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
Stress Management
Stress is defined as the reaction our bodies experience to an external demand by our
continually changing environment
Stress Orginizational Factors
Task demands Role demands Interpersonal demands Organizational structure Organizational leadership
Stress Individual Factors
Ant thing that happens OUTSIDE OF WORK
Consequences of Stress
Physiological Symptoms-Body
Psychological Symptoms-Mental
Behavioral Symptoms-Actions
Individual Stress Management
Time Management
Physical Exercise
Relaxation Training
Social Support
Organizational Stress Management
Selection and Placement Goal Setting Job Redesign Organizational Communication Wellness Programs
Combat Stress
When there is a change in mental function or behavior because of combat
Operational Stress
Operational stress occurs when there are changes in mental functioning or behavior due to military operations other than war.
EO/Human Relations
the relations between two or more
people. Unlawful discrimination includes discrimination based on color, national origin, race, religion, or sex that is not otherwise authorized by law or regulation.
EO/Human Relations Terms
Personal Discrimination-Individual
Systemic Discrimination-Institution/Org.
Sexual Harassment-Sexual in nature
Sexual Assault Response and Prevention
Sexual assault is intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent.
SAPR DO’s
attend to safety and medical
considerations first
contact the SARC and notify Security Forces
be aware of personal biases that might get in your way
listen with sensitivity
be a role model for other responders
SAPR DON”Ts
blame the victim judge press for details assume that there is only one appropriate reaction to a sexual assault
Restricted Reporting
Made to Medical, Chaplain or SARC
Unrestricted Reporting
Made to Command, Police or anyone not Medical, Chaplin or SARC
Workplace Violence
Workplace violence can be any act of violence, against persons or property,
threats, intimidation, harassment, or other inappropriate, disruptive behavior that
cause fear for personal safety and/or involve a substantial risk of physical or
emotional harm to individuals, or damage to government resources or capabilities.
Workplace Bullying
The repeated, unreasonable, and unwanted actions by individuals or
groups directed at individuals or groups with the intent to intimidate, harass, degrade, or offend.
Threat Assessment Protocol
provides a meaningful line of inquiry to help collect information after learning of a possible threat of violence. Use it to guide your assessment of the potential threat and to help predict future violence
Proactive Steps to Prevent Violence in the Workplace
Physical Security Measures
Pre-assignment Screening
Training
Evaluation
