Strengthening Relationships
Spending quality ____ with people is one of the best ways to build relationships.
Time
Leaders don't make mistakes.
False, great leaders step into humility and recognize that everyone makes mistakes.
Leaders must hold this in order to be responsible, have authority, and make important decisions.
Title or official role
Are there leadership resources at USC?
Yes! Every school has resources to help students become leaders. You can also visit us in SKS 410 to learn more about leadership workshops.
Name a famous USC alumni.
Possible answers: Will Ferrell, John Wayne, America Ferrera, OJ Simpson, Neil Armstrong, Jane Goodall, etc.
Good _____ are an important part of life.
Relationships
To be a leader you don't have to be in a management position.
True, anyone can be a leader regardless of their status in an organization.
To be a good leader you need to be good at talking to people. But, you need to be even better at ____.
Listening
You can get professional _______ taken at the USC Career Center for online profiles and portfolios.
Headshots
What football league does USC play in?
PAC-12
____ is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.
Leadership
Extroverts make the best leaders.
False, taking the lead can happen in many different ways from different kinds of personalities.
How many presidents have come before Carol Folt?
11 presidents, Folt is the 12th president of USC.
A leader needs to be able to manage their time well. Where can you go to learn more about time-management on campus?
Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity
George _____ was once famous for chasing cars through campus. He first appeared at football games in 1940.
Tirebiter
A ____ is a trusted counselor or guide who provides advice and ideas to advance your career.
Mentor
Leaders know the most about the chosen subject/content.
A true leader recognizes they don’t know everything and often tap into the skills and knowledge of peers and group members.
If you are promoted quickly does this means you are an amazing leader?
Not always. To determine if someone is a good leader one needs to keep a wholistic view.
What is USC's one-stop shop for finding and posting jobs and internships?
ConnectSC
When was USC founded?
October 6, 1880.
This personality Assessment can help determine how your personality can be a good fit for various careers, industries, and work enviorments. This can be accessed via the Career Center to aid students in identifying skills, strengths and values as a leader.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Leaders are born not made.
False, leadership is a skill that can be developed through expereince, training, and education.
Leaders must have this quality that refers to a person's ability to charm and persuade others with their personality and presence,
Charisma
This is an exclusive network for alumni and students of USC to connect through mentorship and professional networking.
The Trojan Network
Please name all of the USC Unifying Values.
Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Well-being, Open Communication, Accountabilty