Chapter 1 What is Leadership?
Leadership is defined as the process of ______ others to achieve goals.
Influencing
Leaders grow through ______ and reflection.
Experience
French & Raven list ____ bases of social power.
Five
Leaders’ decisions are shaped by their ______.
values
Which MLB team does Billy Beane manage?
Oakland A’s
Who demonstrates leadership without formal authority in the Cleveland office scene?
Peter Brand
Which setback develops Beane’s persistence?
Resistance from Howe and scouts
Which base of power does Art Howe use when he says, “I make the lineups”?
Legitimate Power
What value drives Beane’s interest in analytics?
Fairness and opportunity for undervalued players
What record did the A’s break in 2002?
20 consecutive wins
What’s the key difference between leadership and management?
Leadership is influence/vision whereas Management is organizing/controlling
The book says leader development includes building skills, confidence, and ______.
Motivation
What influence tactic does Beane use when trading Peña to force Howe’s hand?
Coercive/Pressure tactic
What ethical dilemma does Beane face when trading players?
Manipulating situations vs. loyalty to individuals
Who plays Billy Beane in the film?
Brad Pitt
In the scouts’ meeting, Beane shows leadership by doing what?
Challenging the status quo
Which scene shows Beane learning by listening to someone unexpected?
Cleveland office with Peter Brand
Which base of power does Peter Brand rely on in his first conversation with Beane?
Expert Power
Which leadership quality does Beane show by turning down the Red Sox offer?
Integrity
Who hits the home run for the 20th win?
Scott Hatteberg
According to the book, effective leadership involves the leader, the followers, and the ______.
Situation
The book says leadership development often happens through what type of experiences?
Challenging/novel experiences
Which tactic do Beane and Brand use against the scouts?
Coalition tactics
According to the book, character is consistency between ______ and ______.
Which team offers Beane a huge contract at the end?
Boston Red Sox