As a new leader, don't judge a team based on what you have ________________; try to keep an open mind and judge for yourself.

• A. Heard or Read
• B. Seen
• C. Measured
• D. Written

Answer: (A)

As a new leader, you should base your judgment on firsthand experience rather than what you have heard or read. Information that comes from others can be biased, incomplete, or colored by someone’s agenda, and it may not reflect how the team actually works. By forming your view through direct interaction, observation of how work gets done, and conversations with team members, you gain a more accurate picture of strengths, gaps, and dynamics—and you build trust because your assessment comes from your own experience. You can still use what you see or measure to supplement your understanding, but avoiding reliance on hearsay helps prevent misjudgments and bias as you start leading the team.