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This Is Day One

A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters

Drew Dudley

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This Is Day One
The Foundation of Leadership+
Leadership Philosophy+
The Six Core Values+
Personal Leadership Culture+
Value Discovery Exercises+

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Question 1 of 8
What does the 'lollipop moment' from the author's college experience illustrate?
  • A. The importance of humor in defusing workplace conflicts.
  • B. The power of everyday leadership and how small decisions can have a big impact.
  • C. Why leaders should offer tangible rewards to gain their followers' trust.
  • D. The necessity of making grand gestures to be remembered as a leader.
Question 2 of 8
According to the text, why is it crucial to develop a personal leadership philosophy?
  • A. It allows leaders to easily manipulate the expectations of their followers.
  • B. It guarantees promotions and higher salaries in corporate environments.
  • C. It provides rules to guide actions and helps align daily decisions with your priorities.
  • D. It ensures that leaders never have to face failure or take risks.
Question 3 of 8
What is the danger of relying solely on 'next-day leadership' (making quick decisions in a crisis)?
  • A. It keeps you stuck in a reactive mode rather than proactively focusing on growth.
  • B. It makes you appear too authoritative and unapproachable to your followers.
  • C. It prevents you from being able to delegate tasks effectively to your team.
  • D. It requires too much self-respect and alienates team members.
Question 4 of 8
The story of Paralympian Stephanie Dixon choosing to use crutches instead of a prosthetic leg is used to illustrate which core leadership value?
  • A. Courage
  • B. Class
  • C. Impact
  • D. Self-respect
Question 5 of 8
How does the 'question-behavior effect' help in developing a personal leadership culture?
  • A. By forcing followers to question the leader's authority on a daily basis.
  • B. By encouraging leaders to survey their team before making any major decisions.
  • C. By compelling individuals to evaluate their own actions and change future behavior.
  • D. By creating a culture where employees constantly question company policies.
Question 6 of 8
What is the primary purpose of asking someone the 'edge-of-the-bed' question?
  • A. To test their knowledge of modern leadership theories.
  • B. To elicit stories that help both parties learn and recognize leadership everywhere.
  • C. To find out their deepest life regrets so you can avoid making the same mistakes.
  • D. To determine if they are emotionally fit to take on more responsibilities at work.
Question 7 of 8
Why does the author recommend analyzing the worst moments of your life?
  • A. To build emotional resilience against future trauma.
  • B. To learn how to forgive those who have wronged you in the past.
  • C. To remind yourself that failure is inevitable for everyone.
  • D. To discover which of your deeply held personal values were violated.
Question 8 of 8
According to the final summary, what is the most effective way to frame daily leadership questions?
  • A. As specific, action-oriented questions that demand identifying actual behaviors.
  • B. As broad, yes-or-no questions to save time during daily reflection.
  • C. As rhetorical questions that don't require specific answers.
  • D. As theoretical questions about what a perfect leader would do in your shoes.

This Is Day One — Full Chapter Overview

This Is Day One Summary & Overview

This Is Day One (2018) challenges you to redefine and recognize your leadership potential. It provides a principled framework for developing performance-driving leadership values and behaviors that allow you to succeed while empowering others.

Who Should Listen to This Is Day One?

  • Mindful self-developers 
  • People looking to unlock their leadership potential
  • Anyone looking to establish core leadership values

About the Author: Drew Dudley

Drew Dudley is a leadership expert and author who helps people discover and implement their own unique leadership philosophy. His clients include some of the world's most prestigious organizations, and his TED talk about everyday leadership has been named "one of the 15 most inspiring TED lectures of all time."

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