Construction Leadership A-Z Flashcards
(32 cards)
Definition of Attitude
Disposition;feeling;orientation;esp of the mind
Attitude Example
CEO fires Consultant for not changing presentation. Consultant did not change his attitude.
Balance Definition
A state of equilibrium; equal distribution of weight.
Balance Applications
1 Self - Family, Work, Recreation
2 Focus - We know what to do and when to do it. Manage vs. Lead.
3 Others - Employees and their perception of you.
Balance Topics
Family Career Financial Fitness Faith Other
Communicate Definition
To import knowledge of; make known; to give or interchange thoughts, feelings, information, or the like, by writing, speaking, etc. - Opposite (Conceal/Withhold)
Application of Communication
To make your audience genuinely interested.
Two Forms of Communication
- ) Personally
2. ) Organizationally
Four Types of Communication
- Dominant
- Influential
- Steady
- Critic
Decisive Definition
Having the power to solve or conclude absolute; characterized by determination and firmness; resolute. opposite;hestitant;suspensive
Decisive Takeaway
You will make mistakes. Make a decision and learn from the losses or gains of the result.
Endurance Definition
The act, quality, or power of withstanding hardship or stress; the state or fact of perserving / Opposite - Fleeting; temporary; transient
Fair Definition
Free from bias honesty or injustice / opposite - below the belt; cheating; partial; unjust
Genuine Definition`
Free from pretense; affection, or hypocrisy; sincere; not counterfeit; authentic; real / opposite - false; pretended; fake; phony; inauthentic
Humble Definition
Not arrogant; modest; courteously respectful / opposite - arrogant ; stuck-up; disdainful; egotistical; hubris
Integrity Definition
Steadfast Adherence to a strict moral or ethical code; the state of being uninpaired; soundness; / Opposite- unethical; liar; unsound; immoral
Judgement Definition
The ability to make a decision or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively, and wisely, esp. in matters affecting action; good sense; deiscretion
Knowledgeable
Possessing or exhibiting knowledge; insight; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive / Opposite - uneducated; uninformed; ignorant
Loyal
Characterized by or showing faithfulness to commitments, vows, allegiance, obligations, etc. / Opposite - Undependable; unfaithful
Model
A standard or example for imitation or comparison / opposite - pretender; fake
Noble
of an exalted moral or mental character or excellence; lofty; admirable in dignity of conception, manner of expression, execution / opposite - unimpressive; base; mean; ignorable vulgar
Open-Minded
Having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments; unprejudiced; unbigoted; impartial / Opposite - Closed minded; small minded
Power
Ability to do or act; having the capability of doing or accomplishing something / opposite - week; impotent; lacking impact or authority
Quality
High grade; superiority; excellence / Opposite - Substandard; cheap; shobby.
