Emergent Leadership Issues Flashcards
Emergent Leadership issue
Wingman, Suicide Awareness, Substance Abuse, Stress Management, EO/Human Relations, SAPR, Workplace Violence
ELI Responsibilities
Being familiar and
knowing how to handle these issues enhances your leadership effectiveness.
Wingman Concept
A.C.E.
Ask
Ask your Wingman: Have the courage to ask the question, ―Are you thinking of
killing yourself?‖ while remaining calm
Care
Care for your Wingman: Calmly control the situation
Escort
Escort your Wingman: Never leave your friend alone
Wingman Philosophy
Wingmen operate as a pair…watching each other‘s back
4-Dimensions of Wellness
- Physical Health-Body
- Emotional Health-Relationships/Financial
- Spiritual Health-Faith/Purpose
- Social Health-Belonging/Selfworth/Security
Suicide Awareness
heightened individual and community awareness of suicide, suicide risk factors, and the fact that suicide is only the ―tip of the iceberg
Suicide Risk Factors
relationship difficulties, substance abuse, legal, financial, medical, mental health, and occupational problems, along with depression, social isolation, and previous suicide threats/gestures
Suicide Prevention
A community-based approach, that includes family, friends, and many
different professional and social service providers, committed to reducing suicide by
creating a safety net that provides protection
Substance Abuse
Abuse refers to any pattern of unconventional misuse of any substance for nonmedical purposes that produces a known health risk or constitutes a danger to self or others.
Substance Abuse Prevention
Environment
Setting the example
Documentation
Actions
Methods for Identifying Substance Abusers
Self-Identification Commander Referrals Medical Identification Substance-Related Incident Drug Testing
Intervention
Leaders have the responsibility to intervene when they suspect substance abuse