midterm Flashcards
Definition of leadership
Influence, nothing more nothing less. (to achieve a goal)
Elements of the essential triangle
Competence, Character and Vision = Trust
Elements of application triangle
Unity, Perseverance, and adaptability = Effectiveness
What do you need to know about Theory X and Y
It’s how leaders see their people
Theory X - 2 things
Workers are lazy and dislike work
Wants to be directed and avoid responsibility
Theory Y - 2 things
Workers enjoy contributing and want responsibility
They will exercise self direction and self control
3 modern types of leadership
Autocratic - my way/highway
quick decision/limited view
Participatory - What do you think?
better decision/takes time
Out in Front - follow me
IFSTA says what type of leadership is the most adaptable to the needs of the fire service
Situational leadership
Transactional leadership
Results in compliance, not enthusiasm or commitment
Focus on tasks = reward for production and punishment for underperformance
Transformational leadership
followers feel trust/loyalty and respect towards leader, motivational
They develop relationships and shared values
Great communication
The ability to know and operate between the 3 modern types of leadership (situational leadership) is called
Leadership Agility
3 fears that can affect a combat soldier
Paralysis
Uncontrolled actions - berserker
Misreading Cues - not seeing/hearing the obvious
Describe what you know about leadership
It’s hard - making decisions cause friction, you can’t make everyone happy, not one size fits all
It’s a journey - it’s ever changing, growing, getting better learning from mistakes
Missing pieces only gets your team so far
Maxwells 5 levels of leadership
Positional Permission Production People Development Pinnacle
Describe positional and permissional
Positional - follow because of rank, they have to
Permission - People want to follow you
