CLM Leadership Development & Coaching 3

Question 1

The GROW coaching model's 'W' step primarily asks the client to:

Accepted Answer

Commit to specific actions and next steps

Answer

The 'Way Forward' (or 'Will') step in GROW translates the session's insights into concrete, time-bound action commitments.

Question 2

A leader who adjusts their style based on each team member's competence and commitment level is practicing:

Accepted Answer

Situational leadership

Answer

Situational leadership, developed by Hersey and Blanchard, prescribes varying leadership style based on follower development level.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'psychological safety' in the context of leadership development?

Accepted Answer

Creating an environment where people feel safe to take risks and speak up

Answer

Psychological safety, as defined by Amy Edmondson, is a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking and honest expression.

Question 4

When coaching a leader who is overly task-focused and neglects relationship-building, the mentor should prioritize developing their:

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence

Answer

Emotional intelligence, particularly empathy and social skills, enables leaders to build the relational connections they currently neglect.

Question 5

A '360-degree feedback' process is most valuable in leadership development because it:

Accepted Answer

Provides multi-source perspective on leader behavior

Answer

360-degree feedback collects input from peers, direct reports, supervisors, and sometimes clients to give the leader a comprehensive behavioral picture.

(CLM) Certified Leadership Mentor Practice Test

(CLM) Certified Leadership Mentor Practice Test

CLM Leadership Development & Coaching 3