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Why does America need leadership?

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Leaders propel America forward. Without leadership, any military will stumble, as well as schools, businesses, churches, clubs, and families.

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What two sources do leadership ability come from?

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1) Natural talent and 2) leadership education, training, and experience

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If anyone can be a leader, why are leaders so rare?

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Leadership requires hard work and willingness to put the team above yourself.

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What is the warrior spirit?

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The warrior spirit is described by the Air Force as tough-mindedness and tireless motivation. A warrior’s strong character enables them to make sacrifices for the team and to fulfill their longtime goals. Having a warrior spirit means you will not lie, cheat, or steal, even when others do.

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What are some benefits of striving for a warrior spirit?

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A clear conscience, good reputation, and an environment of trust and respect

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What are the four main Core Values?

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Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect

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What is Integrity?

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Integrity is the willingness to do what’s right even when no one is looking. Following your moral compass and your conscience.

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What is Volunteer Service?

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Volunteer Service is the difference between giving and taking. It is putting the team and people you serve above yourself and your own desires.

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What does ‘Excellence in all we do’ mean?

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No matter what challenge you face, you will give it your best effort.

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What is Respect?

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Respect is the defense of human dignity.

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Describe the concept of self-awareness.

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Self-awareness is the ability to monitor and judge your own actions.

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Describe the concept of self-discipline and explain how to develop it.

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Self-discipline is the ability to direct your thoughts, emotions, and actions towards a meaningful purpose. You can develop it through D&C, maintaining your uniform, and working towards personal goals.

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Describe the concept of attitude and explain why attitudes are contagious. How can you develop a positive attitude?

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Attitude is how you see the world. Attitudes are contagious because they are visible to the people around you. You can develop a positive attitude by looking for the good in every situation.

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What is an oath?

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An oath is a solemn promise.

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Recite the Cadet Oath from memory.

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I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly, and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and nation.

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What does the Cadet Oath mean, in your own words?

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The Cadet Oath means that you understand what you are getting into with CAP, you will attend meetings as often as possible, you look forward to great activities and plan to take part in them, you accept that the people appointed above you have more experience and you will listen to them, you will look sharp in uniform, you take your duty to learn leadership seriously, and you will build yourself into a responsible citizen that America can benefit from.

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What is the root of military customs and courtesies?

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Basic politeness and respect.

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Explain why customs and courtesies are never a mark of inferiority.

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They are a sign of mutual respect and display pride for what you do.

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How do customs and courtesies affect team spirit?

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They strengthen self-discipline and illustrate in a positive light how cadets differ from ordinary youth.

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Describe the origin of the salute.

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If two friendly knights met, they would lift the visor of their helmets, show their faces, and pay respect pretty to one another. They saluted with their right hand, their sword hand, as a sign of trust between the two.

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What are basic rules for saluting?

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-When in uniform, cadets salute military officers, CAP senior members, and cadet officers higher in rank than themselves.

-Salutes are exchanged outdoors except in the case of formal reporting.

-The junior initiates the salute far enough away from the senior that he or she has time to return the salute.

-Offer a greeting such as, “Good morning, ma’am,” when exchanging salutes.

-When in formation, do not salute, the commander salutes for you.

-When in doubt, salute.

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What are the basic rules for coming to attention?

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Come to attention when addressed by an officer.

If a higher ranking officer than anyone in the room walks in, the first person to notice commands, “Room, ATTENTION.”

In a classroom or work environment, these customs are typically relaxed.

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What are the rules for the position of honor?

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The right is the position of honor.

The junior should walk on the left of the senior.

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How should you report to an officer?

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Look sharp when reporting. Knock twice on the door and wait for permission to enter. Walk in and halt two paces away from the officer or their desk. Salute and say, “Sir/Ma’am, Cadet (rank) Shedd reporting as ordered.”
Wait for them to return your salute. Stay at attention unless told otherwise. When the officer says, “Dismissed,” come to attention and take a step backward. Salute and wait for them to return it, then about-face and exit the area.

Outdoors, the only differences are that you will normally wear a cover, and there will be no door to knock on.

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How should you introduce people?

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Introduce the junior to the senior. This is true with age as well, if they have no military grade. The one lacking a formal title is introduced to the one with a formal title. An introduction should have an offer of a firm handshake.

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How is the uniform useful as a leadership training tool?

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It helps you learn attention to detail and is a visual representation of your duty.

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Why is the concept of image important when wearing the uniform?

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One person’s conduct reflects upon the whole group.

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How is wearing the uniform a privilege?

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It is an Air Force style uniform and should be worn with pride.

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Can you identify the cadet grade insignia on page 21 of Learn to Lead, Volume 1?

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No/partially/yes

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How does D&C help develop leadership skills?

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It requires attention to detail and measures self-discipline.

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Can you perform the basic in-place drill commands on page 23 of L2L, volume 1?

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No/some/yes

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What is the chain of command?

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The order of authority

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How does the chain of command promote teamwork?

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Everybody takes control of their own area, no matter how big or small it is.

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Why should “jumping the chain” be avoided?

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Jumping the chain takes up the time of higher-level leaders when the issue can and should be solved at the lowest level possible.

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What does the chain of command look like?

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Cadet Commander
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What do good self-management skills let you take control of?

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The goals you set for yourself, the decisions you make, how you use your time, and how you control stress in your life.

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What kinds of goals will a good leader set for herself?

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Short-range, medium-range, and long-range. Look at where you want to be at some point in the future. All your actions should support reaching that.

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What are the steps in the goal-setting process?

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  1. Imagine the future you want. Nothing is too big.
  2. Identify a specific goal and write it down. This forces you to state exactly what you want to achieve.
  3. Break it down. Work backwards from your large goal and work it into smaller steps.
  4. Tell others. You are more likely to succeed when others can encourage you and provide accountability, advice, and possibly opportunities.
  5. Work towards your goal one step at a time. Regularly assess your progress and look for ways to improve your plan.
  6. Reward yourself along the way. Celebrate your milestones.
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Why is a good decision-making process necessary?

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Using a decision-making prices is helpful to make sure you don’t overlook important aspects of the problem or plan.

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What is the first phase of decision-making?

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  1. Know the issue. You are more likely to make a bad decision if you don’t know the details and the options.• Define the problem. Make sure
    you write it down to further clarify.• Get the facts. Gather information,
    but be aware of facts, opinions, and
    assumptions.
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What is the second phase of decision-making?

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Identify your options.

• Brainstorm options. Consider even the silly-sounding ones.

• Weigh your options. Think about the consequences to stakeholders. Maybe make a pros and cons list.

• Consider your own values. Be sure to make an ethical decision.

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What is the third phase of decision-making?

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Implement your choice.

• Decide and act. Once you’ve settled on the best choice, act on it. Feel confident in and at peace with your decision.

• Evaluate the decision. Check to see how it worked out. Are you seeing t results you wanted? Are there any unforeseen consequences? Alter course if needed.

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What is an ethical trap?

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An ethical trap occurs when confronted with a moral dilemma. When you don’t do what you know you should when confronted with bad behavior, it is automatically assumed by those around you that you agree with the wrongdoing.

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How can you aim to be more efficient with your time?

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Pay attention, come prepared, focus on your goals, do it right the first time, do things in the right order, and limit downtime.

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What is the biggest hindrance to effective time management?

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Procrastination, or delaying a task that should be done now.

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What are common reasons people procrastinate?

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Fear of failure, uncertainty about what they should do, not knowing where to start, an unpleasant task, or a desire to work on more fun things.

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What are a few techniques to avoid procrastination?

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Focus on the relief you’ll feel when your task is done, break it down into smaller tasks to show you’re making progress, spend less time thinking about the task and more doing it, schedule a time (especially when others are involved), and reward yourself once your task is completed.

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What are some of the best practices when attempting to improve time management?

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Keeping a calendar, making sure you know the time, keep notes, create to-do lists, log how your time is spent, and leave time to yourself.

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Why is stress management important?

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It can help your mental and physical health in time long run, get you more capable of meeting the demands of leadership, and help you inspire your team to reach their potential and do better work.

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What is a stressor?

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A stressor is anything that stresses you out.

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What are a few common stressors?

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Arguing with someone close to you, moving, bullying, breaking up with a boyfriend/girlfriend, worrying about your physical appearance, and coping with death/illness.

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Why do young people experience more stress than adults typically do?

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We are still learning to navigate the world and finding our place in it. We also have less life experience and have less stability in our social lives.

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Vocab: resilience

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Defined as your capability to recover quickly from difficulties.

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What are some healthy habits to manage stress effectively?

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Confront it head-on rather than ignoring it, avoid things that unnecessarily trigger stress, don’t waste energy attempting to fix unfixable things, exercise regularly, practice relaxation techniques, eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, and be sure to get 9-10 hours of sleep.

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What are a few problems that can come of poor stress management?

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Addiction to drugs or alcohol, burnout, and ineffective leadership.

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What factors make a good team?

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Diversity (different people with different skills), team leadership (looking for help from one another before going to the team leader), team spirit (acting like a team and trusting each other), and team power (working together to get the job done).

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What are some traits of good team players?

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Self-discipline, selflessness, enthusiasm/positive attitude, and loyalty.

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Why do leaders need to be good communicators?

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They need to convey information clearly and with an appropriate amount of detail to ensure it’s received and understood.

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What is active listening?

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Active listening is when you listen to what the person speaking is actually telling you rather than passively hearing the words they’re saying.

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What are some things to avoid when trying to listen actively?

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Listening just to answer, hearing what you expect to hear, divided attention, and personal biases.

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How can you get better at active listening?

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Prepare ahead of time, adjust to the situation, focus on key points, look at verbal and nonverbal cues, consider the context, take notes, and make sure to confirm your understanding.

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What is the SQ3R system for reading?

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Survey (Who wrote it, what was the historical and cultural context, where do I find information, what do they want me to get out of this?)

Question (Turn the title, chapter headings, and subheadings into questions. You might want to include these in your notes. Consider these questions before you start reading. They may help you understand what the author is trying to convey.)

Read (Be sure to interact with the text and information)

Recall (What do I remember from the text?)

Review (Look over notes/reread)

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How can feedback be used as a leader?

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It’s an ongoing opportunity to provide teaching, encouragement, and correction. It confirms that you heard and understood the message. It can motivate the people around you, and it provides constant opportunity for learning.

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What are the three levels of questions, to help ensure understanding?

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Knowledge (what) questions, understand (why) questions, and synthesis (how) questions.

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What is the definition of leadership?

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The art and science of influencing and directing people to accomplish the assigned mission.

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How does the Air Force define leadership?

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The Air Force defines leadership as “the art and science of influencing and directing people to accomplish the assigned mission.”

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How is leadership an art?

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It requires imagination and creativity. Each leader brings their own personality, style, and judgment to their problem-solving approach.

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How is leadership a science?

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It requires careful study, observation, and experimentation. Leadership is rooted in psychology, political science, and sociology—sciences that analyze why people do things the way they do. Scholars seek causes and effects in leadership in the same way that chemists seek them in chemical reactions.

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How do leaders direct and influence people?

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They shape their thoughts, appeal to their emotions, and use their own authority to influence them.

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What is a mission?

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A mission is something that defines the team’s goal, such as completing a course, or running an activity.

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What is a mission?

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A mission is something that defines the team’s goal, such as completing a course, or running an activity. It is also the reason the team exists.

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What are some other definitions of leadership?

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“The activity of influencing others to strive willingly for group objectives.”

“One who mobilizes others towards a goal shared my leaders and followers.”

“The accomplishment of a goal through direction of human assistants… the man who successfully marshals his human collaborators to achieve particular ends is a leader.”

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What assumptions do we make about leadership?

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You don’t need to be a commander to lead.

Leaders are made, not born.

Leaders are not bullies.

Leadership must be moral.

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What assumptions do we make about leadership?

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You don’t need to be a commander to lead.

Leaders are made, not born.

Leaders are not bullies.

Leadership must be moral.

76
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What are some roles that leaders may need to play?

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They may need to be a motivator, a communicator, an expert, and a teacher.

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What is a visionary leader?

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A visionary leader paints an inspiring picture of the future for the whole team. They are creative thinkers and risk-takers.

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Who was Brigadier General Billy Mitchell?

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He was an Army combat airman in WWII. He knew that airplane technology would change the world, and, to prove his point, bombed the German battleship Ostfriesland, sinking her. 17 years before Pearl Harbor, he warned that Japan could use planes to bomb Hawaii. No one listened.
He then declared that the military needed a new branch, outside of the Army or Navy, insulting military’s leaders by calling them idiots. He was court-martialed and dismissed from the Army.
20 years later, he was proven correct and posthumously awarded a Medal of Honor.

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How does visionary leadership apply to cadets?

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Cadets help determine squadron goals and imagine careers for themselves.

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What are examples of questions that cadet visionary leaders may ask themselves?

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Should the squadron establish a drill team?

Should we aim to get everyone qualified in emergency services?

How should the squadron envision membership growth?

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What do visionary leaders need to be cautious of?

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They must not have too wild and far-fetched dreams. They should envision the future while living in the real world.

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Why is it important for a leader to be a motivator?

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When a leader knows how to motivate, overwhelming or daunting tasks seem more feasible. Different people are motivated by different things, and a leader should recognize that and try to motivate their team based on each person.

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