Leadership Strategy & Tactics Practice Test

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• What is the foundation of a team, up and down the chain of command?
• Which approach exemplifies critique that avoids attacking the individual?
• The need to ________ someone on the team is almost always a direct reflection of the leader and the failure to lead appropriately. It is Extreme Ownership.
• To discriminate between things that matter and things that don't, a leader must __________, take a step back, and assess whether or not any detail in a situation matters.
• Leadership at every level is paramount for __________ to work.
• A leader can become more _________.
• When you make a mistake, what should you do according to the material?
• A good team is not necessarily the result of ______.
• When you give that ______________ and impose your will on the team, you are removing your subordinates' ______ from the equation.
• Leaders derive benefit from the team and the people themselves. Which is the first word that completes this idea?
• Following BUDS, Jocko joined which unit?
• Which reaction is inappropriate when subordinates do not understand you?
• One fundamental rule to keep in mind when taking command is to be ______.
• You have to be ______ in updating your troops.
• If time and logistics allow it, schedule a _____________ with the whole team and then schedule meetings with individual team members.
• There is not a job too ____ for a leader to do.
• In the alternate outcomes, what is the recommended action after a final expression of concern?
• If there is no ________ for relief or success or victory, the will cannot endure.
• Which fundamental rule emphasizes taking responsibility for mistakes?
• Which characteristic is highlighted as part of the rules?
• Similar to building trust, to build respect and influence, you have to ______.
• In the alternate outcomes, the new subordinate is handpicked for which trait?
• Complete the sentence: Once you are physically ______ from the situation, this cues you to do the same thing mentally.
• Everyone will have to work outside their natural comfort zones from time to time, and they should also be placed outside their comfort zones to become better in their areas of weakness. It is the role of the leader to ensure this happens in a ____________________ way.
• Once an Order Is Refused, There Is Almost No Way to Unwind That Action.
• In the leadership guidelines, what should you pass for success up and down the chain?
• The quicker you share the truth of what is going on, the better it will be received and the fewer problems you will have with _________.
• Delta Charlie didn't order us around. He executed classic ______ ________: he told us what we needed to get done and then told us to go figure out how we wanted to do it.
• Which term describes the anxieties about not deserving a leadership position?
• What term describes a situation in which there is no one taking charge of the situation?
• Treat people with ________.
• If you make a mistake, don't try to _____________.
• Asking for _______ is a horrible move to make in any scenario.
• Being _________ is one trait beneficial for leadership.
• __________ has the most important job.
• What is described as the highest form of both leadership and manipulation?
• Decentralized Command describes a leadership approach where what happens?
• It is infinitely better to get people to change ____________, to embrace the change and take ___________ of it so they can drive toward success.
• Which attribute is cited as the primary antidote to micromanagement?
• Which relationship is typically the most challenging for leaders to manage effectively?
• Leaders benefit which two groups?
• What is the implied benefit of solving problems at the lowest level?
• Which question best reflects seeking to provide support to meet a deadline?
• ___________ leadership almost always trumps direct leadership.
• Which practice most effectively increases initiative and ownership among team members?
• As a leader, you have to learn to let situations ________, to allow things to unfold enough that you have a clear picture of what is happening.
• Which approach is most sustainable for guiding a team, compared to using force or coercion?
• Telling the truth about a mistake is inherent in taking ______________ of it.
• Which phrase best captures how duties should reflect individuals' strengths?
• What term describes the concept taught by Delta Charlie to Jocko?
• Which rule emphasizes showing respect to others?
• A good leader in that situation can put their _____ aside and simply get the job done.
• What is one of the most powerful tools a leader can have?
• If you are ___________ because they don't understand what you are trying to say, you are wrong.
• A leader must choose their ________ very carefully and remember that their ________ can have immense impact.
• Delta Charlie's role in Jocko's leadership education is to illustrate the value of which practice?
• __________ is key, because if the team members cannot understand the goal or the plan to accomplish the goal, there is no possible way they can execute.
• Make sure your ________ doesn't interfere with your ability to build relationships within the group.
• By detaching and thinking about problems more abstractly, by making ______________ their goal, a leader can improve their approach.
• Which of the following best completes the statement: 'The goal of leadership is to get people to do what they need to do to ______'?
• Which practice involves distributing credit for success up and down the chain?
• When updating your troops, which approach minimizes uncertainty?
• Which practice allows leaders to utilize others' leadership by spreading decision-making to lower levels?
• The best way to treat combat stress - and any stress - is to:
• To prevent giving your troops the impression that delegation is avoidance of hard work, which action should you take?
• The primary cause of a micromanager is a lack of _______.
• As a new leader, don't judge a team based on what you have ________________; try to keep an open mind and judge for yourself.
• In leadership, showing emotions at appropriate times helps to do what?
• Generally the limit is around __________ people.
• What is the stated purpose of a leader?
• When is it a good time to yell at your subordinates?
• When opportunity arises, let your subordinates come up with the ______.
• Complete the sentence: The leader must not become __________ to a point where they are aloof from what the fontline troops have to contend with.
• Manipulators benefit whom?
• Never make an _________ you can't keep.
• I can't change the group if I am not ____________.
• Which internal state should leaders maintain control over to avoid impulsive actions?
• _________ is a tool, but it is not a permanent solution.
• Which is another possible outcome when a subordinate refuses to comply?
• Which are perhaps the most essential leadership qualities?
• Who benefits from manipulators?
• When you are a leader, the best thing you can do is ______________ toward their goals.
• Taking care of your people also means knowing when to ________ and when to _________.
• Which behaviors contribute to increased charisma when interacting with others?
• Which category do the given examples illustrate: 'How do you think we should execute?' 'Can you explain why you do it that way?' 'I would love to compare how you do things to how I do them'?
• A leader cannot simply apply ____________________ universally and with indiscretion;
• The troops need to understand how it will positively impact them. So make sure the ______________ explains that to them in no uncertain terms.
• Which of these statements connects to Jocko's career after BUDS?
• Which principle focuses on determining priorities and acting accordingly?
• The new leader must consider the ______ of the team he is taking over.
• What kind of things should leaders pay attention to?
• As the leader gains experience, they also gain confidence, which helps with __________.
• Fill in the blank: Stay _______, take input, and listen.
• Which rule emphasizes persistent effort to complete tasks?
• A new leader should judge a team by what they observe directly rather than rely on second-hand information. Which option represents observing directly?
• Which element should a leader actively build according to the rules?
• Which concept requires that leaders push tasks and authorities down to their subordinate leaders, who in turn push those tasks and authorities to the frontline leaders and troops?
• What is described as the best way to overcome insecurities?
• A leader can easily make a bad decision because of their lack of ______.
• What is the effect of reducing how much you talk in a leadership context?
• Subordinate instantly removes all ________ of any kind over the boss.
• Which personal quality was highlighted as driving the platoon to perform well for their leader?
• Pride is identified as one of the most critical tasks for leaders.
• A common shortfall of an indecisive boss is hesitancy to ________.
• Which principle describes pushing tasks and authorities down to subordinate leaders, who then push those tasks and authorities to frontline leaders and troops?
• The more __________________________ a leader has, the better he or she will do as a leader.
• What is taking ownership of things to prevent problems from unfolding in the first place called?
• Which description best captures how guidance to troops should be communicated?
• Which principle emphasizes balancing conflicting demands and maintaining execution?
• Which SEAL platoon commander taught Jocko about Decentralized Command?
• Be sure to keep your span of control _______ so you actually have some control.
• It is important to not become the leader who is never ________.
• In a stagnated situation due to fear, a leader stepping up and ____ is a solid solution.
• ___________ is a tool, but it is a tool that must be wielded with caution.
• A good leader must discriminate between what is __________ and what is not.
• Without everyone buying into the plan, taking ________, and making every possible effort to ensure it was carried out and the mission accomplished, there was a good chance it would fail.
• ____________ is the best way to take care of your people.
• What describes the primary characteristic of Extreme Ownership?
• What is the consequence of failing to take ownership, according to the material?
• A leader can get better at ______________ things.
• Which action leads to problems being solved when issues arise?
• What is the most obvious part of building trust?
• What are the Laws of Combat?
• It is also a good policy to lay out the ___________ for violations.
• What approach helps prevent issues before they arise?
• For a team to utilize Decentralized Command, it must implement the other laws. Then Decentralized Command comes to life; everyone on the team must step up and lead.
• People who agree with everything you say are called what?
• ________ is always the preferred method of leading.
• _______ is a tool that can help you help your people.
• Take responsibility as the leader to keep the troops ________ at all times.
• When something went wrong, as the leader it was my fault. This is an example of ______.
• To improve their ____________________, the leader can start to pay more attention to body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.
• Which of the following is listed as a fundamental rule?
• Which principle empowers subordinates to act with clear intent?
• Once they are humbled, you can start to rebuild their ________.
• Make your guidance to your troops ________________________.
• One of the most critical requirements for trust is the use of ______.
• The leader should keep everyone on the team as ________ as possible.
• Overreaction is ______.
• When criticized for team failures, what is the recommended response for a leader?
• A leader is responsible for ____________.
• What term means spreading out to create space between you and the other members of your team?
• When violations occur, leaders should clearly communicate what policy to enforce?
• If a leader does not take action, what is likely to happen?
• Which concept describes leaders being responsible for the problems and outcomes instead of blaming others?
• Delta Charlie is associated with which leadership concept?
• It is a crucial part of a leader's job to figure out which changes are __________ and which are mere ____________.
• What trips many leaders up is failing to understand how ___________ their subordinates are.
• Taking ____________________ means that leaders are responsible for every action the people on their team make.
• The goal of leadership is to get people to do what they need to do to ______.
• Leading change is best when it is embraced voluntarily and ownership is taken.
• There are no situations where a _________ is ultimately responsible for the team's performance.
• If you are worried you aren't ready for a leadership position, that means you are ______.
• The method for a lack of ______________ is very similar to the medicine for overconfidence: put the individual in charge.
• Which principle highlights teamwork and mutual support to keep operations moving?
• It is one of the most critical tasks as a leader to instill _________ in your team.
• Which statement best describes the highest form of both leadership and manipulation?
• A person who lacks which trait can never become a good leader?
• __________ - teamwork - is the highest priority in the Laws of Combat.
• Taking ownership implies which personal stance?
• It is imperative that a leader utilize ______________ and let his or her subordinate leaders lead.
• A leader has to temper positivity with ______.
• What is the most important element in getting a micromanager boss to give you breathing room?
• Why should leaders use different styles of communication with different people?
• Which concept describes opposing forces pulling leaders in contradictory directions at the same time?
• Which phrase completes '________ of failures and mistakes' as a leadership rule?
• The goal is to always allow problems to get solved at the __________.
• To make ego subordinate, what personal quality should a leader have?
• Which option best captures the essential aim of leadership as described?
• There are times when ______ must be shown to make a point or to connect with others.
• Placing team members outside their comfort zones is intended to help them become better in their areas of weakness in a ________ way.
• The better you lead, the less you will need ________________, but you will sometimes still need it.
• In the same scenario, another possible outcome is firing the subordinate and replacing them with someone handpicked for ______.
• A leader with which trait should open up, ask questions, and solicit input on how to move forward?
• Leaders want team members who step up and ____.
• Complete the sentence: There is always some ______ to find in the setback.
• Which management approach is described as a temporary tool rather than a permanent solution?
• Leading _______ is one of the most challenging types of leadership.
• The need to punish someone on the team is seen as a reflection of the leader's responsibility, illustrating which principle?
• A good leader __________ above the tactical situation, where they can see what really matters.
• Who taught Jocko about Decentralized Command?
• To build trust up and down the chain of command, you have to ______.
• There is nothing wrong with ____________ when you make a mistake. That is part of taking ownership.
• Which Law of Combat states that the most impactful task must be addressed first before tackling other tasks?
• Jocko's SEAL team after BUDS was which of the following?
• One possible outcome when a subordinate refuses to execute a plan is that the leader reconsiders options and decides to ______.
• Don't act like ________.
• Your goal is to transition every leader on your team into one who needs __________ so they can make things happen on their own.
• It is better to give ____________ and let the troops move forward based on their own ideas.
• What is described as a better option for a subordinate with concerns?
• All leaders have ____________________.
• Which practice best aligns with keeping the team informed?
• As a leader, you must remember you are being watched. In everything you do, you must ______.
• Which Law of Combat is described as the root for all tactics?
• The core of what Delta Charlie taught me was the importance of ___________. It was his ___________ more than anything else that drove the platoon to want to do a good job for him.
• A leader has to balance between being too ______ and not ______ enough.
• Being physically detached from a situation cues you to do what?
• Without ________, leadership falls apart.
• Which quote illustrates addressing laxness and maintaining professionalism?
• When people present _________, they are not taken with the maximum degree of seriousness.
• In the first list of outcomes, which option describes the subordinate's attempt to undermine the boss by removing influence?
• Explain to your subordinates _____ they are doing something.
• Even a trait like being ________ is a good leadership quality to have. If your voice is not ________, the team will not be able to hear your directions.
• Which practice involves starting with a formal team meeting before one-on-one conversations?
• Which approach involves reflecting and diminishing emotions observed in a subordinate?
• As a leader, you should be able to get what you need out of your subordinates through solid leadership, not ____________.
• What term describes a leader who is overwhelmed by events and unable to decide what to do?
• Which phrase completes the idea that leaders must be visible and set standards through actions?
• What is the effect of giving direct orders and imposing your will on the team?
• Good leaders always remain ______.
• The more _________ a leader can put into the hands of his or her subordinates, the better.
• To be a good leader, I had to learn to be a good _________.
• What team did Jocko go to after graduating BUDS?
• What outcome does a good leader achieve by building a great team?
• Which organizational approach relies on distributing decision authority across multiple levels?
• There is a form of detachment called ______.
• The following are ________________: "How do you think we should execute?" "Can you explain why you do it that way?" "I would love to compare how you do things to how I do them."
• Leaders should maintain tact even when providing more _______ critique.
• What mind-set is described as not making excuses and not blaming anyone when problems occur?
• If leadership is strong, which action is less likely to be needed, though it may still be used?
• What should be the fundamental principle utilized by any leader?
• Which pair of traits can work together to make you better?
• Which of the following is NOT a fundamental leadership principle listed?
• A leader who detaches and elevates is better at identifying which changes are important rather than reacting to which factor?
• Don't send a person who lacks confidence on a _____________.
• You have to learn to use different ________________ with different people, but at the same time relate the same message.
• The text suggests that as experience grows, confidence helps with which attribute?
• Which principle ensures the team can understand the goal and plan and therefore execute?
• The best leaders usually led not by orders but by ___________.
• Which principle should leaders embrace as a fundamental approach to responsibility?
• The less you _______, the more people will _________.
• ________ are not optimal leadership tools.
• Failure to take _________ results in the problems never being solved and teams never improving.
• If the leader doesn't ____, no one will.
• If you do the demeaning job, you show your ________ and your willingness to sacrifice for the team.
• The environment that rumors grow in is one in which there is a ______.
• Allowing what opens the door to shift blame onto others and leads to failure?
• If someone blames you for something going wrong, you should ____.
• To instill pride in your team, you must have them earn it through hard work. What word completes the sentence?
• Which personal attribute should not obstruct relationship-building within the group?
• When a leader allows the team to come up with the plan, team members have already ______.
• A leader must have control over his or her ________.
• ________ came first because it is the root of all other tactics and because it is teamwork.
• Which trait is essential to leadership in the fundamental rules?
• In this leadership framework, who holds the final responsibility for the decisions?
• ___________ are a tool of last resort after all other efforts to get an individual to do what they are supposed to do have failed.
• To put your ego in check, you must have great __________.
• Which statement best captures the overall aim of leadership according to the material?
• Which communication approach helps minimize the spread of rumors?
• Which phrase best captures the idea of not overcommitting to ideas?
• People's primary duties should reflect what they are ____________ to do.
• Who bears the responsibility for decisions in this leadership approach?
• Taking on a demeaning task demonstrates which leadership quality?
• The hardest part from a leader's perspective is understanding that __ doesn't always see what you see.
• As a leader, you should not be surrounded by which type of people?
• Which action demonstrates commitment when delegating tasks?
• Without _________, there will be surrender.
• Fill in the blank: Give ______, clear, concise direction.
• Sometimes you have to quit on a short-term tactical goal - you need to ________.
• A _________________ occurs when no one is taking charge of the situation.
• When delivering _________, it is important to do it with consideration and delicacy.
• What is the stated purpose of a leader?
• In evaluating performance, which factor should a leader consider to appear sensible rather than lenient?
• Which trait helps a leader avoid being aloof and stay connected with frontline troops?
• Why can't leaders apply leadership tools universally and indiscreetly?
• Optimal discipline is ______________.
• Which practice balances optimism with a realistic appraisal to support teams?
• Which principle advocates keeping plans simple to increase clarity?
• What trait should be present to empower someone who has been humbled and help rebuild their confidence?
• Be positive, but be _______.
• What are described as perhaps the most essential leadership qualities?
• Which of the following is a possible outcome when a subordinate refuses to comply?
• One of the most important ways to learn to lead is to view everything through what lens?
• When providing feedback in line with Extreme Ownership, which line demonstrates seeking to supply support?
• Which term best describes leading by guiding others toward better methods rather than mandating a single approach?
• When delivering criticism, the delivery should be done with what?
• Which value is listed among the fundamental rules?
• A high-performing team benefits when discipline starts with self-discipline.
• Imposing discipline on your team is _________ the best option.
• A leader who considers ___________________ will be seen not as lenient, but as sensible.
• Until you are asked to do something devastating to you, the team, and the mission, play the game and build the ________.