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WorksheetsLeadership Characteristics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A simple definition of a leader is someone who
is ready to take action at a moment’s notice.
has the ability to guide or direct the actions of others.
can recognize a bad situation and alert others.
lives by a moral and ethical code.
Leadership is especially important at the beginning of a business because
businesses cannot afford to pay employees
every company must have a president
only certain types of people can be leaders
startup failure rates are high
Leadership is important when things are going well for a business because
leaders determine the next step for the organization
employees become discouraged in times of crisis
team members usually embrace change
people don't need role models
Angela has achieved business success, and many other people look up to and imitate her. This makes her a(n)...
role model
leader
example
hero
Human capital refers to
how much we can work
our own potential for leadership
the sum of our knowledge, skills, health, and value
the value of our knowledge about a specific topic
Which of the following is a true statement about leadership
Leadership cannot be studied and practiced
Anyone can be a leader
Leaders are typically poor managers
Leaders are born, not made
How much people believe what you say and are willing to follow you depends on your
emotional intelligence
credibility
self-confidence
responsibility
If a leader wants people to believe in justice, a desire to do the right thing and an awareness of the rights of other people can be said to have
the ability to share a vision
competence
self-awareness
decisiveness
Which of the following is a characteristic of a self-confident leader:
S/He is truly invested in the work team
S/He has the ability to share a vision
S/He demonstrates empathy
S/He is decisive, even in uncertain times
Leaders who share a belief in justice, a desire to do the right thing, and an awareness of the rights of other people can be said to have
competence
integrity
emotional intelligence
credability
If a leader takes ownership of a problem, makes sure it is fixed, and takes steps to prevent it from happening again, s/he is demonstrating
flexibility
adaptability
responsibility
social awareness
A leader with emotional intelligence is good at managing
feelings
money
raw materials
facilities
Frank has a good understanding of his own emotions. What component of emotional intelligence does Frank demonstrate?
Self-awareness
Self-management
Social awareness
Social management
Stacie doesn't give in to her impulses of anxiety or anger; instead, she directs and controls her emotions effectively. What component of emotional intelligence does Stacie demonstrate?
Self-awareness
Self-management
Social awareness
Social management
Cameron demonstrates empathy toward others on his work team-in other words, he strives to relate to them. What component of emotional intelligence does Cameron demonstrate?
Self-awareness
Self-management
Social awareness
Social management
Communicating effectively, showing a sense of teamwork, and being a good negotiator are all ways to demonstrate which component of emotional intelligence?
Self-awareness
Self-management
Social awareness
Social management
A willingness to learn, to change, and to take occasional risks all refer to a leader with
credibility
flexibility
a passion for work and people
business knowledge
Alyssa strives to come up with unique ideas, approaches, and solutions for her work group. What leadership characteristic does she demonstrate?
Integrity
Passion for people
Authenticity
Creativity
Which of the following leadership characteristics would be too difficult to fake:
Passion for work and people
credibility
Integrity
Self-confidence
A leader should be an expert at his/her job. This demonstrates the leadership characteristic of
emotional intelligence
flexibility
business knowledge
ability to share a vision
