Leadership, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility

Flashcards covering key ideas from the lecture notes on leadership, teamwork, roles, and decision-making.

What does the speaker suggest you do if you don't like the leadership around you?

Become the leadership; take initiative to lead and put yourself in a position to do something.

When deciding to work with someone who is just like you, what two reactions does the speaker mention?

You might feel excited or concerned; it can lead to overthinking and anxiety about doing the right thing.

Why is supervising yourself described as problematic by the speaker?

Because you lack a different perspective, you’re not an expert, and you need someone else to provide accountability and new insights.

What two negative traits are highlighted as problematic in potential teammates or leaders?

Too much ego and a lack of accountability (blame-shifting).

Which four qualities does the speaker suggest ranking in order of importance?

Self-awareness; reliability; communication; integrity and support.

What are the core elements of teamwork described by the speaker?

Trust, belief in one another, shared experiences, and working through challenges together.

What does the phrase 'the role is what you make of it' mean?

Know your role; others may see it differently; your actions define your role, so gather information and choose how you fulfill it.

What is the 'one control over everything' profile, and why is it problematic?

An overly controlling leadership style that can cause burnout, frustration, and hindered team growth.

In the team analogy, what is a 'ball hog' and what are its strengths and risks?

A person who does most of the work; strength is reliability when others lack energy; risk is conflict and blaming others, which can hurt collaboration.

What does the speaker say about collaborating with others and planning?

Come with a solid plan of what you will do, not what others will do; avoid leaving teammates out.

What leadership question is raised using the lion analogy, and what lesson does it convey?

Is leadership determined by nature or by actions? Leadership is defined by actions, not predetermined labels.

What does the note about 'no honor among thieves' imply for behavior?

There is no honor among criminals; immoral acts will be exposed and accountability will follow.

Why does the speaker emphasize taking pictures during sessions?

To capture moments because moments are forever and can be remembered later.

How should decision-making be approached given what you know and don’t know?

Seek more information, base decisions on informed judgment rather than emotion; if information remains insufficient, decide with the best available judgment.

What is urged about RA leadership roles?

Now is the time to step up and be a leader; take on leadership responsibilities again.

What does knowing your role versus how others view it imply for communication?

People may assign different meanings to your role; communicate to align expectations and reduce misperceptions.