking meeting according to the passage?

• Improved posture and increased energy levels

• Decreased productivity and focus

• Increased risk of injury

• Reduced social interaction