360 Degree Leader

Question 1

7 Myths of Leading From the Middle of the Organization

Answer 1

1. The Position Myth
2. The Destination Myth
3. The Influence Myth
4. The Inexperience Myth
5. The Freedom Myth
6. The Potential Myth
7. The All-Or-Nothing Myth

Question 2

Define Myth #1 - The Position Myth

Answer 2

I can’t lead if I’m not at the top.

Question 3

Define Myth #2 - The Destination Myth

Answer 3

When I get to the top, then I will learn to lead.

Question 4

Define Myth #3 - The Influence Myth

Answer 4

If I were on top, then people would follow me.

Question 5

Define Myth #4 - The Inexperience Myth

Answer 5

When I get to the top, then I will be in control.

Question 6

Define Myth #5 - The Freedom Myth

Answer 6

When I get to the top, I’ll no longer be limited.

Question 7

Define Myth #6 - The Potential Myth

Answer 7

I can’t reach my potential if I am not the top leader.

Question 8

Define Myth #7 - The All-Or-Nothing Myth

Answer 8

If I can’t get to the top, then I won’t try to lead.

Question 9

What are the 7 challenges faced by leaders?

Answer 9

1. The Tension Challenge
2. The Frustration Challenge
3. The Multi-Hat Challenge
4. The Ego Challenge
5. The Fulfillment Challenge
6. The Vision Challenge
7. The Influence Challenge

Question 10

What are the 5 Tensions faced by leaders?

Answer 10

1. Empowerment
2. Initiating
3. Environment
4. Job Parameters
5. Appreciation

Question 11

Define Tension #1 - Empowerment

Answer 11

How much authority does the person above you give you, and how clear are the lines?

Question 12

Define Tension #2 - Initiating

Answer 12

How do you balance initiating and not overstepping your boundaries? Good leaders initiate and try to make things happen.

Question 13

Define Tension #3 - Environment

Answer 13

What is the leadership DNA of the organization you are in? Military leadership and business leadership are NOT the same.

Question 14

Define Tension #4 - Job Parameters

Answer 14

How well do you know your job’s parameters and how well do you do it?

Question 15

Define Tension #5 - Appreciation

Answer 15

Can you live without the credit. Upper management tends to take the credit for accomplishments of middle management. Live with it.

Question 16

List 5 ways to relieve the 5 Tensions

Answer 16

1. Become comfortable with the middle
2. Know what to own and what to let go of
3. Find quick access to answers when caught in the middle
4. Never violate your position or the trust of your leader
5. Find a way to relieve stress