AI Leadership Challenge Flashcards
What is the primary focus of The Leadership Challenge?
How leaders mobilize others to want to get extraordinary things done in organizations.
What are The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®?
- Model the Way
- Inspire a Shared Vision
- Challenge the Process
- Enable Others to Act
- Encourage the Heart
What is the significance of the publication of The Leadership Challenge’s latest edition?
Marks thirty years since the book was first published.
What type of research supports The Leadership Challenge?
Evidence-based research analyzing thousands of case studies and millions of survey responses.
What are the Ten Commitments of Leadership?
Essential behaviors that leaders employ to make extraordinary things happen.
What is the relationship between leaders and followers?
Leadership is a relationship that develops when followers understand what they look for in someone they would willingly follow.
True or False: Leadership is an affair of the head.
False. Leadership is an affair of the heart.
What is the most significant contribution leaders make?
The long-term development of people and institutions.
Fill in the blank: The first place to look for leadership is within _______.
[yourself]
What was Brian Alink’s leadership philosophy when starting a new role?
Getting to know team members personally and understanding their values.
What was the purpose of Brian’s four-hour discussion with his leadership team?
To build an environment of trust and commitment.
How did Brian’s team communicate their new plan to the broader organization?
By conducting an all-hands meeting that walked everyone through their process.
What is Brian’s approach to collaborating with adjacent leaders?
Offering technical resources and giving credit to others for their contributions.
What type of meetings does Brian hold with his leadership team?
Standup meetings highlighting work progress, successes, and exemplary behaviors.
What was the impact of the collaborative effort at Capital One on customer experiences?
Saved customers hundreds of thousands of hours of calling time and improved customer recommendation scores.
What is the overarching mission that Brian emphasizes in his leadership approach?
A mission that transcends organizational boundaries.
True or False: The Leadership Challenge is intended for leaders only within their immediate teams.
False. It encourages a broader perspective on leadership.
What does accepting the leadership challenge require?
Reflection, practice, humility, and taking advantage of opportunities to make a difference.
What does Brian believe drives all leaders?
The desire to do something meaningful for the people they work with.
What is the primary question The Leadership Challenge asks leaders?
What did you do when you were at your personal best as a leader?
What was the result of the collaborative effort at Capital One in 2016?
Customers saved hundreds of thousands of hours of calling time
This was due to enhanced digital experiences and customer touchpoints.
Who is Anna Blackburn?
Chief executive officer of Beaverbrooks the Jewellers, Limited
She is the first non-family member and first female to hold this position.
What percentage of post-tax profits does Beaverbrooks contribute to charitable organizations?
20 percent
What recognition has Beaverbrooks received from The Sunday Times?
One of the 100 Best Companies to Work For for thirteen consecutive years