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Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 43mins
What is the first step to creating an effective team?
know others
be a leader
know yourself
be extroverted
The difference between leadership and management is.....
Leaders are innovators and managers are imitators
Leaders motivate and managers delegate
Managers and leaders are the same
Why is it important that your goals have deadlines
You need details
So you know what you are trying to accomplish
So you can tell if you have accomplished it or not
So you will actually work towards achieving it in a timely manner
Why is it important that SMART goals are measurable
So you know exactly what you are trying to accomplish
So you know when you have accomplished it or not
So you have a deadline you are working within
So it is something you care about
Why is "I will eat healthy this week" not a SMART goal?
Not attainable
Not time-bound
Not measurable or specific
It is a SMART goal
What does the M in SMART stand for?
Maximum - there are no limits for goals
Memorable - a goal must be easily remembered
Measurable - a goal must have some kind of number attached so you have a way to know if you are reaching the goal.
Mental - you have to be able to think about the goal.
What does the A in SMART stand for?
Attainable - a goal must be reachable; you CAN do it.
Admirable - a goal must impress people.
Artistic - a goal must be creative.
Academic - a goal must be scholarly and oriented towards learning.
What does the R in SMART stand for?
Responsible -a goal must allow you to take charge.
Relevant - a goal must be relevant to your life and be related to your values.
Respectful - a goal must allow you to be kind and polite.
Repeatable - you must be able to do the goal over and over again.
All are reasons why it is important to set goals EXCEPT...
they motivate us
they keep you from being focused
they give your life direction
they help you see progress
Which of the following time frames described would fit the definition of a short-term goal?
next week
a month
3 weeks
all of the above
One way to increase your chances of achieving your goals is to ______ them down.
lay
run
throw
write
Which of the following time frames would fit the definition of a long-term goal?
4 weeks
1 month
2.5 months
a year or longer
Which goal is Specific?
I'm going to do better in school.
I'm going to be a better friend.
I'm going to be successful.
I am going to turn in all of my Math Homework
Laissez-Faire
This leader offers little or no guidance and leaves decision- making up to the group.
Autocratic
Democratic
Open/Laissez-Faire
Characteristics of a Leader (Click all that apply)
Laziness
Honesty
Hardworking
Mean
Open-minded
More Characteristics of a Good Leader (Click all that apply.)
Integrity
GRIT
Communication skills
Adaptable
Accountability
Which of the following terms describes the natural abilities individuals are born with?
Skills
Roles
Talents
Emotions
Knowledge and abilities one gains throughout life
Teamwork
Collaboration
Skills
Talents
Traits which individuals express
Skills
Talents
Emotional Intelligence
Personality Types
Which one is the example of values?
empathy
tolerance
responsibility
all of the above
A value is a quality, characteristic or idea that we feel strongly about.
True
False
Where does a person get their values from?
parents
friends
media
all of the above
Communication is defined as: the exchange of information, feelings, thoughts, or ideas.
True
False
Communication involves the following elements:
sender
message
receiver
feedback
all the above
Which of the following is an example of a rule for effective communication:
The message must be clear
Sender must deliver the message clearly and concisely
Receiver must be able to hear and receive the message
all the above
Which of the following is a barrier to communication?
Deafness
Blind
Language
All the above
Active listening involves:
asking questions
repeating back what the other person said
making eye contact
all the above
Which of the following are examples of poor listening skills: (choose all that apply)
looking at the floor while someone is speaking to you
texting on your phone
making eye contact
asking questions
Which of these are characteristics of someone who has grit? Choose all that apply.
Embrace challenges
Make excuses
See effort as the path to mastery
Learn from criticism and failure
Which is a synonym for "perseverance"?
achievement
mindfulness
talent
determination
What is grit?
the ability to sustain interest and effort toward achieving long-term goals
moving quickly from one interest to another
being naturally good at something that comes easy to you
the ability to give help when needed
certificate
DECA prepares its members to be .....(check all that apply)
academically prepared
community oriented
professionally responsible
experienced leaders
The treatment of people in a professional setting is...
Human capital
Human relations
Career cluster
Associative collaboration
the skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization....
Human Capital
Human Relations
Labor Market
Job Fair
Explain the difference between hard skills and soft skills. Give specific examples.
