Chapter 2: Flashcards
Why do good leaders need to develop self-management?
They can take ownership of the goals they set for themselves, the decisions they make, how they use their time and how they control stress in their life.
What is self-management?
The process of directing and controlling your actions so that you can achieve your goals in life.
What is a “future picture”?
A clear and compelling description of what you want your life to look like at some point in the future.
What are the steps to goal setting process?
1: Dream big
2: Identify a specific goal and write it down
3: List the steps needed to reach the goal
4: Get help and support from others
5: Work toward your goal, one step at a time
What are the benefits to setting personal goals?
Having goals will help you focus your time, energy and talents on activities that propel you forward, goals give you a sense of mission, a rudder, a meaningful purpose.
Why should leaders follow a process as they make decisions?
Good leaders follow a decision-making process, a decision-making process is useful because it helps ensure you won’t overlook an important aspect of your problems.
Identify and describe the 7 steps used in the ethical decision-making process.
1:Stop, think and define the problem.
Before making a decision, stop and think, define the problem and write it down.
2:Get the facts.
As you gather and consider the “facts” be mindful of the difference between facts, opinions and assumptions.
3:Brainstorm and list your options.
Brainstorming is a method of generating a large number of creative ideas.
4:Weigh your options.
As you look at each option, there may be no “perfect” solution-each option is apt to have advantages and disadvantages.
5:Consider you values.
Good leaders make ethical decisions that reflect their values, consider how your best solution relates to the Core Values.
6:Decide and act.
Before you decide and act, pause if you can.
7:Re-evaluate the decision.
Good leaders re-evaluate their decisions and change course if necessary, reversing a bad decision is a mark of strength.
What is an “ethical trap” and why do leaders need to avoid it?
Leaders who make bad initial decisions often get caught in the “ethical trap”. Their solution to a problem turns out to be unethical and as a result, a secondary ethical problem pops up. Now instead of having one problem they have two.
Why do good leaders motivate followers to live by the Core Values?
If a leader models the Core Values and shows a high degree of moral courage, the team will be inspired to follow the leader’s positive example.
What is “time management”?
The process of organizing and using your time wisely.
Why is time management an important skill for leaders?
Because time is the one resource you’re always running out of, whether you reach your goals depends on how will you manage your time. As a young leader in training, you need to develop good time management skills. Before you take on increased burden of managing other people’s time as well.
In terms of managing your time what does it mean to be “efficient”?
Efficiency is a broad term describing how well a leader is making use of their time and other resources.
How can a leader become more efficient?
1: Pay attention.
2: Come prepared.
3:Focus on your goals.
Not all work is productive.
4: Do it right the first time.
5: Sequence the work efficiently.
6:Maximize uptime, limit downtime.
Uptime-the amount of time they are actually working. Downtime-time spent waiting for the opportunity to work.
What is “procrastination”?
The practice of putting off for no good reason the task that should be done right now.
Describe reasons why people procrastinate.
- Fear of failure
- Uncertainty about what they are supposed to do
- Not knowing where to start
- The task is unpleasant
- Desire to work tasks that are more “fun”
What are ways to overcome procrastination?
- Consider your peace of mind
- Break a job into small pieces
- Jump right in
- Publicly commit to the work
- Use rewards
What are some tools that are useful in managing your time?
1:Keep a calendar.
Keep track of appointments, deadlines, events, birthdays and the like on a calendar.
2:Where a watch.
Is one of the best ways to ensure that you are always on time.
3:Keep a notepad.
Use a notepad for recording homework assignments, outlaying instructions given to you by your leaders, making lists of things you want to do and for collecting your great ideas.
4:Create “do lists”.
Efficiency experts believe that prioritized “do lists” are essential time management tools.
5:Make a time inventory.
If you’re having trouble managing your time, one way to take charge of the problem is to make a time inventory. Once you know exactly how you’re spending your time you can manage it better.
6:Allow for flexibility and fun.
People are not machines. They have a genuine need for fun spontaneity and relaxation. When managing their own time and their team’s time, leaders need to allow for rest and relaxation.
What is “stress”?
Stress is the body’s response to change.
How can stress be both positive and negative?
Stress is designed to be a lifesaver, in a time of danger stress gets your adrenaline going so you can move quickly to dodge a harmful threat. Also, having a little stress in your life can help you achieve more because it energizes and pumps you up.
Why do leaders need to be able to manage their stress?
As a leader, you need to manage and control the stress in your life. If stress is left unchecked, it becomes a destructive force that will harm your body, paralyze your efforts and drive you towards dangerous behaviors.
