Deck 13: Develop Positive Habits

Question 1

Zach complains a lot at work.In a recent review of his work performance, he likely needs to improve in which area?

A)organization
B)problem solving
C)collaboration
D)professional development plan

Answer 1

B

Question 2

See the positive in every situation and if there's nothing nice to say, don't say it.What might be Alfred's biggest challenge in achieving his goals?

A)They are written in a negative way rather than a positive way.
B)Alfred's goals are not specific enough.
C)Alfred is trying to change many habits all at once.
D)Alfred may not have time to exercise and go to the library every day.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following elements of the Peak Performance Success Formula will create a lasting habit?

A)Confidence
B)Vision
C)Method
D)Training

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Warren is preparing to take the GRE and hating every minute of it.He knows he needs to do well on the exam to get into the graduate school he would like to attend, which will help him to network with people and find the type of job he wants.He continues to make time to study.Warren has a habit of being:

A)grateful
B)disciplined
C)engaged
D)responsible

Question 5

When working to overcome resistance to change in one's familiarity and comfort level it is important to:

A)be open to trying new ideas and methods.
B)avoid the boiled frog syndrome.
C)be realistic.
D)embrace the unknown.

Question 6

Melissa has decided that she wants to manage her stress better since it seems to be interfering with her sleep and her relationships.She has noticed that her friends Allison and Ryan never seem stressed out.Melissa assumes that this is because they stop working at a set time every night, so she adopts the same principle.Melissa is able to follow this principle for a couple of weeks, but when she is given an unexpected assignment, she finds herself unable to stop working at the appointed stop time.She reasons that not completing the work actually makes her more stressed out, so she abandons the rule altogether.Which step of the Adult Learning Cycle was missing in Melissa's plan?

A)Relate.
B)Observe.
C)Reflect.
D)Do.

Question 7

What sets an average performer apart from a peak performer is:

A)resolve to win
B)training
C)vision
D)process

Question 8

Jason tends to befriend people he can learn from, network with, or collaborate with.He barely makes time for his family, and shuns others who try to connect with him if they have nothing to offer him in achieving his life's goals.Jason needs to become more:

A)grateful to have friends.
B)engaged with people.
C)positive in his attitude with people.
D)supportive to people who do not share common goals.

Question 9

Kyle wants to improve his health.Which of the following is most likely to lead to real change?

A)Kyle will increase exercise and eat less.
B)Kyle will exercise twice a week and stop eating junk food.
C)Kyle will lose 40 lbs.in six months.
D)Kyle will ride his bike for 30 minutes 4 times a week and eat 2000 calories a day.

Question 10

Thoughts become habits because:

A)they wear a path in the neurons of your brain.
B)more thoughts lead to deeper awareness.
C)visualization is the key to developing habits.
D)they start small.

Question 11

Myra has a terrible habit of interrupting others when they are talking, and last month, she decided to do something about it.She started by using a method she saw someone on TV use: snapping a rubber band on her wrist whenever she interrupted.That didn't seem to be working, so she quickly switched to using visualization techniques.After a few more days, she decided that didn't seem to help either.She is beginning to think she should just give the whole thing up! Myra is being hindered in reaching her goal mostly by:

A)a lack of patience and persistence.
B)an inability to use visualization effectively.
C)using poor models.
D)a goal that is not specific enough.

Question 12

Benjamin Franklin said, "Anger always has its reasons, but seldom good ones." Which scenario below demonstrates one of those rare situations, according the Franklin, in which a display of anger might be a useful response?

A)A professor yelled at her students for not paying attention in class.
B)Francine yelled at her little sister to stop her from touching a hot stove.
C)Annie told off a peer who did let her down by not showing up for a group presentation.
D)Brandon had choice words for his professor when he got an F on his paper.

Question 13

When someone sees opportunity in a setback they are being:

A)responsible.
B)honest
C)engaged
D)resilient

Question 14

Based on the research of Accountemps, a temporary staffing service for accounting professionals, 1,400 executives ranked the following characteristic as essential for an employee to succeed:

A)dependable
B)creative problem solver
C)motivated to learn new skills
D)team player

Question 15

In the Peak Performance Success Formula, "Method" involves:

A)the practice and consistent effort required to improve your skills.
B)monitoring actions and techniques.
C)your resolve to win.
D)the mental rehearsal of your victory

Question 16

According to a survey by Accountemps, peak performance in the workplace most depends on one's:

A)ability to show up on time.
B)educational background.
C)ability to adapt easily to change.
D)job skills learned in internships.

Question 17

leadership development.In order to achieve his goal, his first step should be to:

A)start small
B)apply the Peak Performance formula
C)identify specific goals.
D)be more disciplined.

Question 18

Jack has been acting since he was in 5^th grade but has recently decided to pursue it as a career.Two years ago, Phoebe, a prominent local theater director, cast Jack in a play where he missed the final performance because he overslept.Now Jack needs a recommendation to get into a training program, but Phoebe has declined to write one for him.Which of the following statements best describes why this is happening to Jack?

A)Phoebe lacks the power to forgive.
B)Phoebe is focused on the negative.
C)Jack's failure to be responsible in the past has hurt his future.
D)Jack has not shown proper gratitude.

Question 19

Alan has an extremely messy desk, which has hampered his ability to find important documents when he needs them.He knows he needs to be better about keeping his files and papers organized, but he just doesn't seem to ever get to this in his busy day.Which habit of a peak performer should he focus on applying to improve his work performance?

A)responsibility
B)willingness to learn
C)creative problem solving
D)discipline

Question 20

Natalie was late for class and could not find her shoes.She got very frustrated and threw things out of her way as she searched.When she got home later that night her roommate had a discussion with her about keeping their room clean.Natalie needs to be more:

A)responsible.
B)creative in solving problems.
C)supportive.
D)disciplined.

Question 21

Augustus will be the first in his family to attend college.His parents own and manage a local restaurant and expect Augustus to major in business to run the family restaurant.Augustus has different plans in mind and does not want to run the family restaurant.His family will be resistant to this change because of fear of the unknown.

Question 22

On the job Tia is a program manager overseeing 30 large projects related to her corporation's technology infrastructure.She is seen as an authority in what she does.She has a reputation of practically living at the office and has been known to sleep there at times to ensure a project is running smoothly.When developing project plans she is upfront and honest about when her team can deliver.She is extremely gracious and motivates people in her own team and in other departments in a manner that earns her respect.If experiencing delays out of her control, she is a creative problem solver who manages relationships to keep all key deliverables on schedule.Upon completion of the projects within her program, she conducts sessions with members of cross-functional teams to brainstorm innovative ways to build integrated efficiencies across the corporation.If asked what her greatest strength would be, she would say "I am like water, quick to adapt to any form and able to smooth broken glass." Based on what you know about the 10 habits of peak performers, if Tia were to mention her greatest weakness, this would most likely be:

A)I need more discipline.
B)I can be controlling.
C)I lack big picture thinking.
D)I sometimes need to be more engaged.

Question 23

Kerry always fears the unknown.He has trouble adapting to change.He feels like when he finally accepts a major change in the workplace, he is faced with a new change that seems too daunting to embrace as he must change the way he does business once again.If he wants to be valued as an employee, Kerry would benefit by making a contract for change to overcome the barriers.

Question 24

We should allow ourselves at least a month to adjust to a new habit.If we fall short one day, we should try something new to replace the old habit.
day, we should stay on track.Lasting change requires time.

Question 25

build in rewards.

Question 26

Grace was a rebel in high school and in the office a lot for getting into trouble.She has grown into a very ethical and successful wife, mother, and nutritionist.She recently attended her 20 year high school reunion and was amazed by how closed off many people seemed to her after so many years.It goes to show, once people have a perception of you set in their minds, they interpret and filter out the negativity.

Question 27

Training.

Question 28

Creative problem solvers know where they want to go and set realistic goals to get there.

Question 29

Maryann has been a teacher for 25 years.She appreciates the opportunity to collaborate with others.She enjoys working as a team to discover creative ways to teach old concepts to children.She has the attitude that we can always teach old dogs new tricks.She is likely a peak performer.

Question 30

Julia has been out of the workforce taking care of her two children.She lives in an area where most people have the latest technologies and gadgets, including her husband and children.She just doesn't feel the need or desire to be 'up' on the latest trends.As she looks for jobs, she realizes she is being squeezed out of the evolving job market which she assumes is because she has been out of a job for so long.It is likely due to her lack of technology savvy.What are her resistances to change, and what are the best strategies to overcome her resistance?

A)Julia lacks awareness and does not want the added responsibility.She needs to be willing to change and should focus on the positive.
B)Julia fears the unknown and is insecure.She should use visualization and affirmation, and build in rewards.
C)Julia lacks awareness and likes familiarity and comfort.She needs to be willing to change, and start small.
D)Julia likes familiarity and comfort and fears embarrassment.She should start small, and focus on the positive.

Question 31

Hank embraces the monotony of the work at his job, where greater efficiency has freed up some of his time to chat with colleagues.He is hardly ever willing to go that extra mile for people if it means more work for him.To reach peak performance, he must be willing to develop the positive habit of being engaged.

Question 32

Katie has been an elementary school teacher for the last 10 years.She is thinking about going back to school to become a computer programmer; however, she is not sure if it is too late in the game for her to be switching to such a different career.Her main obstacle in realizing her goal is:

A)familiarity and comfort.
B)embarrassment
C)environment.
D)fear of the unknown.

Question 33

One can tackle as many habits they would like when focusing on replacing old behaviors with new ones that work better.

Question 34

Shane is a highly competitive student.He works on team projects often in his field of study.He is quick to blame others when they are not on target in their timelines.Shane needs to develop a habit of being more supportive to colleagues to be a peak performer.

Question 35

A useful strategy in one's process to overcome barriers to meeting goals is to develop a contract for change.

Question 36

Our belief system and attitude decide what parts of perception our brains will interpret and filter.

Question 37

Gail's company has allowed her to work her 40-hour work week in 4 days, and she is now allowed to work out of her home unless she has a meeting she must attend in person.These are welcome changes in Gail's life, as this will cut her commute time by 6 hours per week, and she will have 3 days a week where she is not expected to be in meetings.These welcome changes in her schedule will bring changes at home as well.She has two small children who have been in daycare and has hired a nanny to come to her home to take care of them while she is working.Also, her family must change their mindset that her home environment has now turned into a work environment 10 hours per day.Which resistors will they likely face and what are the best strategies offered to create positive attitudes toward change in the choices below?

A)Gail and her family will likely resist changes in their responsibilities and may feel embarrassment.Strategies that will help them to overcome their resistance will be to model after coworkers or others who have been successful in such an arrangement, and to focus on the positive.
B)Gail and her family will likely be facing fear of the unknown and will resist change in their environment.Strategies that will help them overcome their resistance will be to model after coworkers or others who have been successful in this arrangement, to visualize and affirm success together, and to be patient and persistent.
C)Gail and her family will likely be facing the unknown, and will want to maintain their familiarity and comfort.Strategies that will help them overcome their resistance will be to develop specific goals, to start small, and to be aware of their thoughts and attitudes.
D)Gail and her family will likely be facing insecurities and fear of losing independence.Strategies that will help them overcome their resistance will be to focus on the positive, to develop specific goals, to change only one habit at a time,

Question 38

Tenley just earned a political science degree and accepted a position at a law firm she admires.She would like to be a partner of the law firm one day but first needs to go to law school.Tenley is engaged in setting specific goals.

Question 39

Eliza was highly stressed out juggling her full time job, home life with a family of 5, and going to school part time.She noticed she had gained 10 pounds when her clothes were beginning to be too tight.This exemplifies the he boiled frog syndrome.

Question 40

When developing a contract for a behavior you would like to change, it is important to consider the consequences one will face if they do not change their behavior.

Question 41

Ramone is a change manager.His job is to go into to companies to help manage major changes affecting a large portion of employees.Ramone just took a position in helping a corporation train its people to adapt to a new building and a new way of conducting their business.People will no longer be working in a cubicle with their own space.Instead, they will be working in communal workspaces they must share with others, including their storage area.They must not only learn the art of sharing their space with grace, but also must learn to be ultra-organized as a common courtesy.Describe 3 resistors you believe Ramone must train employees to overcome in order to accept this change in a positive manner.For each resistor, provide 3 strategies Ramone may suggest to help people accept this change with a positive attitude.

Question 42

Bria has not worked out in months because she has had such a busy schedule.She is frustrated with herself for going back on her contract to make it to the gym at least 5 days per week.She just started this contract a week ago.She needs to be patient and persistent.

Question 43

Sandra is a sophomore literature major.She is enrolled in a course that has been extremely challenging to her in just the first two weeks.She has always performed well in school, but for the first time, she has received a failing grade after preparing more than usual for this type of quiz.She has decided to drop the course.To be a peak performer, she needs to be more willing to learn.

Question 44

Imagine you can not seem to give up eating sweets during the week.You need to make this change because you are at risk for diabetes.Write up the 5 elements of a commitment contract you will use to make this positive change in your life.

Question 45

Penelope takes classes at a community college during the day and works as a waitress at a very busy restaurant at night.She has performed well in school but has hassles at work that leave her feeling very stressed and anxious.She has very long days, and after she gets home from work, she tends to drink alcohol to distress and forget about her day.Sometimes she goes out with friends, and sometimes she drinks alone.During finals week she found herself drinking more than usual and feeling sick while taking her exams.She felt depressed, and when she got her grades she knew she had to change her drinking habit to be more successful in school and in life.As Penelope's friend, use what you have learned in the chapter to offer her at least 5 strategies to help her overcome this negative habit.

Question 46

Choose a long-term goal you would like to accomplish.Describe how you will apply the Peak Performance success formula to achieve this goal.

Question 47

Discuss a change you would like to see in your personal habits.Describe 3 types of resistance you may experience in trying to make this change, and name 5 strategies you will use to overcome these resistors.

Question 48

Ruth is a college freshman majoring in Physics with the long-term goal of becoming an astronaut one day.Ben is an Accounting major and wants to work for the New York Stock Exchange.Alex is a Physical Education major and wants to open her own Yoga studio one day.All of these people are engaged in being positive.

Question 49

Describe a difficult change you were forced to make in your life, including the resistors you faced and the strategies you used to overcome them.Do they connect to the resistors and strategies covered in this chapter? Would the information from this chapter helped you to make this change, and if so, how?

Question 50

Name the 10 habits of a peak performer.Describe each habit and use evidence from your life to demonstrate how you use this habit to reach peak performance, or how you will establish this habit to reach peak performance.