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According to the text, what did George Washington do when he saw the soldiers struggling to raise the wooden beam?
According to the text, what did George Washington do when he saw the soldiers struggling to raise the wooden beam?
- He ignored the soldiers and continued riding
- He dismounted his horse and helped the soldiers (correct)
- He asked the corporal to join in and help
- He shouted encouragement from a distance
What did George Washington say to the corporal when he asked why he didn't join in and help?
What did George Washington say to the corporal when he asked why he didn't join in and help?
- I will report your lack of effort to the higher authorities
- Why aren't you helping your fellow soldiers?
- You should have asked for my assistance earlier
- Don't you realize that I am the corporal? (correct)
Based on the text, what did George Washington say after helping the soldiers raise the beam?
Based on the text, what did George Washington say after helping the soldiers raise the beam?
- You should learn to do this on your own
- I will always be here to help you
- If you need help again, call on me and I will come (correct)
- I expect better performance from my soldiers
According to the text, what does it mean to lead by example?
According to the text, what does it mean to lead by example?
What is a fundamental requirement for those who seek to lead and influence others?
What is a fundamental requirement for those who seek to lead and influence others?
Why did the author frequently wear the uniform and work in the field as a Police Captain?
Why did the author frequently wear the uniform and work in the field as a Police Captain?
According to the text, who are the most respected leaders in the organization?
According to the text, who are the most respected leaders in the organization?
According to the text, what is the importance of setting a good work ethic?
According to the text, what is the importance of setting a good work ethic?
What does the text suggest about perceptions in the workplace?
What does the text suggest about perceptions in the workplace?
What is the recommended approach for dealing with perceptions, accurate or not, according to the text?
What is the recommended approach for dealing with perceptions, accurate or not, according to the text?
Why is it important for managers to adhere to the same standards they expect from their employees?
Why is it important for managers to adhere to the same standards they expect from their employees?
According to the text, what is the emotional glue that binds law enforcement officers together?
According to the text, what is the emotional glue that binds law enforcement officers together?
According to the text, why is it often difficult for police officers to inform on or testify against their fellow cops when they commit misconduct?
According to the text, why is it often difficult for police officers to inform on or testify against their fellow cops when they commit misconduct?
According to the text, what does it mean to lead by example?
According to the text, what does it mean to lead by example?
According to the text, what are some common traits and characteristics of good supervisors in law enforcement?
According to the text, what are some common traits and characteristics of good supervisors in law enforcement?
According to the text, what should a leader do if they reveal facts or adopt a position?
According to the text, what should a leader do if they reveal facts or adopt a position?
According to the text, what should a leader do if they promise a fix?
According to the text, what should a leader do if they promise a fix?
According to the text, what should a leader do if they are accused of misconduct or unethical behavior?
According to the text, what should a leader do if they are accused of misconduct or unethical behavior?
According to the text, what does a leader need to consider when thinking about actions that lead to perceptions of misconduct or unethical behavior?
According to the text, what does a leader need to consider when thinking about actions that lead to perceptions of misconduct or unethical behavior?