27 Questions
What were the 2 mental frameworks that the authors father set him up with?
Having a leadership and growth mindset
Good leadership is built on foundation of ________________ ?
Solid management
What type of leaders did the author encounter during his career?
Good and bad leaders
Per the text, are bad leaders automatically considered bad people?
No
What are "Organizational Terrorists?"
Employees motivated to undermine the effectiveness of their bosses/organizations
"Organizational Terrorists" are also referred to as _________ ?
Actively disengaged employees
Good management is the foundation for ____________ ?
Good leadership
What is Maslows Theory?
Theory that humans have certain needs that need to be met in a hierarchy style.
What is "Discretionary Behavior?"
behavior that a person could do if they choose, but for which they would not be punished if they didn’t.
Leadership is a ___________ process.
Continuous
"Leader Armor" is a metaphor for?
all the various knowledge, skills, and abilities a leader uses to influence others ethically.
Why do some bad leaders lack leadership skills?
They never had the opportunity to learn leadership skills.
What do many individuals with limiting beliefs think about leadership, as per the text?
Leadership is genetic.
What did the lady in Washington, D.C., believe about leadership, based on the text?
Most leaders are born while others learn along the way.
What percentage of people are mentioned to be born with natural leadership ability in the text?
10-30%
What hypothetical situation does the author mention in relation to unborn leaders?
An apocalyptic scenario involving unborn leaders.
Based on the text, what is the author's stance on whether all leaders are born or made?
'All leaders are born,' according to the author's humoristic response.
Too many leaders only have one tool on their leadership belt. What is that tool?
Hammer
What does the author suggest leaders should do to develop their leadership skills?
Continuously seek new knowledge and tools to improve their leadership.
What does the author mean by the phrase "leader armor"?
The knowledge, skills, and tools that leaders should acquire.
What does the author imply about the leadership styles of Sergeant Joe Anastasi and Corporal Frank McAtee?
They were excellent leaders who led through collaboration and teamwork.
What was the main issue with the rookie supervisors?
They lacked leadership experience and relied solely on authority.
Management is different from _______. Both are behaviors.
Leadership
What was the common response from rookie supervisors when asked for an explanation?
They would cite their authority as the sole reason.
The hammer should be used ____.
As a last resort
What was the main difference between the rookie supervisors and the experienced leaders?
The experienced leaders had a broader range of leadership skills.
What does the author imply about the importance of experience in leadership?
Experience helps leaders develop a broader range of skills.
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