Questions from the Readings and other Homework
Know your Team
Questions from the Reserves
Who said this?
List the Following
100
What are the different elemental styles from the Way of Conflict? Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each style.
Earth: Strengths: Persistent, attention to detail, observant Weaknesses: Stubborn, denies problems Water: Strengths: Flexible, sensitive to others Weaknesses: Runs away, feels victimized Air: Strengths: Logical problem solver, quick thinking Weaknesses: Controlling, anxious Fire: Strengths: Enthusiastic, creative Weaknesses: Harsh, prone to outbursts
100
What sport does Deidre's daughter play?
Cross Country
100
Explain the Johari Window
Quadrant I: I know you know- Public Quadrant II: I know you Don't know- Private Quadrant III: I don't know, you know- Blind Spot Quadrant IV: I don't know, you don't know- Unknown
100
"Ultimately you want a leader who is also a servant..."
Desmond Tutu
100
List 6 out of 10 tips for Public Speaking
Know your Material, Practice, Know the Audience, Know the Room, Relax, Visualize yourself giving the Speech, Realize that people want you to Succeed, Don't apologize, Concentrate on the message, Gain experience.
200
What are the five practices of an exemplary leader?
1. Model the Way 2. Inspire a Shared Vision 3. Challenge the Process 4. Enable Others to Act 5. Encourage the Heart
200
Where do I work, and what is my position?
MSU Leadership Institute, Student Associate
200
When we consciously or unconsciously detect someone else's emotions through their actions, our _____________ reproduce those emotions.
Mirror Neurons
200
"...everything personal and everything professional is on one calendar."
Teresa Taylor, COO Qwest
200
What is the "Big 8" that defines the dominant culture?
Race, Class, Capability, Sexual Orientation, Gender, Age, Education/Politics Religion
300
Explain the Time Management Matrix
Quadrant I: URGENT AND IMPORTANT Crisis Pressing Problems Deadlines Quadrant II: NOT URGENT BUT IMPORTANT Preparation Prevention Planning Value Clarification Relationship Building Empowerment Quadrant III: URGENT BUT NOT IMPORTANT Phone calls Emails Some meetings Quadrant IV: NOT URGENT AND NOT IMPORTANT facebook etc...
300
Other than the Way of Conflict, what other book has Deidre Combs written?
Worst Enemy Best Teacher Thriving Through Tough Times
300
Give an example of a "Next Action" decision, and explain why this concept is important.
The "Next Action" forces clarity, accountability, productivity, and empowerment.
300
"You’ve got to be thankful to the people who get the work done, and you’ve got to be thankful to your customers."
Richard Anderson, CEO Delta
300
List the 4 components of Emotional Intelligence.
Self Awareness, Self Monitoring, Other Awareness, Move Others.
400
Name the 4 enduring themes that make executives derail.
problems with interpersonal relationships, failure to meet business objectives, failure to build and lead a team, inability to change of adapt during a transition.
400
What is my BHAG? And potential SMART steps?
Big Hairy Audacious Goal/// Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time Bound
400
What is the SCARF model? Explain each trait.
Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, Fairness
400
"...leadership for me is the simple living of our own truth and manifesting it through an external work that can share it with others."
Zainab Salbi, founder and CEO of Women for Women International
400
List 5 out of 7 qualities of a Socially Intelligent Leader
Empathy, Attunement, Organizational Awareness, Influence, Developing Others, Inspiration, Teamwork.
500
"If a task calls for rudimentary cognitive skill, a larger reward leads to poorer performance..." Explain this concept.
From Dan Pink's video "Drive"
500
What is Deidre's husband's occupation?
Lawyer
500
Explain the function of Spindle Cells.
Spindle cells trigger neural networks that come into play whenever we have to choose the best response among many - even for a task as routine as prioritizing a to-do list. These cells also help us gauge whether someone is trustworthy and right (or wrong) for a job.
500
"...the role of a leader is to put the people in the best possible environment to achieve the purpose of the organization you are a part of."
Colin Powell, past Secretary of State
500
List the 4 strategies to control your biases.
Observe your thoughts, Analyze your thoughts, Measure the emotional content of your thoughts, Observe your attitude towards human differences.
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