Leadership I - Army Leadership FM 6-22 Flashcards
How many Attributes does an Army Leader have
3
What are the Attributes of an Army Leader
Character
Presence
Intellect
How many Core Competencies does an Army Leader have
3
What are the Core Competencies of an Army Leader
Leads
Develops
Achieves
Define an Army leader according to FM 6-22
Anyone, who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility, inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals
What did Marshall say about leading under adverse environments
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……
How many components does leadership by Character have
3
What are the components of leadership by Character
Army Values
Empathy
Warrior Ethos
What is Ethical Reasonsing
Complex practice involving critical thinking based on Army Values
What does Unethical Behavior do
Quickly destroys morale and cohesion. It undermines the trust and confidence essential to teamwork and mission accomplishment
What must leaders do in ethic dilemmas
Rely on virtues and think about rules, as well as the consequences, when deciding on how to derive an ethical solution
What is character
A person’s moral and ethical qualities that motivate us to do what is right, regardless of the circumstances
What contribute to a leader forming values
Personal/Moral beliefs Oath of Enlistment/Oath of Office Organizational Standards Peer Pressure Self Pride
Define Empathy
The ability to see something from another person’s point of view
Recite the Warrior Ethos
I will always place the mission first
I will never accept defeat
I will never quit
I will never leave a fallen comrade behind
What does the Warrior Ethos do
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
How many components are there to Leadership with Presence
4
What are the components of Leadership with Presence
Military Bearing
Physically Fit
Composed, confident
Resilient
What is Military Bearing
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
Define Physically and Mentally Fit
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
Define confidence
Knowing what you are capable of and being self-assured that you fully prepared to operate in the scope of your job, and beyond
Define Resilient
Overcoming adversity
Not easily defeated
Positive outlook
Quickly recovers from setbacks
How many components are part of a Leader with Intellectual Capacity
5
What are the components of a Leader with Intellectual Capacity
Mental agility
Sound judgement
Innovation
Interpersonal tact
Domain knowledge
Define Mental Agility
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
Define Judgement
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
Define Innovation
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
Define Interpersonal Tact
Effectively interacting with others
Accepting the character, reactions, and motives of others
Recognizing diversity
Displaying self-control, balance and stability in all situations
Define Domain Knowledge
Cultural/Language/Religion
Geo-political/Globalization
Technical Knowledge
Tactical Knowledge
Multi-National, Joint & Combined Arms
What competencies are under “Leads”
Leads others
Extends influence beyond chain
Leads by example
Communicates
What competencies are under “Develops”
Create a positive environment
Prepares self
Develops others
What competencies are under “Achieves”
Gets results
Leadership is influencing people by…
Providing purpose, direction, and motivation - while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization
Define Leads Others
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
Define Extends beyond the Chain of Command
Establishes and maintains alliances
Understands the value of partnerships
Builds trust
Skilled at networking, negotiation and conflict resolution
Define Leads by Example
Being a professional
Competent in job skills and MOS
Doing the right thing at all times
Setting the standard for others to emulate
Define Communicates
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
Define Creates a Positive Environment
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
Define Prepares Self
Seek mentorship
Seek civilian education
Seek professional education at earliest opportunities
Do not limit your scope; seek knowledge in areas outside your branch
Define Develops Others
Mentorship
Holding others to a standard
Ensure military and civilian education for others
Job / MOS cross-training
Define Mission Accomplishment by Getting Results
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.
Define Gets Results
Removes work barriers
Exceeding the standard routinely
Prioritizes, organizes & coordinates
Effective management of resources
