Spaatz Exam - Leadership

After flying 33 and 1/2 hours alone in bad weather, with no radio, and only a simple compass to guide him, ____________ succeeded in crossing the Atlantic, arriving in Paris on May 22, 19__.

Lindberg, 27

The Korean War began when (North Korean / communist Chinese) troops invaded South Korea.

North Korean

_______ lets you analyze knowledge, combine it with other information, judge it, and make choices and decisions.

Reasoning

It was estimated that Berlin required________ tons of supply just to survive.

4500

What two brothers were the first to achieve manned flight?

Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier

President Johnson's gradual escalation of the war in Vietnam was called Operation ______________.

Rolling Thunder

What was the answer to the Berlin blockade?

The Berlin Airlift

What did Phase II of the Vietnam War involve (1954-1964)

The French agreed to pull out of their colonies in Southeast Asia. President Eisenhower authorized a military training mission to help the South Vietnamese organize, train and equip themselves. Kennedy expanded our commitment to prop-up the South Vietnamese military until they were able to conduct the war by themselves. We had over 17,000 troops in Southeast Asia and over 100 killed in a war not yet authorized by Congress.

The _________ was perfectly designed for German Blitzkrieg, combined arms operations, and became a very highly publicized dive-bomber during the war.

Stuka

You will make better decisions during a placement interview if _____________________________.

you carefully prepare for the interview

What is role playing?

Role playing is an exercise that requires cadets to project themselves into a simulated interpersonal situation and play the parts of assigned persons and situations.

Do you need guidelines for a conference and why?

Successful conferences usually take place in an informal atmosphere. Even so, you will need guidelines to ensure time is used efficiently.

What is the objective of non-directive counseling?

Your objective is to cause some change or growth in the cadet.

What is the function of a briefing?

To convey information more rapidly and effectively than would be possible by any other means.

Common goal
Leadership
Involvement of all members
Good Morale
Open Communication
Mutual respect
Fair way to resolve conflicts

Seven needs of teams

A team must be organized around this

Common goal

Every team needs this

Leadership

The main idea of teamwork is to harness each individual's strengths

Involvement of all members

Team leaders are concerned with this

Good Morale

Ineffectiveness with this among team members is a big complaint

Open Communication

What team members should treat each other with

Mutual Respect

How to solve problems

Fair way to resolve conflicts

Seven needs of the team

Common goal
Leadership
Involvement of all members
Good Morale
Open Communication
Mutual respect
Fair way to resolve conflicts

What are the two sources of leadership skills?

Natural talent and education/training/experience

What is the first step in learning how to lead?

Learning how to lead yourself

What is the Warriors spirit?

Thought mindless and tireless motivation, a condition of the heart whose character enables them to sacrifice for the team.

What does a warrior in terms of warriors spirit defend?

Their own personal honor.

What are three benefits of good character/warrior spirit?

Clear Conscience, Good Reputation, Environment of Trust and Respect.

What is self awareness?

Knowing how well you live by the core values and the ability to monitor and judge your own actions.

What is self-discipline?

The ability to direct thoughts/emotions/actions towards a meaningful purpose.

How do you grow self-discipline?

Drill, uniforms, challenging yourself.

How do you grow self-awareness?

Metacognition and feedback from others.

What is attitude?

State of mind behind every action.

How do you get a positive attitude?

You decide to have one.

What is an oath?

Is a public solemn promise which puts your reputation on the line.

What are all customs and courtesies rooted in?

Basic politeness and metal respect and never a mark of inferiority

What is the simplest form a military courtesy?

The salute.

What is the uniform a vehicle for teaching?

Self-Discipline, Personal Responsibility, and self-respect

Define self-management.

The process of directing and controlling your actions in life so that you can reach your goals.

Define Goal.

Dream with a deadline.

Define Future picture.

A clear and compelling description of what you want your life like at some point in the future.

What are the steps to the goal setting process?

1) Dream Big
2) Identify the goal and write it down,
3) List the steps needed to reach that goal.
4) Get help and support from others.
5) Work toward your goal one step at a time.
6) Reward yourself along the way.

What are the benefits of setting goals?

They give you a sense of mission and a meaningful purpose. Without a goal, you don't have a direction.

Why should good leaders follow a decision making process?

So that he or she will not look over a problem or issue playing a roll in the decision.

What are the steps for decision making?

1) Stop and write out the problem "Think before you act"
2) Get the facts (make sure they are credible)
3) Brainstorm and list possible actions.
4) Weigh your possible options.
5) Consider the core values in your final decision.
6) Decide and act.
7) Re-Evaluate and learn from experience.

What is an ethical trap?

When an unethical decision leads to many more to cover up that decision or other making unethical decisions as well.

What is time management?

Process of organizing and using your time wisely.

What does efficiency mean in terms of time management?

Broad term describing how a leader manages time. "Work harder not smarter"

What are ways you can improve your time management skills?

1) Paying attention to details.
2) Come prepared to briefings and meetings.
3) Focus on goals, not all work is productive.
4) Do it right the first time, "Measure twice and cut once"
5) Sequence your work in the most efficient way.
6) Maximize uptime and minimize downtime.

What is procrastination and what are reasons people do it?

Pushing off work to a later date for no reason.

1) Fear of failure.
2) Unsure of what exactly needs to be done.
3) Not knowing where to start.
4) Task is not "fun"
5) Lazyyyy

How can you beat procrastination? (or try to)

1) Imagine how it will feel to be done with the work.
2) Break the job into smaller pieces.
3) Jump right in and don't debate how/when to get started
4) Publicly commit to the work
5) Promise yourself a reward upon completion.

What are some tools for managing time?

1) Keep a calendar.
2) Wear a watch.
3) Keep a notepad.
4) Create to do lists.
5) Log what you spend time on to see where you can improve
6) Allow for flexibility and fun.

What is stress?

Bodies response to change.

What is a stressor?

Anything that causes stress (ex. arguing, bully, death in family, etc.)

What is resilience?

Ability to bounce back and recover from adversity.

What are ways to cope with stress?

1) Try to resolve the stressor directly.
2) Avoid unnecessary stressors.
3) Let some things go that don't need to be stressed about.
4) Exercise!!!!!
5) Relax and take some deep breaths.
6) Eat well
7) Sleep well.

Define team.

A collection of people who work for a common goal.

Define team diversity.

Playing to the strengths of individuals in a team for the team's advantage.

Define team leadership.

Team members looking to each other for support and guidance while solving the problems together.

Define team spirit.

The glue that holds the team together while builds pride, friendship, and trust.

Define team synergy.

The idea that by working together as a team you can achieve more than you would have individually.

Define self-discipline in terms of working with a team.

Able to direct actions to better the team and not just be dead weight.

Define selflessness in team.

Sacrificing for the better of the team or unit.

What are traits needed for any team member?

1) Self-Discipline.
2) Selflessness.
3) Enthusiasm.
4) Loyalty

What is a mentor and how to do they help junior cadets?

A close trusted experienced advisor

They are role model, challenge you, your friends, guides for CAP, and are your tutors.

How can you become mentor ready?

You need to be eager to learn, humble and willing to be taught. Need to be ambitious.

What is the most neglected communication skill?

Listening, the process of receiving and responding to communication.

Why don't people listen well?

1) They are thinking about what to say next.
2) Hearing what we want to hear and not everything being said.
3) Not paying attention.
4) Speaker disagrees with you so you stop listening.

How can you listen actively?

1) Prepare to listen (note pad, focus, etc. )
2) Make sure all possible distractions are avoided.
3) Focus on key points, making sure you can summarize what is being said.
4) Pay attention to nonverbal clues as well as verbal.
5) Think in context, trying to connect what is being said to past experiences.
6) Take notes and confirm the message with the speaker.

What is feedback in terms of communication?

Returning to the speaker a portion of the message they are trying to convey to make sure you are understanding.

What are the three types of questions?

1) Knowledge questions, "What?"
2) Understanding questions, "Why?"
3) Synthesis questions, "How?"

What is critical reading?

Process of examining, analyzing, and evaluating the writer's message.

How do you read critically? SQ3R

1) Survey - Gather all info on the text before reading to learn the context of what is being written.

2) Question - Read the title and the paragraph titles and summaries and try and ask what the text will be about and think of potential questions you hope to get answered while reading.

3) Read - Read actively with pen and write down questions.

4) Recall - After reading and before checking notes, think about and recall everything you just read.

5) Go back and read all of your notes and see if you can find answers to any lingering questions.

What is the Air Force's definition of leadership?

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

Why is leadership an art?

It requires and imagination and creative skill.

Why is leadership a science?

It is an academic subject requiring careful study.

If an accountant works with people what does a leader work with?

A leader works with people.

Why do teams exist?

To accomplish the mission.

What is a leader's biggest responsibility?

That the mission is safely and successfully completed.

What do all definitions of leadership have in common?

They all mention the leader, the followers, and the mission.

Define culture with respect to leadership.

The attitudes, customs, and values of a civilization that a leader caters towards.

What are the five assumptions about leadership in America?

1) You don't need a leadership position to be a leader.
2) Leaders are made and not born.
3) Leaders are accountable and can't abuse power.
4) Leaders aren't bullies.
5) Leaders are moral and ethical.

Describe how a leader should be a visionary and give an example of a leader who was a visionary.

A leader must paint a picture for the future of the team and lead them to that place that may have not been imagined in the past.

General Billy Mitchel envisioned the potential of airpower in the modern military and modern world where others did not see its potential. He even predicted the attacks on Pearl Harbor nearly 20 years before they happened.

What is a potential danger of a leader being a visionary?

Dreaming is good, but there have been times when leaders did not realize they are in the real world. Visions must be realistic in order to be pursued.

Describe how a leader should be a motivator and give an example of a leader who was a motivator.

Good leaders issue challenges to the team and push them to get there. There are many forms of motivation. (ex. money, praise, awards, etc.)

Pres. John F Kennedy motivated the USA to work towards sending a man to the moon. He primarily used the idea of competition to motivate the US. "We choose to go to the moon"

Describe how a leader should be a communicator and give an example of a leader who was a communicator.

Must be able to convey the message and mission to the people via many different mediums. The sign of a good communicator is making complex ideas easy to understand.

Martin Luther King Jr. inspired the nation through what is thought to be one of the best speeches ever delivered.

What is a potential danger of a leader being a motivator?

Leaders can motivate people for the wrong reasons and motivate them to do things that are not ethical.

What is a potential danger of a leader being a communicator?

Leaders are judged by their actions and what they are able to accomplish and not simply by their words.

Describe how a leader should be a expert and give an example of a leader who was a expert.

Expert knowledge allows the leader to establish credibility and lots of trust with his or her followers.

Doolittle is famous for reimagining the aviation science by inventing the artificial horizon and really pioneering instrument flying. Because of his expertise his followers trusted him when he planned the dangerous raids on Tokyo that ended up very successful.

What is a potential danger of a leader being an expert?

Not all experts in a fields are able to be good leaders.

Describe how a leader should be a teacher and give an example of a leader who was a teacher.

A leader must teach the team how to act in many situations and what to value. The leader is responsible for the growth of the followers.

Anne Sullivan thought Helen Keller English when everyone else had lost faith and because of this she was able to inspire a country to take part in educating the deaf and blind.

What is the great man theory?

The theory that to study leadership, you must study the lives of successful leaders. (Reading their bios and watching their speeches etc.)

What are the flaws of the great man theory?

1) Assumes that the great man is flawless
2) Assumes that leaders are born and can't be taught.
3) Does not explain how experience and training can grow you into a leader.

Define Trait Theory.

Explains leadership in terms of the personality and character traits of the leader. (Wise, just, humble, kind, loyal, dynamic, etc.)

What are the major weaknesses of trait theory?

1) Nobody agrees on what traits a leaders should have.
2) Every situation will need different and or new traits.
3) Implies that only a certain few people can lead.

When is flag day?

June 14th (1777)

What is the definition of professional?

Someone who is paid for job.

What are three qualities of someone who is a professional?

1) Puts the community's interest above their own
2) Someone who has special skills.
3) Hold themselves and their peers to an ethical code.

What is a standard?

An established requirement, a principle by which something can be judged. The leader's example is the most important standard.

What are some examples of showing professionalism?

1) Always checking your uniform.
2) Rereading old textbook chapters
3) Being respectful
4) Furthering your education.