Exam 1- Pelletier

Question 1

What is Leadership?

Answer 1

“Simply put then, leadership means influencing others.” (The Integrity Factor, Mannoia, Pg. 27)

“Leadership is…doing the right things.” Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus

“Leadership is getting others to want to do something that you are convinced should be done.” Vance Packard

Question 2

Master principle of leadership?

Answer 2

To serve:

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 (Pg. 22)

“You know that those who are regarded as rulers [leaders] of the Gentiles [people] lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to be the first must be slave of all.” Mark 10:42-43 (Pg. 22)

Question 3

The word ambition comes from the Latin word meaning what?

Answer 3

“The word ambition comes from the Latin word meaning, “campaigning for promotion.”

The phrase suggests visibility and approval, popularity, peer recognition, the exercise of authority over others. Jesus had no time for such ego-driven ambitions. The true spiritual leader will never campaign for promotion.”

Question 4

What is spiritual leadership?

Answer 4

“Often, truly authoritative leadership falls on someone who years earlier dedicated themselves to practice the discipline of seeking first the kingdom of God.” Sanders, Pg. 19

Question 5

What is natural leadership?

Answer 5

“…that quality that inspires sufficient confidence in subordinates as to be willing to accept his views and carry out his commands” (Fleet Admiral Nimitz)

“Leaders move others” Pg. 27
“Christian leaders…blends both human and divine qualities in a harmony of ministry by God and His people for the blessing of others.” P.T. Chandapilla

Question 6

Which is more important, natural or spiritual leadership or is it both? Why

Answer 6

“Spiritual leadership blends natural and spiritual qualities.” Pg. 27

Question 7

Those with spiritual leadership are primarily focused on what?

Answer 7

Confident in God
Also knows God
Seeks God’s will
Humble
Follows God
Enjoys Obeying God
Loves God
Depends on God

Question 8

Which scripture passage has been used in the text reading to discuss biblical leadership?

Answer 8

1 Timothy 3:1-7

Question 9

From 1 Timothy3:1-7, what are some qualities of leaders?

Answer 9

be above reproach
faithful to his wife
temperate
self-controlled
respectable
hospitable
able to teach
not given to drunkenness
not violent but gentle
not quarrelsome
not a lover of money.
He must manage his own family

Question 10

From 1Timothy 3:1-7, why must a leader not be a recent convert?

Answer 10

or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil.

Question 11

Name three characteristics of servant leadership discussed in Sanders book.

Answer 11

1. Dependence – God will uphold you
2. Approval – God has chosen you
3. Modesty – God gets the glory; not self
4. Empathy – Be merciful, don’t walk on people
5. Optimism – Keep hope alive through it all
6. Anointing – The Holy Spirit is with you

Question 12

Thrall cites research that 70% of leaders do not finish well, why?

Answer 12

First- lose their learning posture
Second- attractiveness of their character wanes
Third- stop living by their convictions
Fourth- fail to leave behind ultimate contributions
Fifth- stop walking in the awareness of their influence and destiny
Finally, lose their once vibrant relationship with God.

Pg. 14

Question 13

Based upon the power point in class, the capacity ladder does not include which of the following.

Answer 13

Includes:
Attain individual potential
Acquire title or position
Develop my capacities
Discover what I can do

Question 14

In Thrall’s book; Principles, Relationships and Environments are important for a new atmosphere; in what order do they happen.

Answer 14

Environment, Relationships, and Principles

Question 15

In Thrall, one of the most significant factors of an organization’s productivity is what?

Answer 15

Interpersonal relationships that are developed on the job.

Question 16

In Thrall, how is the word, Need defined?

Answer 16

Is anything we require or lack, in order to be fulfilled and productive.

Question 17

What is Autocratic / Dictatorial leadership?

Answer 17

This is a single leader approach where one gives out orders and others follow.

Question 18

What is Democratic / Consultative leadership?

Answer 18

Consultative leadership gathers all the information, talent, and experience it can from followers; makes decisions based upon that input and establishes the course of direction; making adjustments along the way.

Question 19

What is Type A leadership?

Answer 19

Positives: This leadership style tends to be task oriented toward goals and driven to succeed.

Question 20

What is Type B leadership?

Answer 20

This leadership style tends to be relational driven and small group oriented.

Question 21

What is Transactional Leadership?

Answer 21

This is a style of leadership that promotes reward for service.

Question 22

Six levels of conflict management and brief explanation.

Answer 22

0- Conflict Avoidance
1- a problem to solve
2- disagreement
3- Contest
4- Fight or Flight
5- Intractable Situation

Question 23

Reflect upon class discussion and text reading regarding the cost to leadership. Examine your readiness and willingness to potentially experience the challenges of leadership and its cost to you personally. Share your reflections and discuss what you might find to be the greatest challenge to your own ministry.

Answer 23

“To aspire to leadership in God’s kingdom requires us to be willing to pay a price higher than others are willing to pay. The toll of true leadership is heavy, and the more effective the leadership, the greater the cost.”

Self-sacrifice
Lonliness
Fatigue
Criticism
Rejection
Pressure and Perplexity
Cost to Others (people close to the leader)

Conduct a thorough and impartial inquiry.
Consider overall benefit to the individual.
Do all in the spirit of love.
Always keep the spiritual restoration of the
offender in view.
Pray it through.

Question 24

What type of leadership style do you believe best fits your particular personality and gifting? In your answer use class material, and text reading to define the leadership style you’re talking about and why you believe this bests describes you. Cite personal examples, personality testing, spiritual gifts or any other information you believe is helpful to explain your answer.

Answer 24

INFJ- Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judgement

• they are generally “doers” as well as dreamers
• a disproportionate amount of responsibility
• clear insights into the motivations of others
• often only connect to close inner circle

Authoritative Leadership
Positives: This style of leadership is often linked with experts in their field and can be seen as a style of leadership that can mobilize people toward a vision. This leadership style is most effective when a new vision is needed or an organization is drifting aimlessly.This leadership style often utilizes a chain of command

Environment, relationships, and principles to to create culture changes within an organization.