Leadership Challenge 2, 3, 4, 9 & 10

Question 1

4 main elements of credibility as a leader

Answer 1

1) Honesty
2) Forward-looking
3) Competent
4) Inspiring

Question 2

DWYSYWD

Answer 2

Do what you say you will do…

Question 3

The Paradox of credibility

Answer 3

Credibility can be hard to earn, but easy to lose

Question 4

When are Values critical in Developing credibility?

Answer 4

• you know your own values
• the nature of your values
• others understand your values
• your actions align with your values

Question 5

A strong sense of your core values helps you to be…

Answer 5

inspiring

Question 6

By demonstrating a willingness to connect with your employees early on show what three things:

Answer 6

1) you have an interest in them as indviduals
2) gives them the opportunity to assess your character and your trustworthiness
3) gives an opportunity for you to informally share information about yourself

Question 7

2 steps to gain credibility as a new leader

Answer 7

1) demonstrate a willingness early on to connect with your employees
2) establish competence in some realm

Question 8

6 Steps for regaining credibility are:

Answer 8

1) Acknowledge mistake immediately
2) Be accountable: don’t blame others
3) Be forthcomign with why you made the decision you did, or acted the way you did
4) Invite employees to share how they feel about what happened: effect it had on them
5) State what you learned from the situation
6) State clearly what you will do different in the future

Question 9

2 main essentials of “Modeling the Way”

Answer 9

1) Find your voice

2) Affirm shared values

Question 10

Find you voice- comprises of:

Answer 10

1) Explore your inner Territory
2) Values Guide Us
3) Personal Values Clarity Drives Commitment
4) Say it in your own words

Question 11

Leaders teach values- comprises of:

Answer 11

• confronting critical incidents
• telling stories that exemplify values
• visibly demonstrating value-constistent behavior

Question 12

Four Components of Authentic Leadership

Answer 12

1) Self-awareness (being aware of and trusting your own feelings)
2) Internalized moral perspective (using internal moral standards to guide behavior)
3) Balanced processing (analyze information objectively and explore other people’s opinions before making a decision)
4) Relational transparency (Being open and honest in presenting one’s true self to others)

Question 13

2 main essentials of “Set the Example”

Answer 13

1) Personify the shared values

2) Teach others to model the values

Question 14

Personify the shared values- comprises of:

Answer 14

• Spend time and atttention wisely
• Watch your language
• Ask purposeful questions
• Seek Feedback

Question 15

Teach Others to model the values- comprises of:

Answer 15

• Confront Critical Incidents
• Tell Stories
• Reinforce the Behavior you want repeated

Question 16

2 main essentials of “Foster Collaboration”

Answer 16

1) Create a climate of trust

2) Facilitate relationships

Question 17

Create a climate of trust- comprises of:

Answer 17

• Trusting others pays off
• Be the First to Trust
• Be open to influence
• Share information and resources

Question 18

Facilitate Relationships- Comprises of:

Answer 18

• Develop Cooperative Goals and Roles
• Support Norms of Reciprocity
• Structure Projects to Promote Joint Effort
• Support Face to Face Interactions

Question 19

2 main essentials of “Strengthen Others”

Answer 19

1) Enhance self determination

2) Develop competence and confidence

Question 20

Enhance self determination- Comprises of:

Answer 20

• Provide Choices
• Design Jobs to offer latitude
• Foster Accountability

Question 21

Develop conpetence an dconfidence- Comprese of:

Answer 21

• Educate
• Organize Work to build competence
• Foster Self-Confidence
• Leaders Coach

Question 22

The strongest leaders are those who have…

Answer 22

The strongest employees

Question 23

Power Paradox

Answer 23

AKA Empowerment Paradox

-Power is increased to th eextent that power is shared.

Question 24

The Power Audit (3 questions)

Answer 24

1) Am I central to the workflow?
2) How easily cna I be substitued?
3) Do I deal with important organizational issues?

Question 25

4 essentials that define Empowerment:

Answer 25

1) Sense of Efficacy (do I have the ability, or competence)
2) Sense of Control (do I have the power or means)
3) Sense of Meaning (does it add value)
4) Sense of Impact (does it make a difference)

Question 26

The Pygmalion Effect is a …

Answer 26

Self Fulfilling prophecy

Question 27

What to consider when granting employees more control in their work?

Answer 27

1) Do they want it
2) what message are you sending them
3) what message are you sending the other employees
4) Are they capable of handling it?