LEADERSHIP BASICS
INITIATIVE
100

What is leadership?

The ability to guide or influence others towards a goal.
100

What leadership quality is demonstrated when someone takes action without being told?

Initiative

200
TRUE OR FALSE: Only people with high ranks can show leadership.

FALSE.


200

Why is initiative valuable in team environments?

It helps tasks get done faster and solves problems early.

300
Name one good quality of a leader.

Respect / communication / responsibility / teamwork / confidence

300

What is the difference between initiative and disobeying instructions?

Initiative helps accomplish goals while still respecting rules and leadership.

400

What is one reason leadership is important in cadets?

Helps teamwork, builds confidence, helps groups succeed.

400

You see equipment that needs to be set up but no one has started. What would showing initiative look like?

Starting to set it up or offering to help

500

Leadership helps a group do what?

Achieve a common goal.

500

Initiative shows that a cadet is what kind of person?

Responsible, motivated, or proactive.