Leadership Chapter 17

What does The Law of Priorities primarily teach about leadership?

Leaders know that doing more doesn’t always mean achieving more

Based on the definition, which statement is true?

Accomplishment is more important than mere activity

According to The Law of Priorities, what is a common misconception among leaders?

That activity and accomplishment are the same

What phrase best summarizes the meaning of The Law of Priorities?

“Not all activity leads to real accomplishment.”

Why is The Law of Priorities important for leaders to understand?

It reminds leaders to distinguish between being active and being effective

According to the text, what discipline do not all leaders practice? 

Prioritizing

What is a common assumption busy leaders tend to make?

That busyness equals achievement

Why can busyness be misleading for a leader?

It feels productive but may not be

What is the difference between activity and accomplishment?

Activity doesn’t always result in meaningful outcomes

What does prioritizing require leaders to do consistently? 

Think ahead

To prioritize effectively, what must a leader be able to identify?

What’s important and what’s next

What is a key mental effort involved in prioritizing? 

Seeing how everything fits into the overall vision

Why is prioritizing described as hard work?

It requires continuous mental effort and planning

Why might prioritizing be emotionally difficult for leaders? 

It involves uncomfortable or painful decisions

Which of the following best summarizes the main challenge of prioritizing?

It requires clarity, courage, and commitment

According to Max De Pree, what is the first responsibility of a leader?

To define reality

What principle teaches that focusing on the top 20% of important tasks yields 80% of results? 

Pareto Principle

What are the Three Rs leaders must consider when setting priorities?

Requirement, Return, Reward

What should be the first question a leader asks when prioritizing? 

What is Required of Me?

If a leader is doing something that’s not necessary or not required personally, what should they do? 

Delegate it

According to the notes, where should leaders spend most of their time?

In their strength zone

The “Rule of Thumb” suggests that if someone else can do a task at what percentage of your ability, you should delegate it?  

80%

What phrase best captures the idea that not all activity equals success?

Activity is not necessarily accomplishment

What does passion provide for a leader?

Fuel

Tim Redmond said, “There are many things that will catch my eye, but only a few things will ______.” 

Catch my heart

What should leaders ideally do when it comes to comfort and strength zones? 

Step out of comfort zone, but stay in strength zone

When a leader delegates a task, what else might they need to do?  

Develop and train someone to do it

Leaders should always stay in their comfort zone to remain effective. 

False

Just because a leader can do something doesn’t mean they should. 

True

People are generally more productive when working in areas that align with their strengths. 

True