Lesson 2 Flashcards

1
Q

How did the Nobel Peace Prize start?

A

According to his will, Alfred Nobel’s enormous fortune was to be used to establish prizes to award those who had done their best to benefit mankind in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901, five years after Nobel’s death.

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2
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What is the significance of air travel in Dayton Ohio?

A

The Wright Brothers

Where global leaders often go to meet in the US

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3
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Where do global leaders often meet in the US?

A

New Hampshire: because there is a large Navy base
or
Dayton Ohio: because there is a large air base there

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4
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What is the difference between management and leadership?

A

Management:
Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling
deals with complexity

Leadership:
Leveraging, Harnessing, Cultivating, Releasing
deal with change

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5
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What is Bench Strength

A

understanding the strengths of the people on your team – not just your main players

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