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Leadership Two Words at a Time

Simple Truths for Leading Complicated People

Bill Treasurer

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Create trust+
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Question 1 of 8
According to Bill Treasurer, how should a leader view their personal strengths?
  • A. They should be maximized at all times to ensure peak team performance.
  • B. They are like rays of sunshine that are good in moderation but can cause a shadow if overused.
  • C. They should be kept hidden so that team members can develop their own skills.
  • D. They are less important than identifying and fixing personal weaknesses.
Question 2 of 8
What was the outcome of the construction safety leader admitting his own safety lapses to his team?
  • A. It caused the team to lose confidence in his ability to lead safety protocols.
  • B. It resulted in his immediate resignation due to a breach of company policy.
  • C. It encouraged the team to share their own stories, shifting the company's safety culture.
  • D. It led to a strict new set of rules where employees were penalized for past mistakes.
Question 3 of 8
What is the fundamental first step in creating trust within a team, according to the book?
  • A. Implementing strict monitoring systems to ensure accountability.
  • B. Waiting for employees to prove their reliability over a trial period.
  • C. The leader's willingness to give trust away first, even when it feels risky.
  • D. Ensuring that the leader is always visibly present in the office.
Question 4 of 8
How does the author suggest a leader should tweak their phrasing to foster a safe and constructive environment?
  • A. By using absolutes like 'always' and 'never' to provide clear boundaries.
  • B. By saying 'I’m feeling frustrated' instead of 'You make me feel frustrated.'
  • C. By avoiding personal pronouns to keep conversations strictly professional.
  • D. By saying 'That idea wasn't bad' instead of 'That idea was good' to maintain high standards.
Question 5 of 8
What is presented as a primary benefit of delegating tasks, such as letting a team member lead a weekly meeting?
  • A. It allows the leader to take credit for the team's hard work.
  • B. It uncovers hidden skills in team members and gives them a chance to level up.
  • C. It tests which employees are most likely to fail under pressure.
  • D. It removes the need for the leader to provide ongoing feedback.
Question 6 of 8
When giving constructive feedback on a team member's poor performance, what do the 'E's in the 'BEER' framework stand for?
  • A. Effort and Encouragement
  • B. Empathy and Execution
  • C. Evaluation and Engagement
  • D. Effect and Expectations
Question 7 of 8
According to the section on promoting inclusion, what is a crucial step for leaders after recognizing their own unconscious biases?
  • A. Documenting the biases in a formal report to Human Resources.
  • B. Making proactive strides toward inclusion and avoiding favoring those who look or sound like them.
  • C. Lowering the performance standards for minority candidates to ensure diversity.
  • D. Accepting that biases are natural and ignoring them during the hiring process.
Question 8 of 8
What is the purpose of the 'I am, but I am not' team-building activity?
  • A. To highlight employees' professional weaknesses in a safe space.
  • B. To categorize team members based on their primary job functions.
  • C. To debunk common stereotypes and start a conversation about diversity.
  • D. To test how well team members have memorized the company's core values.

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Leadership Two Words at a Time Summary & Overview

Leadership Two Words at a Time (2022) is a simple, practical guide to leadership. Following two-word instructions such as “create trust,” you can become a better leader – inspiring others and improving your work environment.

Who Should Listen to Leadership Two Words at a Time?

  • New leaders
  • Experienced leaders who want to learn something new
  • Anyone who wants to make their workplace a better place

About the Author: Bill Treasurer

Bill Treasurer is the CEO of Giant Leap Consulting, an organization that offers leadership development and team-building solutions. He’s the author of numerous books on leadership, including Leaders Open Doors and A Leadership Kick in the Ass.

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