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What makes a leader? That's the question star headhunter Thomas J. Neff and James M.Citrin

try to answer in their recent book, "Lessons from the Top: The Search for America's Best Business Leaders".

The six principles shared by top business leaders and discussed in the book are: Living with integrity, developing a winning strategy or "big idea", building a great management team, inspiring employees to greatness, creating a flexible and responsible organization and using reinforcing management systems.

Citrin and Neff elaborated on the six principles in a recent Business Week interview. The most important one for business leaders is passion about what they are doing. "The leaders we interviewed for the book loved to talk about their jobs."

"Also, the high-level jobs today are so enormously demanding that successful executives must have a high energy level. They work an average of 65 hours per week. When the passion and drive ebb, that's when you know it's time for that person to move on," said Neff.

Top leaders are clear thinkers. They are focused, know where they are heading, and are able to communicate with a wide audience.

Today's successful leaders know more about the team approach than did their predecessors. "It wasn't too many fears ago that the dictatorial approach, the command-and-control management style, was accepted. Today, it's more about Working through people, being more of a leader and empowering other executives on the team to carry out the mission," said Neff.

Citrin and Neff are not pretending to be sociologists, but it is clear that the dynamics of the labor market have given more power to talented employees. People in an organization often have the exact same information at about the same time as a person at the top. So no more can one take for granted that information is power.

People often say it is difficult to create a good balance between work and family. Some feel you can be successful in work or with your family, but not both. But the reality seems to be that a strong family life and success on the home front actually contribute to professional success. Many of the CEOs interviewed by Citrin talk about the role their spouses play in their success. Of the 50 interviewed in the work, 42 are still married to their original spouse—a sharp contrast with the national divorce rate in the United States.

Which best describes the meaning of "headhunter" in line t, Para 1?

A.psychologist

B.expert on human resource management

C.successful business leader

D.person paid to recruit staff at a senior level

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第1题

What makes a good leader?

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第2题

What makes Nater a leader in the industry?A.Their unique features.B.Their broad bandwidth.

What makes Nater a leader in the industry?

A.Their unique features.

B.Their broad bandwidth.

C.Their customer base.

D.Their Internet customization services.

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第3题

听力原文:The subject of my lecture at this morning’s training session is: leadership. What
makes a leader? I think this question is very relevant for everyone here today since you are all senior, executives in your company and have leadership responsibilities to a larger or smaller degree.

Being a good leader in business is very much similar to being a good leader in public life or even in the army. Many of the qualities required are the same though, of course, a few qualities are quite special to leaders in business. First of all, however, a good leader in public life or in business mustn’t be frightened to make firm decisions. You must be able to arrive at quick decisions and act on them. It’s no good thinking too long about what to do nor is it much use, seeking else’s opinion. And it’s not very good to be cautious and careful about, everything. No good leader appears hesitant to his or her subordinates. Good leaders know exactly what to do they always give the impression of being absolutely convinced about the correctness of their decisions and their subsequent actions. There’s no doubt in their mind about what they should do and, as a result, people find it easy to believe in them and to follow them They know they are right.

So far what I have said will seem obvious. But what may not be so obvious is that some business leaders actually, create their own crises to give them an excuse or an opportunity, shall we say to control things. As a result they are able to act in a more authoritarian way and have direct control over a situation. Surprising as this may sound, it’s true. A crisis may not always be deliberately caused by any conscious decision or action, of course. Often good leaders are intuitively able to create such crises. Or possibly the crises arise since a good leader is invariably someone with strong opinions and firmly held beliefs.

Good leaders are not necessarily bad people in any way. Above all, they are reliable. And they are consistent in their actions. They don’t change their minds easily and they keep their promises and agreements.

As I’ve just implied, good leaders know precisely what they want to achieve. They have clear goals policies which they are determined to pursue at all costs. And also their messages are usually quite simple and clear, which everyone under them can understand and try to follow.

Above all, good leaders are always good communicators whether in business or in public life. As I’ve just said their message is generally simple. But even when it’s rather complex and hard for some people to understand, a good leader knows instinctively how to communicate it with great ease and clarity. He or she will appeal to people’s emotions just as much as to their intellects. Good leaders can persuade others to do what they want by winning people’s hearts and minds. Ambitious leaders in particular play on people’s emotions. Sometimes a sense of humor will help in communicating a message.

A lot of leaders lead by example. They are persuasive but they also provide examples and, in many cases, role models for colleagues and subordinates to follow.

Almost all leaders know how to delegate their authority. They are able to identify the kind of people to act for them and carry out their policies. If they are in business, these subordinates are trusted to deal with all the small, but important policy details and the day-to-day running of offices and factories. Letting subordinates deal with everyday matters enables the leader to be free to concentrate on issues that are important.

There’s also the question of luck. Great leaders are invariably very lucky or perhaps they make their own luck. For example, a good leader seems to be in the right place at the right time. Whenever there is a crisis, the leader is there, ready to act just when needed.

I’ll stop at this point but I’ll set you a good exercise to do. Think carefully about the qualities

A.hesitant

B.decisive

C.cautious

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第4题

An effective leader has a quality that makes him/her easily noticed.

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HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS

It's no secret that good leaders are also good communicators.Indeed,communication and leadership are inextricably tied.How can you galvanize,inspire or guide others if you don't communicate in a clear,credible and authentic way?Here are 5essential communication practices of effective leaders:

1.Mind the say-do gap.Trust is the bedrock of effective leadership-your behavior is your single greatest mode of communication,and it must be congruent with what you say.If your actions don't align with your words,you a restoring up trouble for the future.

2.Make the complex simple.Effective leaders distill complex thoughts and strategies into simple,memorable terms that colleagues and customers can grasp and act upon.The most important thing is to clarify what you want to say,lookout for technical jargon and avoid business speak,which add complexity.Say what you mean in as few words as possible.

3.Find your own voice.Use language that's distinctly your own;let your values come through in your communication.Correct use of language and grammar are important,of course,but don't become overly fixated on eloquence for eloquence's sake;concentrate on being distinct and real.People want real,people respect real,people follow real.

4.Be visible.Visibility is about letting your key stakeholders get a feel for who you are and what you care about.Don't hide behind a computer and only interact with people electronically-see them face to face and voice to voice,and interact with them in a real,substantial way.In today's environment,where people are often burned out,it's important for employees to have a personal connection with you and the work you believe in.Show the

people that work for you that you're engaged and that you care about them and their work.

5.Listen with your eyes as well as your ears.Effective communication is a two-way process,and good leaders know how to ask good questions,and then listen with both their eyes and their ears.Because you are in a position of authority,others maybe reluctant to express their real opinions to you directly.You won't always get

direct feedback,so you need to also be able to read between the lines and look for the non-verbal cues. 26.Communication and leadership don't always go hand in hand.

2.The say-do gap happens when people misunderstand their leader's intention.

3.Using technical jargon makes a leader convincing.

4.Communicating sincerely is always the best.

5.Observation is as important as communication when you want to know what people really think.

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第6题

?Read this article about leadership.?Choose the best sentence from A to G to fill each of

?Read this article about leadership.

?Choose the best sentence from A to G to fill each of the blanks.

?For each blank (8 --12) mark one letter (A --G) on your Answer Sheet.

?Do not mark any letter twice.

How to Become an Effective Team Leader

Coach but not demonstrate: When you're under a time crunch, it's tempting to demonstrate a task rather than to provide supportive directions: When you say "Let me show you how," your motivation is probably just to get the work done rather than help the team member learn. This can be devastating to that team member's skill development and makes him dependent on you. In the long run. the individual to whom you've demonstrated skills will require guidance for just about everything.

Provide constructive criticism. If you're providing feedback, be sure to communicate the bad and the good. It's always hard to hear criticism, but if you highlight the good things too. it makes taking the bad a little easier. Also, provide clear Suggestions on how your team members can improve. (8)

Perhaps you've assigned a project to a team member that's of particular interest to you. Initially, you should provide some guidance and communicate that it's an open door policy for additional questions that may come up along the way. (9) As a team leader, you must prove to your group members that you believe in their abilities and talents. By staying out of the picture, this shows team members they'll get a fair chance to demonstrate what they can do without interference.

Try to be positive. Enthusiasm is contagious. (10) As a leader, your team members look to you for direction. If you notice that the group's motivation and output levels are in a slump, this is your wake up call. Have a meeting to discuss what needs to be changed, and really listen to what your team has to say. (11) It's important to stay in tune with your group. You may be surprised by what they have to say -- it could be a dramatically different perspective from your own.

Value your group's ideas. Don't discount your group's ideas. (12) If a suggested idea was attempted in the past but failed, consider that it may not have been executed properly or that it simply wasn't the best time. Consider each and every idea that your group members generate and encourage them to communicate their insights on a regular basis. If you're overly critical of ideas or immediately discount the ideas of others, your group will hesitate to share anything. Alter all. for every twenty mediocre suggestions, there's bound to be at least one stellar idea.

A. Avoid phrases like "Yeah, but ..." or "We've already tried that."

B. Now, it's important to back off.

C. If you think they may have a difficult time admitting this, get them to write their comments on paper instead.

D. If you're excited about your group's project, it's likely they'll feel a reason to be excited as well.

E. You don't have to give them all of the solutions, instead guide the group by sharing your knowledge and experience.

F. You need to guide them and then give them needed solutions to their problems.

G. When you say "Let me show you how," your motivation is probably just to get the work done rather than help the team member learn?

(8)

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第7题

&8226;Read the article below about leadership. &8226;Choose the best sentence from the lis

&8226;Read the article below about leadership.

&8226;Choose the best sentence from the list A-G to fill each of the gaps.

&8226;For each gap (8-12), mark one letter (A-G) on your Answer Sheet.

&8226;Do not use any letter more than once.

How to Become an Effective Team Leader

Coach but not demonstrate. When you are under a time crunch, it's tempting to demonstrate a task rather than to provide supportive directions. When you say "Let me show you how," your motivation is probably just to get the work done rather than help the team member learn. This can be devastating to that team member's skill development and makes him dependent on you. In the long run, the individual to whom you've demonstrated skills will require guidance for just about everything.

Provide constructive criticism. If you're providing feedback, be sure to communicate the bad and the good. It's always hard to hear criticism, but if you highlight the good things too, it makes taking the bad a little easier. Also, provide clear suggestions on how your team members can improve. (8) .

Perhaps you have assigned a project to a team member that's of particular interest to you. Initially, you should provide some guidance and communicate that it's an open door policy for additional questions that may come up along the way. (9) As a team leader, you must prove to your group members that you believe in their abilities and talents. By staying out of the picture, this shows team members they'll get a fair chance to demonstrate what they can do without interference.

Try to be positive. Enthusiasm is contagious (10) As a leader, your team members look to you for direction. If you notice that the group's motivation and output levels are in a slump, this is your wake-up call. Have a meeting to discuss what needs to be changed, and really listen to what your team has to say. (11) It's important to stay in tune with your group. You may be surprised by what they have to say—it could be a dramatically different perspective from your own.

Value your group's ideas. Don't discount your group's ideas. (12) If a suggested idea was attempted in the past but failed, consider that it may not have been executed properly or that it wasn't the best time. Consider each and every idea that your group members generate and encourage them to communicate their insights on a regular basis. If you're overly critical of ideas or immediately discount the ideas of others, your group will hesitate to share anything. After all, for every twenty mediocre suggestions, there's bound to be at least one stellar idea.

A.Avoid phrases like "Yeah, but..." or "We've already tried that."

B.Now, it's important to back off.

C.if you think they may have a difficult time admitting this, get them to write their comments on paper instead.

D.If you're excited about your group's project, it's likely they'll feel a reason to be excited as well.

E.You don't have to give them all of the solutions, instead guide the group by sharing your knowledge and experience.

F.You need to guide them and then give them needed solutions to their problems.

G.When you say "Let me show you how," your motivation is probably just to get the work done rather than help the team member learn.

(8)

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第8题

听力原文:Man: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen.Thank you for attending this homecoming

听力原文:Man: Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen.

Thank you for attending this homecoming lecture. Let me say that it is not really a lecture but an informal discussion of my insights into the qualities of leadership.

Although a good leader needs to have many qualities, in my opinion there are 10 qualities, which are the most important.

The most important quality of a leader is to lead. This may sound simple but in reality many people in leadership positions fail to lead.

The world is constantly changing and any business needs to move with the times or risk losing ground. To lead means to make difficult decisions. These decisions include setting your own agenda for the organisation such as determining its core values and setting its strategic direction. Other decisions also include making tough decisions on professional, business and personnel matters.

No leader makes the right decision every time but a good leader is not afraid to make decisions because he is not afraid to reverse his decision and take remedial action where necessary. A bad leader is one who shies away from making decisions and simply wait for things to happen.

Secondly, a leader is expected to set the strategy for the organisation. How does a good leader choose the right strategy for his organisation? A good leader must develop a thorough analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the organisation. He must evaluate carefully the pros and cons of each alternative strategy. He should also consider the short-term as well as the long-term impact of each option. What I cannot over-emphasise is that a leader must adopt a strategy for his organisation He cannot simply copy others.

Thirdly, a key attribute of a good leader is to be able to communicate internally and externally. He must maintain a high level of visibility. Internally, the leader must communicate his strategy and vision to every member of the firm. Externally, the leader is the face of the organisation and must project a positive image for the organisation. He should act as the spokesman on important issues for the organisation.

Qualities of Leadership

Introduction

1 In the speaker's opinion, there are______most important qualities for good leadership.

2 The first and foremost quality of leadership is to______.

3 To lead means to make decisions, which include______for the organisation such as determining its core values and setting its strategic direction.

How to be a good leader

4 A good leader is brave enough to make decisions and take______action.

5 A bad leader is always away from______and simply wait for things to happen.

6 A good leader must analyse fully the strengths, ______and threats of the organisation.

7 A good leader must assess carefully the______of each alternative strategy.

8 A good leader can't only______other companies' strategy.

9 Thirdly, a key attribute of a good leader is to be able to make communication and externally.

Internal and external communication

10 Internally, the leader must communicate his strategy and______to every member of the firm.

11 Externally, the leader must provide______for the organisation.

12 A good leader should play the role of the______on important issues for the organisation.

(1)

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第9题

To most Africans, tribalism simply means very strong loyalty to one's ethnic group. It is
a force that can be both good and had. By definition tribalism means sharing among members of the extended family. It makes sure that a person is taken care of by his own group. To give a job to a fellow tribesman is not wrong; it is an obligation. Similarly, for a politician or military leader it is considered good common sense to choose his closest adviser from people of his own tribe. This ensures security, continuity, authority. Tribal loyalty may mean a quick promotion—from sergeant to captain, from clerk to manager—within a very short time.

Modern African politicians publicly speak out against tribal divisions. Yet it remains perhaps the most powerful force in day-to-day African life. As evidence of tribalism, in 1977 in Kenya, president Jomo Kenyatta's tribe controlled business and politics. Eight of the 21 cabinet posts, including the most important four were filled by Kikuyus. In Uganda in the same year, the president's small Kakwa tribe filled almost all the highest government and military positions! In Agola, Ethiopia, and Nigeria, the fighting in the past ten years can be partly explained by disagreements among tribes.

What is the definition of tribalism?

A.Sharing among members of the extended family.

B.Giving a job to a fellow tribesman.

C.A force that can be both good and bad.

D.People have the same religious belief.

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