Characteristics of a Good Leader

Your team is feeling discouraged after a project failure. As a leader, what characteristic should you show to help motivate them?

• Patience

• Creativity

• Self-confidence

• Flexibility

A team member comes to you confused about how to start a task. What leadership trait will help you guide them effectively?

• Determination

• Good Communication Skills

• Resourcefulness

• Consistency

When unexpected problems arise during a project, a good leader adapts plans quickly. Which characteristic is this?

• Flexibility

• Responsibility

• Planning Ahead

• Patience

You notice a team member is struggling to meet deadlines. How can a leader show responsibility in this situation?

• Ignore the problem and hope it improves

• Assign blame to the team member

• Discuss the issue and offer support to help them improve

• Take over the task completely

A leader who stays calm and confident during a crisis demonstrates which characteristic?

• Self-confidence

• Creativity

• Patience

• Resourcefulness

You want to encourage your team to come up with new ideas to solve a problem. Which leadership trait should you emphasize?

• Consistency

• Creativity

• Accountability

• Planning Ahead

A leader who consistently follows through on promises and commitments shows:

• Flexibility

• Determination

• Consistency / Reliability

• Patience

To avoid future problems, a leader makes detailed plans before starting a new project. This shows:

• Resourcefulness

• Planning Ahead

• Good Communication Skills

• Self-confidence

When resources are limited, a good leader finds ways to accomplish goals anyway. This is an example of:

• Resourcefulness

• Patience

• Flexibility

• Responsibility

If a team member makes a mistake, a leader shows accountability by:

• Blaming others

• Ignoring the mistake

• Taking responsibility and learning from it

• Punishing the team member immediately