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What did Jim Collins teach the author about?
What did Jim Collins teach the author about?
- The value of perseverance in leadership
- The significance of hard work in leadership
- The impact of talent in leadership
- The importance of luck in leadership (correct)
What is 'who luck' as mentioned in the text?
What is 'who luck' as mentioned in the text?
- Having good fortune in financial investments
- Being lucky with job opportunities
- Finding success through sheer luck
- Meeting influential people by chance (correct)
How did the author's conversations with two leaders help him?
How did the author's conversations with two leaders help him?
- They helped him secure a job
- They expanded his vision and made him want to be more (correct)
- They improved his leadership skills
- They provided financial assistance
What does Warren Bennis define as leadership?
What does Warren Bennis define as leadership?
How did the author intentionally seek growth in his leadership gifts?
How did the author intentionally seek growth in his leadership gifts?
What is highlighted as the most important luck in the text?
What is highlighted as the most important luck in the text?
What is the author's view on spending time with the right people and in the right places?
What is the author's view on spending time with the right people and in the right places?
What percentage of luck is intentional?
What percentage of luck is intentional?
What does the author suggest about hoping to meet people who will stretch you?
What does the author suggest about hoping to meet people who will stretch you?
What does the author advise regarding meeting bigger people?
What does the author advise regarding meeting bigger people?
What does the author emphasize about preparation and reflection for maximizing experiences?
What does the author emphasize about preparation and reflection for maximizing experiences?
What is the best way for a team to grow together?
What is the best way for a team to grow together?
What does the second meeting with the right person indicate according to the text?
What does the second meeting with the right person indicate according to the text?
What does the evidence of leadership strength lie in, according to the text?
What does the evidence of leadership strength lie in, according to the text?
What does the older author think life is like?
What does the older author think life is like?
What is changing in terms of leadership success, according to the text?
What is changing in terms of leadership success, according to the text?
What is the primary intellectual stimulant according to author Donald T. Phillips?
What is the primary intellectual stimulant according to author Donald T. Phillips?
What component of a great vision allows people to see the heights of their possibilities, according to the text?
What component of a great vision allows people to see the heights of their possibilities, according to the text?
What role does a leader play when painting a bright future for people, according to the text?
What role does a leader play when painting a bright future for people, according to the text?
What does Edwin Land, founder of Polaroid, emphasize according to the text?
What does Edwin Land, founder of Polaroid, emphasize according to the text?
What do people need when watching an eagle rise, according to the text?
What do people need when watching an eagle rise, according to the text?
What should a leader focus on when painting a clear picture of the vision for people?
What should a leader focus on when painting a clear picture of the vision for people?
What happens if a leader's vision isn't clear, according to Andy Stanley?
What happens if a leader's vision isn't clear, according to Andy Stanley?
What should a leader consider as important components in painting a picture of the vision for people?
What should a leader consider as important components in painting a picture of the vision for people?
How does the author believe great leaders should respond to a higher calling?
How does the author believe great leaders should respond to a higher calling?
What is the indispensable quality of leadership according to the text?
What is the indispensable quality of leadership according to the text?
What did Patton say about wars and victory?
What did Patton say about wars and victory?
How did Columbus's bold actions impact the world according to the text?
How did Columbus's bold actions impact the world according to the text?
What was the significant change in Spain's national motto after Columbus's journeys?
What was the significant change in Spain's national motto after Columbus's journeys?
What did Steve Jobs emphasize about doing great work?
What did Steve Jobs emphasize about doing great work?
What did Apple cofounder Steve Jobs encourage people to do if they haven't found what they love yet?
What did Apple cofounder Steve Jobs encourage people to do if they haven't found what they love yet?
What is the role of a leader in relation to the vision?
What is the role of a leader in relation to the vision?
What did workers in parachute factories during World War II have to imagine while working?
What did workers in parachute factories during World War II have to imagine while working?
What is the message behind Warren R. Austin's quote 'If you would lift me, you must be on higher ground'?
What is the message behind Warren R. Austin's quote 'If you would lift me, you must be on higher ground'?
'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - What does this quote imply?
'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - What does this quote imply?
Why is it important to start on the inside when seeking vision?
Why is it important to start on the inside when seeking vision?
What did Theodore Hesburgh emphasize about articulating a vision?
What did Theodore Hesburgh emphasize about articulating a vision?
What did Carl Jung suggest about looking inside when it comes to a vision?
What did Carl Jung suggest about looking inside when it comes to a vision?
What lesson did the author learn from his initial leadership position as a pastor?
What lesson did the author learn from his initial leadership position as a pastor?
Why is paying attention to timing important when presenting a vision?
Why is paying attention to timing important when presenting a vision?
What is the consequence if a vision lacks weight according to the text?
What is the consequence if a vision lacks weight according to the text?
What did Churchill inspire millions of people to do during World War II?
What did Churchill inspire millions of people to do during World War II?
What can dilute or distract someone from their vision, according to the text?
What can dilute or distract someone from their vision, according to the text?
What happens when a vision 'leaks' according to the text?
What happens when a vision 'leaks' according to the text?
According to the Law of Buy-In, what do people buy into first?
According to the Law of Buy-In, what do people buy into first?
What can turn a good idea into a great one according to the text?
What can turn a good idea into a great one according to the text?
What did President Harry S. Truman emphasize about great achievers and leaders?
What did President Harry S. Truman emphasize about great achievers and leaders?
In Greek, what does the word 'egkráteia' signify in the context of leadership?
In Greek, what does the word 'egkráteia' signify in the context of leadership?
What is the key challenge for leaders, according to the text?
What is the key challenge for leaders, according to the text?
What does the statement 'Everything worthwhile is uphill' imply?
What does the statement 'Everything worthwhile is uphill' imply?
What does self-discipline enable people to do, according to the text?
What does self-discipline enable people to do, according to the text?
What does self-discipline pave the road to?
What does self-discipline pave the road to?
What is the primary purpose of becoming self-disciplined, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of becoming self-disciplined, according to the text?
What is the significance of the statement 'Everything worthwhile is uphill' as per the text?
What is the significance of the statement 'Everything worthwhile is uphill' as per the text?
What does the poem 'Keep Going' by Edgar A. Guest emphasize?
What does the poem 'Keep Going' by Edgar A. Guest emphasize?
What does President Harry S. Truman believe is the first victory of great men?
What does President Harry S. Truman believe is the first victory of great men?
What did the author study in college, and how does it relate to effective leadership?
What did the author study in college, and how does it relate to effective leadership?
Why is self-discipline essential for a successful life?
Why is self-discipline essential for a successful life?
What is the main message behind the statement 'Everything worthwhile is uphill'?
What is the main message behind the statement 'Everything worthwhile is uphill'?
What lesson does the poem 'Keep Going' by Edgar A. Guest convey?
What lesson does the poem 'Keep Going' by Edgar A. Guest convey?
How does the author feel about leaders who seek shortcuts to leadership?
How does the author feel about leaders who seek shortcuts to leadership?
What is the implication of the author's statement 'We can’t expect to take others farther than we have gone ourselves'?
What is the implication of the author's statement 'We can’t expect to take others farther than we have gone ourselves'?
What does self-discipline enable individuals to do, according to the text?
What does self-discipline enable individuals to do, according to the text?
What is the primary message behind the advice in the poem 'Keep Going' by Edgar A. Guest?
What is the primary message behind the advice in the poem 'Keep Going' by Edgar A. Guest?
What does the author believe is the consequence of striving for worthwhile things?
What does the author believe is the consequence of striving for worthwhile things?
Why does the author want leaders to embrace the truths about self-discipline?
Why does the author want leaders to embrace the truths about self-discipline?
What does the statement 'Self-discipline moves you from good intentions to good actions' imply?
What does the statement 'Self-discipline moves you from good intentions to good actions' imply?
