ADP 6-22 Army Leadership Flashcards
What does ADP 6-22 cover?
Army leadership
What is an army leader?
Anyone who by virtue of assigned role or responsibility influences people to accomplish organizational goals
What is leadership?
The process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization
What is toxic leadership?
A combination of self centered attitudes and behaviors that have adverse effects on subordinates, the organization and mission
What do toxic leaders consistently use dysfunctional behaviors to do?
Deceive, intimidate, course or unfairly punish to get what they want for themselves
Can a toxic leader still achieve results?
Yes but only short term results
Which leadership competency does a toxic leader ignore when getting short term results?
Leading developing soldiers
What will toxic or negative leadership effect in followers?
Undermines the followers will inactive and potential and destroys unit morale
What are 2 characteristics of a toxic leader?
Inflated sense of self worth and acute self interest
What value must a leader have to take the initiative to make something happen rather that standing by or withdrawing and hoping events will turn out well
Personal courage
What are 3 levels of leadership?
Direct, organizational, strategic
What is the direct level leadership?
Ability to apply competencies at a proficient level
What is the organizational level leadership?
Ability to apply competencies to increasingly complex situations
What is the strategic level leadership? What
Ability to shape the military through change over extended time
What are 3 leader attributes?
Character, presence, and intellect
What are the 3 leader competencies?
Lead, develop, achieves
What is character?
The essence of who a person is, beloved in, and acts
What are the things that a good follower must learn?
Loyalty, subordination, and respect for superiors
How can leaders mitigate resistance from trying to influence others?
By anticipating what others value, their reactions to influence, their shared understanding of common goals and their commitment to the general organization
How do army leaders build trust?
By being honest and dependable
What is empathy?
Understanding what others think, feel and believe
What does character refer to?
The internal identity of the leader
What does presence refer to?
How others see the leader, out Wars appearance, demeanor, actions and words
What does intellect refer to?
The abilities and knowledge the leader possess to think and interact with others and applies when leading
How do leaders build credibility with their soldiers?
By adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and unit standards
What is building trust?
A competency to establish effective influence for creating a positive environment
What is actions speak louder than words?
Actions can speak louder than words and leaders use this to serve as role model to set the standard
Why must leaders communicate effectively?
To convey a clear understanding of what needs to be done and why?
When developing subordinates, what should a leader provide?
Resources needed to succeed, makes expectations clear, and provide positive feedback
How do leaders develop?
When the individual desires to improve and invest effort, supports development, and when the organization climate values learning
What are examples of formal systems that provide feedback for leaders?
Evaluation reports
Academic reports
360 assessments
What are the 4 requirements and expectations of presence?
Military and professional bearing, fitness, confidence as resilience
What are the five requirements and expectations of intellect?
Metal agility
Sound judgment
Innovation
Interpersonal tact and expertise
How does leadership develop within an individual?
When the individual desires to improve and invest effort, when superiors support development, and climate values learning
