Admiral William McRaven
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Which team carried out the operation that killed Osama Bin-laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan?

  • Joint Special Operations Command
  • Admiral William McRaven
  • Seal Team Six (correct)
  • Operation Neptune Spear

Who was the commander of the Joint Special Operations Command in 2011?

  • Admiral William McRaven (correct)
  • Peter Bergen
  • President Obama
  • Osama Bin-laden

Where can you watch Admiral McRaven's commencement address at the University of Texas at Austin in 2014?

  • https://www.admiralmcraven.com
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch.v=pxBQLFLei70 (correct)
  • https://www.cnn.com
  • https://www.navy.mil

According to the research mentioned in the text, what are some key traits of a humble leader?

<p>Being willing to listen to others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the research, how do followers of a humble leader typically respond?

<p>They are more motivated and work harder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main conclusion of the research mentioned in the text?

<p>Humility is an indispensable trait for successful leadership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What quality does the leader exhibit when he has an accurate assessment of both his strengths and weaknesses?

<p>Humility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did McRaven credit the success of the Bin-laden operation to?

<p>The efforts of all those involved (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about humble leaders and their businesses?

<p>Their businesses prosper and the workforce is better aligned with the organization's goals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about humility as a trait in successful leaders?

<p>It is better for the bottom line regardless of the business (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Admiral William McRaven was involved in the execution of which operation?

<p>Operation Neptune Spear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which team was Admiral McRaven assigned to as a junior officer?

<p>Seal Team Six (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In President Obama's description of Admiral McRaven, which quality did he NOT mention?

<p>Competent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Academy of Management Journal Article, what are some keys to humility?

<p>Admitting mistakes, being willing to listen to others, and openly celebrating accomplishments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of a humble leader on their followers, according to the research?

<p>Followers are more motivated and work harder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about humility as a trait in successful leaders?

<p>Humility is an indispensable trait in successful leaders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does humility in a leader fuel the team to do?

<p>Reach beyond their benchmark and accomplish the mission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did McRaven credit the success of the Bin-laden operation to?

<p>The efforts of all those involved (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Ashley Merryman, what is true humility?

<p>Being grounded and liberated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about humble leaders and their businesses?

<p>Their businesses prosper (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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