Book: Engage with Honor Flashcards by N Kline

Ch.1 Critical Failures in Honor.

What examples of Dis-honorable behavior are outlined in Ch.1?

Runs deep in our DNA pg. 15

Failures in Industry
Failures in Government
Failures in Financial Services
Failures in Education
Failures in Honor

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Ch.1 Critical Failures in Honor.
Pg. 13

Viktor E. Frankl quote:
“In the concentration camps, for example, in this living laboratory and on this testing ground, we watched and witnessed some of our comrades behave like swine while others behaved like saints. Man has both potentialities within himself; which one is actualized depends on….” what?

Decisions but not on conditions

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Ch.1 Critical Failures in Honor.
Dis-honorable beavior.
Runs deep in our DNA.
Pg. 16: 
"When honor fails, we all lose; when honor fails and there is a lack of accountability....? What

The loss undermines the culture and structure of the organization.

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Ch. 1 Critical failures in Honor.
pg. 21
“Without clear standards and intentional accountability…” What?

“Without a consistent commitment to character, our sense of duty, responsibility, accountability.? What?

“We can lose our true north and thus, our honor.”

“and honor fades away.”

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In Ch.2 Battling for Honor and Accountability,

what quote was in the 2nd paragraph?

pg. 27, A Culture of Honor

“As a follower, hard choices were much easier when you saw your leaders setting the example.”

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Ch. 2 Battling for Honor and Accountability
pg. 25,26
“ Their Wisdom in showing both strength and compassion…” did what?

“set an example for the rest of us, one that continues to inform my understanding of honor and accountability.”

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Ch. 2 Battling for Honor and Accountability.
pg. 28

“As a follower, hard choices were much easier….” when what?

“when you saw your leaders setting the example.”

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Ch. 2 Battling for Honor and Accountability
pg. 28

What follows when “winning at the expense of truth” takes over?

“the ends justify the means” mentality

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Ch. 2 Battling for Honor and Accountability
pg. 30
It takes More than Good Intentions

“We have to overcome….” What?

“Our natural inclination for the path of least resistance.”

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Ch. 2 Battling for Honor and Accountability
pg. 31-32
How do we stay on course? How do we protect our honor?

Carrot and a stick model.

Carrot: deepest desires, strongest sources of energy–source of purest motives.

Stick: Courageous accountability. The awareness that someone is going to hold us accountable.

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Ch. 2 Battling for Honor and Accountability

pg. 32

Accountability is essential for what? (3 things)

Successful living.
Leading with honor.
Excellence in performance and execution.

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Ch. 2 Battling for Honor and Accountability
pg. 33
Correcting back must be a way of life

What is the challenge for leaders?

We have to set the example for others while simultaneously fighting to stay on course ourselves.

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Ch. 2 Battling for Honor and Accountability
pg. 36
Honor Code

Tell the truth, even when it is difficult.
Treat others with respect and dignity.
Keep your word and your commitments.
Be ethical
Act responsibly; do your duty, and be accountable.
Be courageous.
Live your values.

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Ch. 2 Battling for Honor and Accountability

pg. 36

What is the practical day-to-day companion of honor?

Accountability

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Ch. 2 Battling for Honor and Accountability

pg. 37

Honor can be ________, but it is more likely ________.

Taught.

Caught.

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Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability
pg. 44

Love Hate Attitude

Paradoxes of a leader

Leaders need to be:
bold and cautions
strong and humble
objective and empathetic
tough and compassionate

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Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability

pg. 45-47
Reasons for why we resist accountability (7)

Pride
Fear
Laziness
Lack of experience, knowledge
Lack of planning
Busyness
Negativity

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Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability

pg. 45-47
Reasons for why we resist accountability

Which reason is represented in:
"hubris" 
inflated ego
above others
rules dont apply to you

Pride

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Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability

pg. 45-47
Reasons for why we resist accountability

Which reason is represented in:

I may not be able to come through
Some foundation of truth, but usually blown out of proportion
A blinding force for one that has knowingly violated ethics or the law

Fear

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Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability

pg. 45-47
Reasons for why we resist accountability

Which reason is represented in:

A more subtle challenge that is inherent in all of us
Scientist say its built in our brains to take the easy way out
Can be habits and mindsets

Laziness

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Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability

pg. 45-47
Reasons for why we resist accountability

Which reason is represented in:

Just dont know how to step out and follow through
Perhaps no good role models

Lack of experience, knowledge, planning

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Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability

pg. 45-47
Reasons for why we resist accountability

Which reason is represented in:

Not living by priorities
Easy to procrastinate due to full schedule
Changing the rider (your logic) and elephant (your emotions) may be too hard.
Consider changing environment

Busyness

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Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability

pg. 45-47
Reasons for why we resist accountability

Which reason is represented in:

Emotions are highly contagious
This zaps energy and undermines teamwork

Negativity

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Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability

pg 48

According to Mike Myatt, Chariman of N2Growth

what is “…the lowest cost, most practical, and most productive form of risk management and quality assurance that can me implemented across an enterprise.”

Accountability

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Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability pg 48-50 Advantages in building a culture of accountability:

Keeps the focus on results | Prepares people to be responsible and successful

Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability pg. 49,50 Accomplishing goals and developing people means.... What?

Win for individual Win for leader Win for team Win for organization

Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability pg. 51 The first principle of leadership is... what?

Leaders are responsible for everything that happens in their domain of influence.

Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability pg 52 A positive mindset is crucial Your goal is to do everything you can to help others succeed in their work and develop their potential is under what catagory?

Accountability should be positive not punitive

Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability pg. 53 Good leaders plan ahead to influence outcomes, rather than react and play catch up. Example in what category?

The process should be proactive, not postponed.

Ch. 3 Building a Culture of Accountability pg. 55 Accountability works best in a positive environment that focuses on three areas.

Accomplishing the mission Believing in and developing people Follow through to ensure that responsibilities and commitments are carried out

Section 2: Courageous Accountability Model Left side of the model consists of?

``` The steps to align and unify any team or organization Mission Vision Values Strategy Decisions ```

Section 2: Courageous Accountability Model Right side of the model consists of?

Practical steps used everyday to achieve healthy accountability: Clarify Connect Collaborate Closeout

Section 2: Courageous Accountability Model Pg. 59 What is the "glue" that holds the model together?

Communications

Section 2: Courageous Accountability Model Pg. 59 What is the core of the model? Without the fundamentals of ________ the day-to-day tactics of accountability are hollow and subject to collapse.

Character Courage Commitment

Section 2: Courageous Accountability Model pg. 60 In the model. What does thinking from the highest perspective down to the intricate details describe?

Clarity

Section 2: Courageous Accountability Model Pg. 60 In the model, what does everyone need to know they are valued and respected?

Connect

Section 2: Courageous Accountability Model Pg. 60 In the model, What seems like an unlikely word for the accountability process, but captures the positive, interactive experience needed to successful execution of good leadership and management?

Collaborate

Section 2: Courageous Accountability Model Pg. 60 In the model, can either be celebration, or confrontation.

Closeout

Ch. 4 The Core of Leadership: Character, Courage, Commitment Pg. 69 What two highly attractive characteristics appear to be at odds rather than coexisting in the same person?

Strength and humility Those that possess authentic inner strength are often set free from worrying about themselves, resulting in humility toward others.

Ch. 4 The Core of Leadership: Character, Courage, Commitment Pg. 70 Our ________ requires _________ to stay loyal to our values.

character | accountability

Ch. 4 The Core of Leadership: Character, Courage, Commitment Pg. 71 "... it is the lack of _________ to confront fears that most often undermines leaders.

Courage

Ch. 4 The Core of Leadership: Character, Courage, Commitment Pg. 72 Think of commitment as __________ and __________.

keeping your promises, and fulfilling your obligations

Ch. 5 Clarity Begins with Leaders pg. 80 Reasons clarity is often difficult. "Built in" challenges for followers.

Many of us are not good listeners Some of us dont follow instructions well Its common to make wrong assumptions about what others mean In a progressively "ME"-centered world, many assume the world is the way I want it to be

Ch. 5 Clarity Begins with Leaders Pg. 80 People tend to see and hear from their own _________, _________, _________. So if the signals are not clear....many people interpret __________.

habits, desires, biases, and mindsets subjectively

Ch. 5 Clarity Begins with Leaders Pg. 82 Desired outcomes/results may not be achieved Mission and assignment failures or at least less than solid performance Wasted time and energy People are doing work that is not necessary to the assignment; time and attention diverted Disappointment and frustration People go undeveloped Trust breaks down Top performers look for a way out Examples of what?

Problems when there is a lack of clarity

Ch. 5 Clarity Begins with Leaders Pg. 82-84 Obstacles to achieving clarity

``` Low priority Unfocused Lazy Fear Manipulation ```

Ch. 5 Clarity Begins with Leaders Pg. 86 What does the 100,000 foot view represent?

Mission, vision, values

Ch. 5 Clarity Begins with Leaders Pg. 89 Leadership alignment model

Clarify and align graphic. Illustrates how mission, vision, and values provide parameters within how an issue can be discussed, debated, and decided upon.

Ch. 5 Clarity Begins with Leaders Pg. 89 What does the 50,000 foot view represent?

Standards--Industry | Profession and organization

Ch. 5 Clarity Begins with Leaders Pg. 90 What does the 25,000 foot view represent?

Operations

Ch. 5 Clarity Begins with Leaders Pg. 93 15,10,5000 foot conditions represent what?

Clarity on who, what, when, and under what conditions

Ch. 6 Connect: Know yourself--Know your people Pg. 103 Results oriented, or Relationship oriented What is the % breakdown given in the book?

40% are results oriented 40% are relationship oriented Only 20% have a natural behaviors for both

Ch. 6 Connect: Know yourself--Know your people Pg 105-106 Results oriented strengths vs. struggles:

``` Big picture, visionary, strategic Straight forward, give clear expectations Strong work ethic, good problem solvers Decisive, give direction, firm High standards/goals for self and others Hold people accountable ``` Opinionated, not a good listener, discount input May be controlling and not know it Underestimate work needed to achieve goals May overcommit what others can do Sometimes too impatient May appear coldhearted

Ch. 6 Connect: Know yourself--Know your people Pg 106-107 Relationship oriented strengths vs. struggles:

``` Listen to others' ideas Care for and are concerned about others Encouraging, give positive feedback Trust others to do the job Supportive, lend a helping hand Respect others ``` ``` Can be overly optimistic May lack focus and follow through High need to be accepted May compromise too much May be slow to confront Can be naïve and too trusting ```

Ch. 6 Connect: Know yourself--Know your people Pg. 108 Typically, the higher you go in the organization, the more likely the leaders will be _________ oriented. Yet, typically 70% of leaders surveyed will respond with a ___________attribute as to what they like in a leader.

Results Relationship

Ch. 6 Connect: Know yourself--Know your people Pg. 108 Quote that represents results vs. relationship tilt.

Looking down the organization we want results. Looking up, we all want to be valued, listened to and supported by our leaders.

Ch. 6 Connect: Know yourself--Know your people Pg. 109 Task versus people

You work best alone: You work best with people: Identify your preferences and those you work with and adapt accordingly.

Ch. 7 Connect with Heart Pg. 116 What does connection look like?

A realistic mindset about humanity is essential to being a good leader.

Ch. 7 Connect with Heart What word does the author use to replace "love" in relation to connection with teammates? What does it mean?

Connect An acknowledgement that humans seek strong bonds and deep connections.

Ch. 7 Connect with Heart Pg. 118 What was the most frequent response in asking to recall the attributes of great leaders?

"They listened to me"

Ch. 7 Connect with Heart Pg. 119 What is the most appreciated of all connecting behaviors?

Listening

Ch. 7 Connect with Heart Pg. 121-123 Why is connection important for leadership and accountability? It encompasses many of the functions of leadership

``` Communications Trust Feedback Employee Engagement Retention ```

Ch. 7 Connect with Heart Pg. 124-127 Recognize barriers to connecting

``` A transaction mindset Introversion Extroversion Highly results-focused Needy and insecure Fear Too busy Ignorance ```

Ch 8. Develop a mindset for collaboration Pg. 134 Why is growth always a struggle?

Because it requires hard choices to let go of what feels natural, good, and comfortable...

Ch 8. Develop a mindset for collaboration Pg. 134 What is essential for honorable leadership?

A positive mindset about people

Ch 8. Develop a mindset for collaboration Pg. 135 Once you have clarified and connected with people, the meat of the day-to-day leadership process begins in earnest. And the leader must take ownership for this process. What is it?

Collaboration

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