The author notes that a leader must recognize:

• A. no one person is more important than the team and its mission
• B. a person's biggest strength may also be his biggest weakness
• C. leaders should always defer to senior authority
• D. the leader must maintain discipline in making decisions

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that leadership centers on the team and the mission, not on elevating any single person. When a leader recognizes that no one individual is more important than the collective effort, they prioritize the group’s success, align everyone’s efforts, and share credit for outcomes. This humility strengthens trust, clarifies roles, and keeps all members focused on the objective, which is crucial in law enforcement where collaboration directly affects safety and effectiveness.

While other considerations matter in leadership—such as not always deferring to senior authority, balancing discipline with adaptability, and being aware that a strength can become a weakness—they don’t capture the core point here. The emphasis is on placing the team and the mission first, which best explains why this is the preferred perspective.