Leadership vs Management for Salespeople
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What is the main focus of today's discussion according to the text?

  • Leadership styles and their effectiveness in sales management (correct)
  • Theories of motivation and how they relate to leadership
  • The difference between leadership and management
  • Traits that make someone a born leader

What distinguishes an emergent leader from a leader by assignment?

  • Inherited leadership traits
  • Formal job title designation
  • Years of management experience
  • Inspiring actions leading others to perform (correct)

Why is understanding how motivation works considered important in leadership?

  • To develop a career in sales management
  • To determine the most common leadership style
  • To effectively motivate and lead others (correct)
  • To help leaders win awards for best management practices

Which aspect of leadership reflects when a person is just given a job title?

<p>Leadership as assignment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of most leaders according to the text?

<p>Inspiring others and motivating them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an emergent leader typically gain influence within a group?

<p>Through their actions inspiring others to perform (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a false dichotomy that is discussed?

<p>Born leader vs. made leader (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does trait leadership emphasize about leaders?

<p>The influence of their innate characteristics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of traits discussed in relation to leadership in the text?

<p>Height, intelligence, fluency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do trait leaders differ from situational leaders?

<p>Trait leaders' traits are static regardless of the situation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main critique of trait leadership theory presented in the text?

<p>It fails to account for outliers and individual exceptions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main criticisms of the trait approach to defining leaders?

<p>It believes leaders are only born, not made. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the false perception that leaders are either born with certain traits or acquire them through experience?

<p>Born or made dilemma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we tend to view leaders as having innate gifts?

<p>To make followers feel confident in their leaders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the idea of leadership training challenged by a trait-based approach?

<p>It suggests that only selection of the right people is needed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of West Point's focus on leadership training, what would contradict a trait approach to leadership?

<p>Spending time on developing leaders of character. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of trait leadership makes it appealing according to the text?

<p>'Traits' providing a tangible understanding of leadership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do emerging leaders differentiate from those assigned to leadership positions according to the text?

<p>Emerging leaders develop over time through interactions with others. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text suggest that one should not discount the idea of becoming a leader?

<p>'Outliers' exist who challenge traditional leadership traits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is the primary factor that affects a leader's effectiveness or ineffectiveness?

<p>The leader's actions and interactions with followers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Trait definitions of leadership' primarily focus on which aspect of leaders?

<p>'Innate characteristics' they possess (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major focus of West Point in relation to leadership?

<p>Training and developing leaders of character. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does leadership theory from the perspective of leaders being made emphasize?

<p>Interactions between leaders and followers as key to effectiveness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker believe about leadership?

<p>Leadership is a skill that can be continually developed and improved. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between traits and skills in leadership?

<p>Traits are unchangeable characteristics while skills can be learned proficiencies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does the speaker mention as an example of insatiably curious leaders?

<p>Richard Branson and Howard Schultz (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Peter Senge, what is his response to the question 'Are great leaders born or made?'

<p>Great leaders are born and then develop their leadership abilities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the speaker's discussion about leadership traits vs. skills?

<p>Leaders need both traits and skills to succeed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker suggest is essential for being a better leader every day?

<p>Showing up and trying to improve continuously (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What misconception does the speaker address regarding organizational success?

<p>The idea that some leaders think they know everything. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was named the strategist of the century by the Journal of Business Strategy?

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

What role does curiosity play in the development of leaders according to the text?

<p>Curiosity is essential for continuous learning and growth as a leader. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does the text highlight as crucial for addressing organizational problems effectively?

<p>Being on the side of patients and practicing empathy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What style of management is described as being very efficient in terms of operation but damaging for long-term relationships with people?

<p>Authority compliance management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which quadrant of the grid does authority compliance management fall?

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

Which style of management is characterized by a lack of focus on either achieving results or building relationships?

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

What is the primary issue with country club management according to the text?

<p>It is damaging for leadership effectiveness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which quadrant represents a leadership style that shows strong commitment to results and also fosters trust and respect among team members?

<p>Upper right (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the lower right-hand quadrant of the grid represent?

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

What is a key characteristic of authority compliance management?

<p>Emphasis on operational efficiency over relationships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which style of management prioritizes achieving results over fostering positive relationships?

<p>Authority compliance management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes team management from country club management?

<p>High concern for results and people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of management style emphasizes minimal effort and lacks focus on either achieving results or building relationships?

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

What is a leadership style primarily focused on?

<p>Super ordinate goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the habitual choices of behavior that define a leadership style?

<p>Task focus behaviors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the other component besides task focus behaviors in leadership styles?

<p>Building relationships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do super ordinate goals help a team achieve?

<p>Tasks they couldn't achieve individually (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important in leadership to focus on relationship behaviors?

<p>To build trust and bonds with team members (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are task focus behaviors and relationship focus behaviors related in leadership?

<p>They are both essential components (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between leadership and management according to the text?

<p>Leaders influence a group to achieve a common goal, while managers design strategies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do salespeople often become leaders according to the text?

<p>Because sales skills are similar to those needed for leadership (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of sales leadership mentioned in the text?

<p>Recruiting, training, and coaching (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between task focus behaviors and relationship focus behaviors in leadership?

<p>Task focus behaviors center around what needs to be done while relationship focus behaviors involve building healthy interactions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what drives salesperson performance?

<p>Intrinsic motivation and design strategies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a concern for people in leadership entail?

<p>Balancing concern for results and building relationships with team members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is mentioned as a leadership consultant in the text?

<p>Simon Sinek (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do super ordinate goals contribute to effective leadership?

<p>By establishing tasks that require teamwork to accomplish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept does Simon Sinek introduce in his framework according to the text?

<p>The Golden Circle of Leadership (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major focus of leaders in driving salesperson performance according to the text?

<p>Motivation through intrinsic factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is emphasized as challenging regarding motivating salespeople in the text?

<p>Extrinsic motivation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea behind the leadership model discussed in the text?

<p>Focusing on intrinsic motivation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book authored by Simon Sinek is mentioned as a New York Times bestseller in the text?

<p>Start with Why (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Simon Sinek emphasize in his book Start with Why according to the text?

<p>The significance of intrinsic motivation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the participative leadership style differ from the directive style?

<p>It focuses on group consensus and decision-making. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the 'friendship factor' in leadership mentioned in the text?

<p>Showing respect and care towards team members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for leaders to express care and concern for their team members according to the text?

<p>To foster a feeling of bonding and ownership (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the participative leadership style contribute to team morale?

<p>By allowing team members to participate in decisions and goals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What negative consequence can arise from using a directive leadership style too frequently?

<p>Team members feeling overwhelmed and innovation being stifled (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style involves everyone knowing what needs to be done, why it needs to be done, and to what standard?

<p>Structural (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach in leadership focuses on behaviors rather than traits?

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

What is the main purpose of a leader, as mentioned in the text?

<p>To inspire team members to excel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leadership style allows for more transactional activities like rewarding or punishing based on performance?

<p>Structural (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major shift did the styles approach in leadership represent when it was first introduced?

<p>Focus on task and people behaviors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does middle-of-the-road leadership prioritize?

<p>Decent concern for people and results (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which leadership style involves making quick decisions without considering input or challenges from others?

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

What is a characteristic of transformational leadership?

<p>Inspiring team members to innovate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of servant leadership?

<p>Inspiring and serving others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leadership style requires little direction for motivated and expert team members?

<p>Structural (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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