The 360 Leader

According to 'The 360 Leader', what is one way to lead across effectively?

• Compete aggressively with peers to gain recognition.

• Ignore the presence and contributions of peers.

• Compete aggressively with peers to gain recognition.

• Build strong relationships with peers based on trust and collaboration.

Answer explanation

To lead across effectively, 'The 360 Leader' suggests building strong relationships with peers based on trust and collaboration, rather than competing aggressively for recognition.

The opportunity to lead will come only when I’m at the top of my organization.

• Yes.

• No.

What is the significance of self-awareness in 'The 360 Leader'?

• Only top leaders need to focus on self-awareness.

• Self-awareness hinders personal growth and development.

• Self-awareness is unnecessary for effective leadership.

• Self-awareness allows leaders to recognize their strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots.

Answer explanation

Self-awareness allows leaders to recognize their strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots.

According to 'The 360 Leader', what is the difference between positional leadership and influence?

• Positional leadership is more effective than influence.

• Influence is only relevant for top leaders.

• Positional leadership relies on authority, while influence is earned through relationships and character.

• Positional leadership and influence are the same thing.

Answer explanation

Positional leadership relies on authority, while influence is earned through relationships and character.

Which of the following are principles discussed in 'The 360 Leader'? (Select all that apply)

• Lead-Up Principle

• Lead-In Principle

• Lead-Out Principle

• Lead-Across Principle

• Lead-Down Principle

Answer explanation

The principles discussed in 'The 360 Leader' are the Lead-Up Principle, Lead-Across Principle, and Lead-Down Principle.

According to 'The 360 Leader', what is one way to lead up effectively?

• Take credit for your leader's work

• Avoid communication with your leader

• Lighten your leader's load

• Ignore your leader's instructions

Answer explanation

To lead up effectively, one way is to lighten your leader's load, as mentioned in 'The 360 Leader'. This involves supporting and assisting your leader to make their job easier.

What key characteristic of a 360-degree leader was discussed in the session?

• Being the oldest in the team

• Having a high-ranking title

• Working in isolation

• Influence without authority

Answer explanation

The key characteristic of a 360-degree leader discussed in the session is 'Influence without authority.' This means being able to lead and influence others even without holding a formal position of power.

Which of these strategies is recommended for leading down in 'The 360 Leader'? (Select all that apply)

• Model the behavior you expect

• Ignore feedback from subordinates

• Micromanage every task

• Invest in your team's growth

Answer explanation

Model the behavior you expect and invest in your team's growth are recommended strategies for leading down in 'The 360 Leader'.

What is the importance of 'leading yourself' in 'The 360 Leader'?

• It only matters if you are a manager

• It is less important than leading others

• It is not important

• It sets the foundation for leading others

Answer explanation

Leading yourself sets the foundation for leading others in 'The 360 Leader'.

How do you define leadership?

• Leadership is management

• Leadership is power

• Leadership is influence

• Leadership is control

Answer explanation

Leadership is defined as influence, not just management, power, or control. It involves inspiring and guiding others towards a common goal.