Section 13C--Service Mindset Flashcards
Which AFMAN governs USAF mentoring?
AFMAN 36-2643, Air Force Mentoring Program
Under which element of mentoring, do mentors make the time and effort to effectively mentor their proteges and provide the appropriate amounts of attention, training, and time for time to apply, internalize, and value what they have learned?
Nurture
Under which element of effective mentoring, do mentors remain alert to recognize nonverbal behaviors and subtle communication cues that indicate the proteges interest in certain areas?
Respond
Who has a profound impact on proteges that encourages them to transform into an improved being?
Inspirational mentors
Being involved in an Airman’s development and growth is essential to a leader’s influence and credibility. What should leaders seek to develop and improve to ensure effective counseling is provided to Airmen?
Counseling abilities
What is the key to successful counseling?
Conduct the counseling as close to the event as possible
What to good leaders take advantage of as opportunities for providing feedback?
Naturally occurring events
Which counseling is often conducted while reviewing an Airman’s duty performance during a certain period and setting standards for the next period? This is done typically, but not only, during Airman’s Comprehensive Assessment (ACA) feedback sessions?
Professional growth counseling
What time of counseling may leaders conduct to help an Airman through the initial shock after receiving negative news?
Crisis counseling
Which counseling approach emphasizes the Airman’s planning and decision-making responsibilities by listening, offering options, helping analyze possible solutions, encouraging the Airman to decide which solution is best, and assisting with the development of a plan of action?
Combined
During a counseling session, why should the environment have minimal interruptions and be free from distractions?
To show respect for the Airman and the conversation
What are the four basic components of a counseling session?
1) state the purpose
2) discuss the issues
3) develop a plan of action
4) record the plan
Effective leaders often serve what role, which requires thorough understanding of the strengths, weaknesses, and professional goals of members of their teams?
Coaches
What empowers, inspires, challenges, and motivates followers to the highest levels of commitment and a continuously improving environment?
Vision
Which leaders are compelled to overcome complacency and refuse to accept the norm of doing things as they have always been done?
Leaders with vision
