Leadership Excellence Exam 2024

Leaders act consistent with their core values because

• It is one way of “walking the talk” or Modeling the Way.

• It builds trust with their teams.

• It builds credibility.

• All of these

Why is it important to have strong relationships with members of your team?

• Personal power with others is far more effective than positional power over others.

• It’s good to be liked by others.

• Strong relationships are easy.

• Leadership is not a relationship.

Which of the following is not an aspect of a credible leader?

• Honest

• Charismatic

• Inspirational

• Competent

Why is it most important for a leader to set clear expectations?

• Without clear goals a team cannot achieve their objectives.

• Expectations are not important.

• Teams should set their own expectations.

• The market should determine our expectations.

Envisioning the possibilities includes all of the following except:

• Discussing where we are and where we want to be.

• Enthusiastically speak about the significance of our work.

• Talk about the mistakes of the past.

• Share how the team member’s dreams and desires can be realized with the dream.

Frequently mentioning your teams’ higher purpose motivates the team to their best.

• True

• False

Which of the following are leadership fundamentals?

• Leadership is everyone’s business.

• Leadership is a relationship.

• The best leaders are the best learners

• All are leadership fundamentals!

Why is it important to inspire your team to see the big picture?

• It is a great way to get buy-in

• It motivates them to do better

• It reduces absenteeism

• All of these

As a leader you are key in motivating others by tapping into the shared vision that inspires them.

• True

• False

Which of the following are not ways to effectively communicate a compelling shared vision?

• shouting

• metaphor

• common good

• ideal