Leader Development Flashcards
True or False: the Air Force views leadership as a statement of principles and beliefs
True
True or False: leadership in the Air Force is authoritative and directive
False; it’s authoritative, but NOT directive
(it requires judgement in its application)
True or False: any Airman is expected to be a leader
True; the majority of DAF leaders are not commanders
True or False: Air Force members simultaneously serve as both leaders and followers at every level of the DAF
True
How can the abilities of a leader be improved?
-through deliberate force development built from education, training and experience
Fill in the blanks: Leadership is the art and _____ of motivating, _____, and directing Airmen and Guardians to understand and accomplish the DAF mission.
-science
-influencing
Fill in the blank: effective leadership transforms human potential into _____ ______ in the present and prepares _____ _____ for the future
-effective performance
-capable leaders
What are the Air Force foundational competencies?
-Developing Self
-Developing Others
-Developing Ideas
-Developing Organizations
What are the competencies within Developing Self?
-accountability, perseverance
-communications
-decision-making
-initiative, resilience
-self-control
-information seeking
-flexibility
-digital literacy
What are the competencies within Developing Others?
-teamwork, leadership
-develops people
-service mindset
-results focused
-precision
-fosters inclusion
What are the competencies with Developing Ideas?
-analytical thinking
-influence
-creative thinking
-fostering innovation
What are the competencies with Developing Organizations?
-resource management
-change management
-strategic thinking (planning)
