Leadership Defined

In a school project, Aria is chosen to be the leader of her group. According to the passage, what does Aria do as a leader?

• Follows others toward a common goal

• Directs others toward a common goal

• Ignores the group's goals

• Works alone

During a team project, any member can be the ______ when he or she influences the others in order to help the group to reach its goals.

• leader

• observer

• critic

• follower

Zoe is the manager of a team at her company. The way she leads her team is important.

• True

• False

Jackson is the manager of a team at work. He knows that leadership is more than just giving orders. It's about _______ and guiding others to achieve a common goal. (Fill in the blank)

• inspiring

• ignoring

• competing

• avoiding

Emma is being considered for a leadership position at her company. The board believes that effective leaders possess a unique blend of intellect, understanding, and _______ character. (Fill in the blank)

• moral

• fragile

• timid

• reckless

• apathetic

At a company meeting, Zoe is promoted to a leadership position. Her manager explains that to succeed, she must understand the foundations of leadership. Which of the following are the foundations of leadership?

• Authority, Responsibility, and Accountability

• Power, Wealth, and Fame

• Intelligence, Creativity, and Humor

• Discipline, Strength, and Courage

Samuel has studied the foundations of leadership in books and believes that this knowledge alone will make him an effective leader at his new job. Is Samuel correct?

• True

• False

Arjun believes that these qualities are built upon fundamental principles that are instilled early in life and developed throughout a person's _______.

• journey

• break

• mistake

• holiday

At a company meeting, Maya is able to direct her team and make important decisions because of her position as manager. Fill in the blank: The legitimate power Maya has in this situation is called ______.

• Authority

• Influence

• Charisma

• Empathy

In a company, the CEO cannot handle every task personally. By extension, this power or a part thereof, is ______ and used in the name of the leader.

• delegated

• usurped

• ignored

• withheld