360 DEGREE LEADER
PRACTICE EXAM
Question 1: According to John C. Maxwell, which myth suggests that you cannot lead if you are not at the top of the organization?
Choices:
1) The Destination Myth 2) The Position Myth 3) The In�uence Myth 4) The Potential Myth
Correct Answer: The Position Myth
Explanation: The Position Myth is the belief that 'I can't lead if I am not at the top.' Maxwell argues that leadership is about in�uence, not position.Page 1
Question 2: Which myth is characterized by the belief, 'When I get to the top, then I'll learn to lead'?
Choices:
1) The Destination Myth 2) The Inexperience Myth 3) The Potential Myth 4) The All-or-Nothing Myth
Correct Answer: The Destination Myth
Explanation: The Destination Myth implies that leadership is a destination rather than a journey, falsely assuming that reaching a position automatically confers leadership skills.Question 3: The 'In�uence Myth' in 360-degree leadership states that:
Choices:
1) In�uence is only gained by manipulating others.2) If I were on top, then people would follow me.3) Good leaders do not need to use in�uence.4) In�uence naturally decreases as you move down the hierarchy.
Correct Answer: If I were on top, then people would follow me.
Explanation: The In�uence Myth is the false belief that position automatically equals in�uence, expressed as 'If I were on top, then people would follow me.' Page 2
Question 4: What is the core fallacy of the 'Freedom Myth'?
Choices:
1) Believing that leading from the middle o�ers no creative freedom.2) Believing that leaders at the top have no boundaries or limitations.3) Believing that when you get to the top, you no longer have to lead.4) Believing that freedom is restricted by the number of direct reports.Correct Answer: Believing that leaders at the top have no boundaries or limitations.Explanation: The Freedom Myth is the belief that 'When I get to the top, I'll no longer be limited.' In reality, as you move up in an organization, your responsibilities increase and your freedom often decreases.Question 5: A middle manager decides to stop trying to improve their team because they believe they can't make a di�erence unless they are the CEO. Which myth are they falling victim to?
Choices:
1) The All-or-Nothing Myth 2) The Destination Myth 3) The Potential Myth 4) The Position Myth
Correct Answer: The All-or-Nothing Myth
Explanation: The All-or-Nothing Myth states, 'If I can't get to the top, then I won't try to lead.' It causes people to give up their leadership potential entirely.Page 3