Chapter 4 Review Flashcards
What must professionals have a habit of doing?
Putting the communities interests above their own
Professionals hold themselves in their peers to what?
An ethical code
What is a standard?
A standard is an established requirement a principle by which something can be judged
What do standards do
It lets people know what is expected of them
What is the most important standard?
The leaders example
What does NCO stand for?
Non-commissioned officer
Air Force non-commissioned officers emphasize what?
The core values
What does transitioning from an Airman to an NCO involved
Transitioning from one who was cared for to the one who cares for others; and from the one who was taught to the one who teaches
What is a Creed?
It is a formal system of belief intended to guide someone’s actions
What is military bearing?
How those in uniform carry themselves; burying includes physical posture mental attitude and how Faithfully customs and courtesies are rendered Etc.
How do NCOs back up their leaders?
By enthusiastically supporting explaining and promoting their leaders decisions
How must NCOs be ready for the responsibilities?
They should be technically ready physically ready and mentally ready
What do NCOs traditionally lead at their squadron?
Fitness training
What does having technical readiness mean?
The NCO should have the details of their job
What does having physical readiness mean?
If a leader is not healthy he or she could hinder the team instead of helping it. The NCO is traditionally the ones who lead their units and if and NCO not exercise regularly and meet Fitness standards who will?
What does having mental readiness mean?
Healthy attitude towards school and home life and being alert
What is leadership about and not about?
Leadership is not about controlling people but serving them
What is servant leadership?
When you see yourself primarily as a servant of the team
What is the goal of servant leadership?
Is to enhance the growth of individuals and increased teamwork and personal involvement. It can also help a leader not being self-centered or a bully
What is the” I order you..” approach and how is this this leadership style seen?
Pulling rake is seen as a lazy immature and counterproductive way to lead
What is coaching?
Coaching is the process through which leaders try to solve performance problems and develop their people it is a person to person experience it is the relationships between the experience person in the inexperienced person
When is it time for coaching?
Anytime a leader identifies a need to help someone reach a higher level of effectiveness
When does empowerment occur?
When a person who has all the answers resist the urge to jump in and fix someone’s problem for them
What is a open-ended question?
A question that requires more than a yes or no answer
What happens in the bottom line approach?
A coach helps a coachee Express the problem in one or two simple sentences
What principles guide leaders in their role as a supervisor?
Trust fairness and the need for wisdom
What kind of consequence is punishment?
A negative consequence
What does punishment teach?
What behaviors to avoid
When should constructive discipline take place?
When Cadets are able but not willing to meet the leaders standards
What should a leader do when disciplining a subordinate?
The leader should stay calm
How does a leader keep constructive discipline positive?
Leaders focus on performance
What does it mean to be focused on?
To intently study something
What is a person’s why?
Motivation
Define intrinsic.
Motivators who work inside of you
In the NCO / officer relationship what are the roles of NCOs?
Focus on short term needs. And sure people comply to rules. Train people to do their jobs
Which is the highest level of leadership?
Strategic
What does personal level leadership involve?
Leading ones self and leading others
What is command intent?
It is the leaders concise expression of purpose
What is initiative?
Doing something that needs done without being asked
What is the main idea of teamwork?
Harnessing each individuals strengths
What is morale?
The level of confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or a group at a certain time
What is ‘esprit de corps’?
A sense of Team Pride fellowship and loyalty
What is conformity?
It can be the result in a desire to please other people at any cost
What are free riders?
People who received the fruits of the team’s labor without doing their fair share of the work
In the team’s life cycle what happens in the forming stage?
When a group first comes together there’s usually chaos
During the team’s life cycle what happens in the storming phase?
Individuals personalities begin to show themselves
During the team’s life cycle what happens in the norming phase?
Now the team is coming into its own
During the team’s life cycle what happens in the performing phase
At last the group has truly become a team. Performing is the stage at which the team is at its best
What do the letters in the LEAD model stand for?
Lead with a clear purpose. Empower to participate. Aim for consensus. Direct the team
What do the letters in the LEAD model stand for?
Lead with a clear purpose. Empower to participate. Aim for consensus. Direct the team
