Chapter 10: Leadership

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What are the two elements of leadership?
1. the mission, objective, task to be accomplished.2. the Airmen who accomplish it.
A neglected leadership principle is
Knowing the workers, and showing a sincere interest in their problems, career development, and welfare.
Leadership is reflected in
The degree of efficiency, productivity, morale, and motivation demonstrated by Airmen.
Involvement is the key ingredient
To maximizing worker performence and hence the mission.
Accountability
Leaders must be ready to hold themselves accountable and their people for their actions.
Set the example by
Evaluating yourself and working on your shortcomings.
Advice to leaders from a Commander in Chief, General Louis Wilson, Jr,
1. Be tough2. Get out from behind your desk3. Search out the problems4. find the critical path to sucess5. be sensitive6. do not take things for granted7. do not alibi8. do not procrastinate9. do not tolerate incompetence10. be honest
The Air Force's Mission
Is to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the USA and its global interests, to fly and fight in air, space, and cyberspace.
A combination of leadership and manageent is essential.
Military sucess depends on effective management and charisatic leadership.
There are three roles to leadership and management
Behavior, personal characteristics, and organizational situation.
Managers admiinister, maintain, and control.
Managers are:1. problem solvers2. statistics driven3. seek conflict avoidance4. thrive on predictability5. ensure organizationall objectives are achieved
Leaders motivate, develop, and inspire.
Leaders:1. analyze purposes and causes2. values driven3. accept and invite conflict4. ambiguous5. ensure their objectives and those ofthe organization becomeone and the same.
Leadership quaities include;
1. Positive Attitude2. Values3. Character4. Charisma5. Compassion6. Courage7. Credibility8. leading by example9. taking responsibility
Character traits of effective leaders include;
Charisma, compassion, and courage.
Charisma is a special characteristic of leadership that
Inspires allegiance and devotion.