Habitudes, Ch. 5-6: Big Rocks and Duck Hunting

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1. Have you completed all of the leadership reflection questions for both chapters?
- A. Yes
- B. No
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2. Question
1. Have you completed all of the leadership reflection questions for both chapters?
- A. Yes
- B. No
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3. Question
Chapter Five: Big Rocks First
2. Explain how “big rocks” and “small rocks” relate to our lives in leadership.
- A. The “small rocks”, or details are incredibly important. If we don’t take care of the “small rocks”, the “big rocks” will fall apart.
- B. We need a balance between the number of “big rocks” (major priorities) and “small rocks” (everyday tasks) in our lives to be effective in leadership.
- C. When we focus on the “big rocks” – items of most importance – the “small rocks”, or less-important tasks or issues, will fall into place.
- D. All of the above are true of “big rocks” and “small rocks”.
- E. None of the above are true. We need to make sure the medium rocks, or everyday priorities, take precedence.
Question 4 of 20

4. Question
Chapter Five: Big Rocks First
2. Explain how “big rocks” and “small rocks” relate to our lives in leadership.
- A. The “small rocks”, or details are incredibly important. If we don’t take care of the “small rocks”, the “big rocks” will fall apart.
- B. We need a balance between the number of “big rocks” (major priorities) and “small rocks” (everyday tasks) in our lives to be effective in leadership.
- C. When we focus on the “big rocks” – items of most importance – the “small rocks”, or less-important tasks or issues, will fall into place.
- D. All of the above are true of “big rocks” and “small rocks”.
- E. None of the above are true. We need to make sure the medium rocks, or everyday priorities, take precedence.
Question 5 of 20

5. Question
3. What is the “Pareto Principle”, and how does it apply to leadership?
- A. In any organization, 20 percent of the people do 80 percent of the work.
- B. In charitable giving, 20 percent of the people donate 80 percent of the money.
- C. Activity is not synonymous with productivity: focusing on the most important 20 percent generates 80 percent of the results.
- D. All of the above exemplify the Pareto Principle and its application to leadership.
- E. None of the above are examples of the Pareto Principle applied to leadership.
Question 6 of 20

6. Question
3. What is the “Pareto Principle”, and how does it apply to leadership?
- A. In any organization, 20 percent of the people do 80 percent of the work.
- B. In charitable giving, 20 percent of the people donate 80 percent of the money.
- C. Activity is not synonymous with productivity: focusing on the most important 20 percent generates 80 percent of the results.
- D. All of the above exemplify the Pareto Principle and its application to leadership.
- E. None of the above are examples of the Pareto Principle applied to leadership.
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4. Dr. Elmore uses the image of the lion, the lion tamer and the stool. How does this image apply to our leadership?
- A. Like the lion tamer choosing the whip, we must always choose the most powerful way to lead in order to promote authority.
- B. Like the lion who becomes unable to focus when confronted with four separate stool legs because he can’t decide which to attack, so too can leaders become ineffective when their focus is unclear.
- C. Just as the lion tamer sits patiently on the stool, waiting for the lion to decide on dinner, so too must we patiently wait for those we lead to accept our direction.
- D. Both A and C are ways Dr. Elmore uses this image to apply to leadership.
- E. None of the above apply to leadership.
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8. Question
4. Dr. Elmore uses the image of the lion, the lion tamer and the stool. How does this image apply to our leadership?
- A. Like the lion tamer choosing the whip, we must always choose the most powerful way to lead in order to promote authority.
- B. Like the lion who becomes unable to focus when confronted with four separate stool legs because he can’t decide which to attack, so too can leaders become ineffective when their focus is unclear.
- C. Just as the lion tamer sits patiently on the stool, waiting for the lion to decide on dinner, so too must we patiently wait for those we lead to accept our direction.
- D. Both A and C are ways Dr. Elmore uses this image to apply to leadership.
- E. None of the above apply to leadership.
Question 9 of 20

9. Question
5. Re-read the examples of the 80/20 principle on p. 29. In which areas of your organization do you see this principle operating? Why? Are you maximizing the effectiveness of those leaders? How?
- A. Done
- B. I choose not to complete this question.
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10. Question
5. Re-read the examples of the 80/20 principle on p. 29. In which areas of your organization do you see this principle operating? Why? Are you maximizing the effectiveness of those leaders? How?
- A. Done
- B. I choose not to complete this question.
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11. Question
Chapter Six: Duck Hunting
6. How do “missed ducks” correlate to leadership?
- A. “Missed ducks” equal missed opportunities. We must not forget to evaluate how and why we missed specific “ducks” so that – next time – we can maximize our opportunities.
- B. Successful hunters focus on the ducks they can shoot – NOT all the ducks!
- C. “Missed ducks” symbolize those whom we’ve overlooked for leadership development. These “diamonds in the rough” could actually be part of the 20 percent who create amazing work!
Question 12 of 20

12. Question
Chapter Six: Duck Hunting
6. How do “missed ducks” correlate to leadership?
- A. “Missed ducks” equal missed opportunities. We must not forget to evaluate how and why we missed specific “ducks” so that – next time – we can maximize our opportunities.
- B. Successful hunters focus on the ducks they can shoot – NOT all the ducks!
- C. “Missed ducks” symbolize those whom we’ve overlooked for leadership development. These “diamonds in the rough” could actually be part of the 20 percent who create amazing work!
Question 13 of 20

13. Question
7. Which of the following is true about investing in a core group or investing in those who are not following?
- A. When leaders focus more on those who are not following, they gain the trust and respect of the entire group.
- B. When leaders focus most on the core group, they often have a stronger chance of (eventually) reaching more people.
- C. When leaders focus more on those who are not following, the core group learns how to care for each person and that each person is important.
- D. All of the above are true.
- E. A and C only are true.
Question 14 of 20

14. Question
7. Which of the following is true about investing in a core group or investing in those who are not following?
- A. When leaders focus more on those who are not following, they gain the trust and respect of the entire group.
- B. When leaders focus most on the core group, they often have a stronger chance of (eventually) reaching more people.
- C. When leaders focus more on those who are not following, the core group learns how to care for each person and that each person is important.
- D. All of the above are true.
- E. A and C only are true.
Question 15 of 20

15. Question
8. Based upon the content of this chapter, which of the following is true?
- A. Successful leaders focus beyond the opposition and criticism. Instead, they invest in those who are most interested and most responsive.
- B. Successful “duck hunters” will eventually eliminate all opposition by caring for the “missed ducks”.
- C. Learning to be a successful “duck hunter” will eliminate the hurt feelings and missed opportunities that occur so often in leadership.
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16. Question
8. Based upon the content of this chapter, which of the following is true?
- A. Successful leaders focus beyond the opposition and criticism. Instead, they invest in those who are most interested and most responsive.
- B. Successful “duck hunters” will eventually eliminate all opposition by caring for the “missed ducks”.
- C. Learning to be a successful “duck hunter” will eliminate the hurt feelings and missed opportunities that occur so often in leadership.
Question 17 of 20

17. Question
9. How did Charles Simeon illustrate the “duck hunt”?
- A. At first, he was misunderstood, mocked, and almost had to leave his position.
- B. He creatively focused on non-traditional methods and invested in the most interested students during his Conversation Clubs and – later – his Supper Clubs.
- C. His efforts eventually resulted in over 1,000 new leaders for his organization.
- D. All of the above are true of Simeon and the “duck hunt”.
- E. None of the above is true of Simeon and the “duck hunt”.
Question 18 of 20

18. Question
9. How did Charles Simeon illustrate the “duck hunt”?
- A. At first, he was misunderstood, mocked, and almost had to leave his position.
- B. He creatively focused on non-traditional methods and invested in the most interested students during his Conversation Clubs and – later – his Supper Clubs.
- C. His efforts eventually resulted in over 1,000 new leaders for his organization.
- D. All of the above are true of Simeon and the “duck hunt”.
- E. None of the above is true of Simeon and the “duck hunt”.
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10. In the space at the end of chapter six, explain what your most powerful “take-aways” will be from these two chapters.
- A. I have explained my "take-aways" and am ready to discuss.
- I choose not to complete this item.
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20. Question
10. In the space at the end of chapter six, explain what your most powerful “take-aways” will be from these two chapters.
- A. I have explained my "take-aways" and am ready to discuss.
- I choose not to complete this item.

Habitudes, Ch. 5-6: Big Rocks and Duck Hunting

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