According to the authors which statement is NOT true?

• A. The leader must put aside ego and personal agenda to ensure the team had the greatest chance of accomplishing its strategic goal
• B. The leader does not gloat; build trust that they will exercise good judgment; remain calm; make the right decisions when it matters most
• C. Leaders must always seek personal recognition to motivate the team
• D. Leaders should delegate decisions without seeking input from the team

Answer: (A)

Understanding how ego and personal agenda fit into effective leadership is what this item tests. The statement that a leader must put aside ego and personal agenda to give the team the greatest chance of achieving its strategic goal is not true because true leadership involves balancing self-confidence with humility and taking responsibility for outcomes. Suppressing ego entirely can undermine a leader’s presence, decisiveness, and willingness to own difficult choices, all of which are important when guiding a team toward a goal. In contrast, leaders should stay calm, avoid gloating, and demonstrate sound judgment to earn trust and make the right decisions when it matters. Statements suggesting leaders must always seek personal recognition or delegate without seeking input from the team conflict with effective leadership practices, which emphasize motivation through purpose and shared input.