NUR 415 Week 1 GAINING PERSONAL INSIGHT

Question 1

What is the difference between leading and following?

Answer 1

Insight: Without followers there would be no leaders
Leader: person guiding toward a goal - gives direction
Follower: Creates influence among others

Question 2

What are Essentials of the Leader-Follower Relationship?

Answer 2

Trust
Partnership
Accountability

Question 3

What are characteristics of Authentic Leader?

Answer 3

Knows what they stand for
Understands strengths and weaknesses
Leads by example
Is open and honest in communication
Is true to individual values

Admits when they do not know something
Considers input from all before decision-making
Is objective

Knows the right thing to do and does it

Question 4

What are characteristics of a Follower?

Answer 4

Understands values and principles
Understands strengths and weaknesses
Leads by example
Engages in open and honest communication
Speaks up when ethical concerns arise
Asks thought-provoking questions

Makes decision based on the right thing to do
Faces fear of rejection and ridicule when speaking up for the right thing
Knows the right thing to do and does it

Question 5

What is the Core of Leadership?

Answer 5

MODEL THE WAY
Inspire a shared vision
Challenge the process
Enable others to act
Encourage the heart

Question 6

Four mutual agreements?

Answer 6

Be impeccable with your word
Don’t take anything personally
Don’t make assumptions
Always do your best

Question 7

Gaining Insight into Self

Answer 7

Reflection
Value
Knowledge
Action

Question 8

What is Emotional Intelligence?

Answer 8

UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING OUR OWN EMOTIONS WHILE BEING SOCIALLY AWARE AND DISCERNING THE EMOTIONS OF OTHERS

Question 9

What is Moral Courage?

Answer 9

Stand up for what is right!

Question 10

How to become an authentic leader?

Answer 10

Focus on honest relationships
Value what each person brings to help
Foster trusting relationships