Want to be a Good Leader?

Question 1

The core of someone’s being

Answer 1

phrase
A deeply held belief
* I believe to the core of my being that we will succeed.
* She believes to the core of her being in the goodness of others.

Question 2

Natural biological response

Answer 2

noun
A response based on instincts / one’s subconscious
* His natural biological response to authority is to rebel.</sub>
* You should try to control your natural biological response when you feel stressed.

Question 3

Someone’s own interests

Answer 3

noun
Things that benefit only a certain person / group
* He made that decision based on his own interests only.
* I need to make this choice based on my family’s own interests.

Question 4

Arbitrary

Answer 4

adjective
Based on random choice
* It a completely arbitrary decision to move to a new house.
* That company seems to have a lot of arbitrary rules.

Question 5

Cynicism

Answer 5

noun
Believing that people are purely motivated by self-interest
* There is a lot of cynicism in American politics these days.
* He will not succeed because of his cynicism.

Question 6

Paranoia

Answer 6

noun
An irrational feeling that others want to harm you / something bad will happen
* There was an atmosphere of paranoia in the city today.
* His paranoia spread through the company quickly.

Question 7

A night on the town

Answer 7

phrase
Spending an evening in the city having fun
* We had a great night on the town last weekend.
* She’s going out for a night on the town with her friends.

Question 8

To discipline someone

Answer 8

verb
Punishing someone
* She tried to discipline her children to no avail.
* His manager has disciplined him on many occasions.

Question 9

Eat last

Answer 9

phrasal verb
To prioritize others’ needs before one’s own, especially in leadership
* He believes in eating last, always prioritizing his employees.
* She eats last, letting her team take credit before herself.

Question 10

Sacrifice

Answer 10

verb
To give up something valuable for the sake of others
* She sacrificed her comfort for her family’s well-being.
* Parents often sacrifice their time for their children.

Question 11

Layoffs

Answer 11

noun
The termination of employees by a company
* The company announced massive layoffs due to budget cuts.
* Many workers fear layoffs during economic downturns.