WorksheetsCH 3 LE 3: What It Takes To Be A Leader
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What do leaders respond positively to?
adversity
new prospects
extreme circumstances
adverse circumstances
How do good leaders lead?
by example
by gaining respect
by being likeable
by learning from other leaders
What does it take to become a leader?
work
leadership classes
a leadership position
wait for someone to hand it to you on a sliver platter
Which of the following describes a leader with perseverance?
tenacious
courageous
stubborn
determined
Why is perseverance important for a leader?
it has a positive effect on outcomes
it has a positive effect on the morale of team members
it has a positive effect on goals
it has positive effect on teamwork
Which of the following actions are associated with perseverance?
making excuses
setting unrealistic goals
devising a plan to reach each goal
accepting that some tasks will be easy
Which of the following actions are associated with perseverance?
dodging a task
working independently to reach a goal
encouraging others to keep going
accepting the fact the goal will be reached easily
What was General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. widely known for?
his air force professionalism
the number of missions he completed
his speeches on Americanism and patriotism
his perseverance and dedication
Which step did Major General Aragon take to reach her success?
volunteered to do jobs no one else wanted to do
never interviewed for open officer positions in her unit
received a master's degree in education
took only missions that would giver the training she desired
Which of the following did Captain Zamperini endure during World War II?
his plane malfunctioned and fell into the pacific ocean
he drifted for 47 days at sea on a raft
he spent nearly 2 years as a prisoner of war (POW)
all of the above
How did Lieutenant Colonel James “Jimmy” Doolittle earn the Medal of Honor for courage?
flew 101 mission in fighters
was a prisoner of war (POW) for nearly 2 years
led 16 planes over japan to try to land in china
suffered a severe injury to his right arm while leading an attack on Germany
What were the keys to Colonel Eileen Marie Collins success?
courage and determination
perseverance and courage
courage and persistence
patience and courage
What was Rosa Parks arrested for in December 1955 in Montgomery?
hitchhiking to work
protesting the buses of Montgomery
waiting on a street corner for a ride
refusing to give her seat to a white passenger
What did Rosa Parks’s arrest lead to in Montgomery?
A bus boycott
separate busses for blacks and whites
arrests of those that rode the bus
the creation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP)
Which of the following describes a patient leader?
passive
slow-witted
out to lunch
keep trying, despite frustration
Which of the following actions are associated with patience?
putting others needs before your own
encouraging others to remain calm and focused in a crisis
choosing to do the right thing
all of the above
Which of the following actions are associated with patience?
accepting criticism with grace
keeping your eye on team members at all times
changing your direction in the face of adversity
making success happen on
Where was Second Lieutenant Inouye fighting when he was severely injured?
Hawaii
Germany
Italy
Japan
How did Senator John McCain display patience as a POW?
he fought for fair treatment of all POWs
he spent more than 7 years as a POW
he endured harsh conditions as a POW because of his father and grandfather
he refused to be released ahead of other POWs who had been held longer than him
Why did President Lincoln surround himself with his rivals?
he wanted to keep an eye on people who were plotting against him
he wanted to keep his enemies close rather than have them as allies
he could get a reality check on how he was doing as president
he could control public opinion of himself through his rivals
President Lincoln used the following in his letters to urge his generals to attack the
Confederate armies except:
reason
emotion
humor
threats
Leaders tap the qualities of their character, personality, and attitude to respond to
challenges in a negative manner.
true
false
Good leaders realize that leadership is service to those whom they wish to influence.
true
false
Patience means you ignore your problems or just hope they’ll go away.
true
false
CASE STUDY-Jose has been wrestling for the past two years and this year he is working towards becoming the captain of the wrestling team. Jose knows this isn’t an easy goal and he has a lot of competition, but he set a clear goal and is working steadily to reach his goal. Which
leadership trait is Jose displaying?
courage
patience
morale
perseverance
