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Which quality is indispensable in any supervisor or manager?
Which quality is indispensable in any supervisor or manager?
- Formal education
- Humility
- Integrity
- Experience (correct)
What will happen if a supervisor or manager lacks experience?
What will happen if a supervisor or manager lacks experience?
- They will make their path to competent leadership easier.
- They will retire early.
- They will have to work harder to get the respect of the troops. (correct)
- They will obtain willing compliance and hard work from those they seek to influence.
What do successful candidates for promotion do to broaden their experience?
What do successful candidates for promotion do to broaden their experience?
- They retire early.
- They obtain as much knowledge and experience as possible. (correct)
- They hop assignments frequently.
- They stay in one assignment for years and years.
How did Abraham Lincoln communicate with people?
How did Abraham Lincoln communicate with people?
What has research found about leaders who use real examples and anecdotes?
What has research found about leaders who use real examples and anecdotes?
How can leaders effectively communicate their vision according to the text?
How can leaders effectively communicate their vision according to the text?
Which skill is considered essential for public safety supervisors and managers?
Which skill is considered essential for public safety supervisors and managers?
What does the author suggest as a way to develop as a supervisor or manager?
What does the author suggest as a way to develop as a supervisor or manager?
What does the author recommend for developing leadership skills?
What does the author recommend for developing leadership skills?
What is the importance of regular training and practice in public safety?
What is the importance of regular training and practice in public safety?
Why is it important for leaders to have strong writing skills?
Why is it important for leaders to have strong writing skills?
Why is it important for managers and executives to speak clearly and persuasively?
Why is it important for managers and executives to speak clearly and persuasively?
What did Abraham Lincoln realize about making a point through stories and anecdotes?
What did Abraham Lincoln realize about making a point through stories and anecdotes?
Why are writing and speaking considered twins in the leadership skills continuum?
Why are writing and speaking considered twins in the leadership skills continuum?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step to improve speaking and writing skills?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step to improve speaking and writing skills?
When is the ideal time to identify and correct problems in speaking and writing skills?
When is the ideal time to identify and correct problems in speaking and writing skills?
What is the purpose of establishing a mentoring program in an organization?
What is the purpose of establishing a mentoring program in an organization?
Why is it important to learn to tell stories?
Why is it important to learn to tell stories?
What are the six transition points identified in the Army Field Manual on Leader Development?
What are the six transition points identified in the Army Field Manual on Leader Development?
What is the purpose of mandatory rotation in some departments?
What is the purpose of mandatory rotation in some departments?
What is the benefit of having well-rounded supervisors and managers?
What is the benefit of having well-rounded supervisors and managers?
What is the potential consequence of individuals who stay in comfortable assignments and don't seek other opportunities?
What is the potential consequence of individuals who stay in comfortable assignments and don't seek other opportunities?
