Leadership Communication and Situational Awareness

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What is one of the outer signs of great team leadership mentioned in the text?

Flexibility
Visibility (correct)
Independence
Empathy

What type of communication is emphasized in leadership according to the text?

Verbal communication
One-way communication
Nonverbal communication (correct)
Written communication

How does setting an example impact the team according to the text?

Indicates the leader is superior to the team
Shows team that leader would not ask them to do something they wouldn't do (correct)
Encourages team members to ignore leader's behavior
Communicates that leader will not do anything for the team

Which quality should a leader have to successfully lead a team?

Courage (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a key factor in determining the effectiveness of a confrontation by a leader?

The tone of the confrontation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What approach does the classic Japanese method recommend for decision-making within a team?

Listening to every team member's opinion before making a decision (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor impacts the leadership style needed in a situation according to the text?

The skill of the team involved (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of teamwork mentioned in the text, what is expected from a true team leader?

Facilitating, inspiring, and implementing rather than controlling (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is essential for teamwork to function effectively within a team?

A positive atmosphere free from rigidity and envy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is leadership style defined as?

Manner and approach of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three different styles of leadership mentioned in the text?

Autocratic, participative, and free-rein (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is leadership defined as?

Influencing others to achieve objectives and guiding the organization cohesively (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a leader and a boss based on the text?

A leader influences followers to achieve high goals, while a boss simply gives orders. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Warren Bennis, what factor does he suggest is the most crucial for an admirable company?

Leadership (D) Signup and view all the answers

What makes an individual in a managerial position not necessarily a leader?

Having authority but lacking the ability to inspire followers towards high goals (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the process of leadership?

Influencing others to achieve an objective in a cohesive and coherent manner (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of leadership as described in the text?

Making followers want to achieve high goals (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define leadership in relation to managerial roles?

Leaders make followers want to achieve high goals, while managers focus on task completion. (B) Signup and view all the answers