LA - Chapter 1

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What were the 2 mental frameworks that the authors father set him up with?

A winners desire and growth mindset

Having a leadership and growth mindset (correct)

Mental fortitude and natural leadership

To be a better person and to become the chief

Good leadership is built on foundation of ________________ ?

Senior supervisors

Staff carcuses

Past experiences

Solid management (correct)

What type of leaders did the author encounter during his career?

Mostly good leaders

Doctorial leaders

Bad Leaders

Good and bad leaders (correct)

Per the text, are bad leaders automatically considered bad people?

No Signup and view all the answers

What are "Organizational Terrorists?"

Employees motivated to undermine the effectiveness of their bosses/organizations Signup and view all the answers

"Organizational Terrorists" are also referred to as _________ ?

Actively disengaged employees Signup and view all the answers

Good management is the foundation for ____________ ?

Good leadership Signup and view all the answers

What is Maslows Theory?

Theory that humans have certain needs that need to be met in a hierarchy style. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Leadership is a ___________ process.

Continuous Signup and view all the answers

"Leader Armor" is a metaphor for?

all the various knowledge, skills, and abilities a leader uses to influence others ethically. Signup and view all the answers

Why do some bad leaders lack leadership skills?

They never had the opportunity to learn leadership skills. Signup and view all the answers

What do many individuals with limiting beliefs think about leadership, as per the text?

Leadership is genetic. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people are mentioned to be born with natural leadership ability in the text?

10-30% Signup and view all the answers

What hypothetical situation does the author mention in relation to unborn leaders?

An apocalyptic scenario involving unborn leaders. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Too many leaders only have one tool on their leadership belt. What is that tool?

Hammer Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest leaders should do to develop their leadership skills?

Continuously seek new knowledge and tools to improve their leadership. Signup and view all the answers

What does the author mean by the phrase "leader armor"?

The knowledge, skills, and tools that leaders should acquire. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue with the rookie supervisors?

They lacked leadership experience and relied solely on authority. Signup and view all the answers

Management is different from _______. Both are behaviors.

Leadership Signup and view all the answers

What was the common response from rookie supervisors when asked for an explanation?

They would cite their authority as the sole reason. Signup and view all the answers

The hammer should be used ____.

As a last resort Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between the rookie supervisors and the experienced leaders?

The experienced leaders had a broader range of leadership skills. Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about the importance of experience in leadership?

Experience helps leaders develop a broader range of skills. Signup and view all the answers