D253 WGU Exam Prep Questions & Answers
(100% Correct) Updated 2026/2027
Value-based leaders - ANSWERSBy word, action, and example, these leaders seek to inspire
and motivate, using their influence to pursue what matters most; greater good, positive change
principles of value-based leadership - ANSWERSself reflection, balance, true self-confidence
and genuine humility
self-reflection - ANSWERSwhen people take the time to reflect on what is important and why
balance - ANSWERSthe ability to understand all sides of an issue
the child on your shoulder - ANSWERSAre you OK for doing the action, even if your children
are watching?
self-confidence - ANSWERSleaders recognize what they know and what they don't know
genuine humility - ANSWERSkeeps leaders grounded, don't forget where you came from,
values-based leadership principle allows leaders to thrive and team members to work to
accomplish the mission with respect for the leader's decision-making
leadership - ANSWERSthe ability to motivate people and mobilize resources to accomplish a
common goal
honesty - ANSWERSpositive and virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, and
straightforwardness, creating trust, most important trait
model the way - ANSWERSLeaders must clarify their values and set an example for their
employees to imitate, underscoring the importance of modeling positive characteristics such as
honesty
the vision - ANSWERSthe emotional element of a company's mission statement, and this vision
must be communicated honestly and with passion, inspires employees
enable others to act - ANSWERSLeaders often make the critical mistake of micromanaging, as
opposed to trusting others to do their job. Trust stems from honesty, and creating an honest
environment allows other employees more personal autonomy
, challenge the process - ANSWERSLeaders need to be attentive to how things are done, not just
what gets done, and they must be willing to address areas that require change. These practices
are essential for continuous improvement, progress toward goals, and innovation
encourage the heart - ANSWERSLeaders must nurture the emotional dimension of their
relationships with followers. Showing appreciation, creating a supportive environment, and
fostering community sentiment help build commitment to the leader's vision
CAL) Characteristics of admired learners - ANSWERSleadership qualities the employees said
they were more likely to follow, honesty, competent, inspiring, forward-looking
leadership competence - ANSWERSleader's track record and ability to get things done
malignancy #1 - ANSWERSdegradation of reputation
malignancy #2 - ANSWERS(mis) matches between values of employee and values of the
organization
positive change - ANSWERSattribute that values-based leaders use to influence others
K and P five critical elements of effective leaders - ANSWERSmodel the way, inspire vision,
challenge the process, enable others to act, challenge the process, encourage the heart
malignancy #3 - ANSWERSincreased surveillance incurs; health consequences, lack of trust in
employees, backlash of perceived restrictions of control, undermining of positive behavior,
overestimated influence of monitoring
True - ANSWERST/F When dishonest behavior is tolerated, an unspoken signal is given that
dishonesty is acceptable behavior
leadership qualities - ANSWERSmodel the path, inspire a joint vision and aim, challenge the
framework and current path, inspire others to take ownership and act, encourage people's efforts
and encourage them
honesty is absent - ANSWERSleaders lack credibility when
integrity - ANSWERSValues-based leaders demonstrate integrity when their words and actions
are consistent, ethical, and intentional, doing the right thing
authenticity - ANSWERSincludes being open, positive, self-aware, and genuine, and believing in
honest relationships
Vulnerability - ANSWERSuncertainty with an emotional exposure, most accurate measure of
courage
(100% Correct) Updated 2026/2027
Value-based leaders - ANSWERSBy word, action, and example, these leaders seek to inspire
and motivate, using their influence to pursue what matters most; greater good, positive change
principles of value-based leadership - ANSWERSself reflection, balance, true self-confidence
and genuine humility
self-reflection - ANSWERSwhen people take the time to reflect on what is important and why
balance - ANSWERSthe ability to understand all sides of an issue
the child on your shoulder - ANSWERSAre you OK for doing the action, even if your children
are watching?
self-confidence - ANSWERSleaders recognize what they know and what they don't know
genuine humility - ANSWERSkeeps leaders grounded, don't forget where you came from,
values-based leadership principle allows leaders to thrive and team members to work to
accomplish the mission with respect for the leader's decision-making
leadership - ANSWERSthe ability to motivate people and mobilize resources to accomplish a
common goal
honesty - ANSWERSpositive and virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, and
straightforwardness, creating trust, most important trait
model the way - ANSWERSLeaders must clarify their values and set an example for their
employees to imitate, underscoring the importance of modeling positive characteristics such as
honesty
the vision - ANSWERSthe emotional element of a company's mission statement, and this vision
must be communicated honestly and with passion, inspires employees
enable others to act - ANSWERSLeaders often make the critical mistake of micromanaging, as
opposed to trusting others to do their job. Trust stems from honesty, and creating an honest
environment allows other employees more personal autonomy
, challenge the process - ANSWERSLeaders need to be attentive to how things are done, not just
what gets done, and they must be willing to address areas that require change. These practices
are essential for continuous improvement, progress toward goals, and innovation
encourage the heart - ANSWERSLeaders must nurture the emotional dimension of their
relationships with followers. Showing appreciation, creating a supportive environment, and
fostering community sentiment help build commitment to the leader's vision
CAL) Characteristics of admired learners - ANSWERSleadership qualities the employees said
they were more likely to follow, honesty, competent, inspiring, forward-looking
leadership competence - ANSWERSleader's track record and ability to get things done
malignancy #1 - ANSWERSdegradation of reputation
malignancy #2 - ANSWERS(mis) matches between values of employee and values of the
organization
positive change - ANSWERSattribute that values-based leaders use to influence others
K and P five critical elements of effective leaders - ANSWERSmodel the way, inspire vision,
challenge the process, enable others to act, challenge the process, encourage the heart
malignancy #3 - ANSWERSincreased surveillance incurs; health consequences, lack of trust in
employees, backlash of perceived restrictions of control, undermining of positive behavior,
overestimated influence of monitoring
True - ANSWERST/F When dishonest behavior is tolerated, an unspoken signal is given that
dishonesty is acceptable behavior
leadership qualities - ANSWERSmodel the path, inspire a joint vision and aim, challenge the
framework and current path, inspire others to take ownership and act, encourage people's efforts
and encourage them
honesty is absent - ANSWERSleaders lack credibility when
integrity - ANSWERSValues-based leaders demonstrate integrity when their words and actions
are consistent, ethical, and intentional, doing the right thing
authenticity - ANSWERSincludes being open, positive, self-aware, and genuine, and believing in
honest relationships
Vulnerability - ANSWERSuncertainty with an emotional exposure, most accurate measure of
courage
