Leadership I - Army Leadership FM 6-22

Question 1

How many Attributes does an Army Leader have

Answer 1

3

Question 2

What are the Attributes of an Army Leader

Answer 2

Character

Presence

Intellect

Question 3

How many Core Competencies does an Army Leader have

Answer 3

3

Question 4

What are the Core Competencies of an Army Leader

Answer 4

Leads

Develops

Achieves

Question 5

Define an Army leader according to FM 6-22

Answer 5

Anyone, who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility, inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals

Question 6

What did Marshall say about leading under adverse environments

Answer 6

When you are commanding, leading [Soldiers] under conditions where physical exhaustion and privations must be ignored; where the lives of [Soldiers] may be sacrificed, then, the efficiency of your leadership will depend only to a minor degree on your tactical or technical ability. It will primarily be determined by your character, your reputation, not so much for courage……

Question 7

How many components does leadership by Character have

Answer 7

3

Question 8

What are the components of leadership by Character

Answer 8

Army Values

Empathy

Warrior Ethos

Question 9

What is Ethical Reasonsing

Answer 9

Complex practice involving critical thinking based on Army Values

Question 10

What does Unethical Behavior do

Answer 10

Quickly destroys morale and cohesion. It undermines the trust and confidence essential to teamwork and mission accomplishment

Question 11

What must leaders do in ethic dilemmas

Answer 11

Rely on virtues and think about rules, as well as the consequences, when deciding on how to derive an ethical solution

Question 12

What is character

Answer 12

A person’s moral and ethical qualities that motivate us to do what is right, regardless of the circumstances

Question 13

What contribute to a leader forming values

Answer 13

Personal/Moral beliefs
Oath of Enlistment/Oath of Office
Organizational Standards
Peer Pressure
Self Pride

Question 14

Define Empathy

Answer 14

The ability to see something from another person’s point of view

Question 15

Recite the Warrior Ethos

Answer 15

I will always place the mission first

I will never accept defeat

I will never quit

I will never leave a fallen comrade behind

Question 16

What does the Warrior Ethos do

Answer 16

It’s a professional attitude and set of beliefs that characterize the American Soldier

Reflected selfless commitment to the Nation, mission, unit, and fellow Soldiers

Connects every Soldier to his/her combat mission

Transcends Branch/MOS

Question 17

How many components are there to Leadership with Presence

Answer 17

4

Question 18

What are the components of Leadership with Presence

Answer 18

Military Bearing

Physically Fit

Composed, confident

Resilient

Question 19

What is Military Bearing

Answer 19

Looks and acts professional at all times

Displays utmost confidence; a commanding presence

Based more on actions than on spoken words

Quiet assertiveness

Inspires trust from others

Question 20

Define Physically and Mentally Fit

Answer 20

Able to endure the physical challenges (lack of sleep, lack of food, extreme environment, hard work) and remain focused on the mission

Emotionally stable, enduring intense stress and mental overload. The ability to think rationally while in adverse situations

Question 21

Define confidence

Answer 21

Knowing what you are capable of and being self-assured that you fully prepared to operate in the scope of your job, and beyond

Question 22

Define Resilient

Answer 22

Overcoming adversity

Not easily defeated

Positive outlook

Quickly recovers from setbacks

Question 23

How many components are part of a Leader with Intellectual Capacity

Answer 23

5

Question 24

What are the components of a Leader with Intellectual Capacity

Answer 24

Mental agility

Sound judgement

Innovation

Interpersonal tact

Domain knowledge

Question 25

Define Mental Agility

Answer 25

Flexibility of mind; being able to adapt to uncertain and changing situations Thinking through second and third order effects before making decisions Break from habitual thought patterns, to apply new solutions to old problems Critical thinking that implies examining a problem in depth

Question 26

Define Judgement

Answer 26

Having a capacity to assess situations and to drow feasible conclusions Enables the leader to form sound opinions and to make sensible decisions Know when to assume risk The ability to weigh facts, questionable data, and gut-level feelings to arrive at a quality decision

Question 27

Define Innovation

Answer 27

The ability to introduce new ideas A creative approach to problem solving Innovative leaders prevent complacency by finding new ways to challenge subordinates with forward-looking approaches and ideas

Question 28

Define Interpersonal Tact

Answer 28

Effectively interacting with others Accepting the character, reactions, and motives of others Recognizing diversity Displaying self-control, balance and stability in all situations

Question 29

Define Domain Knowledge

Answer 29

Cultural/Language/Religion Geo-political/Globalization Technical Knowledge Tactical Knowledge Multi-National, Joint & Combined Arms

Question 30

What competencies are under "Leads"

Answer 30

Leads others Extends influence beyond chain Leads by example Communicates

Question 31

What competencies are under "Develops"

Answer 31

Create a positive environment Prepares self Develops others

Question 32

What competencies are under "Achieves"

Answer 32

Gets results

Question 33

Leadership is influencing people by...

Answer 33

Providing purpose, direction, and motivation - while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization

Question 34

Define Leads Others

Answer 34

Putting influence techniques to work Use positive and negative reinforcement Balancing the mission with the welfare of Soldiers Providing Purpose, Motivation and Inspiration Influencing others to achieve

Question 35

Define Extends beyond the Chain of Command

Answer 35

Establishes and maintains alliances Understands the value of partnerships Builds trust Skilled at networking, negotiation and conflict resolution

Question 36

Define Leads by Example

Answer 36

Being a professional Competent in job skills and MOS Doing the right thing at all times Setting the standard for others to emulate

Question 37

Define Communicates

Answer 37

Ensures a shared understanding of the current situation Includes lateral and vertical support networks Active listening do not become distracted avoid interruptions send signals showing that you are paying attention

Question 38

Define Creates a Positive Environment

Answer 38

Atmosphere where people can grow and learn without fear of penalty for honest mistakes A place where people want to work Co-workers get along and work as a team Conducive to an effective and efficient work force

Question 39

Define Prepares Self

Answer 39

Seek mentorship Seek civilian education Seek professional education at earliest opportunities Do not limit your scope; seek knowledge in areas outside your branch

Question 40

Define Develops Others

Answer 40

Mentorship Holding others to a standard Ensure military and civilian education for others Job / MOS cross-training

Question 41

Define Mission Accomplishment by Getting Results

Answer 41

Effective leaders are capable of consistently getting results. The results that a leader must produce each time is accomplishment of all assigned missions In order to get results, the leader must accomplish all missions to achieve the desired effect. Achieves = Mission accomplishment.

Question 42

Define Gets Results

Answer 42

Removes work barriers Exceeding the standard routinely Prioritizes, organizes & coordinates Effective management of resources