Wright Brothers Test

Warriors defend this valuable thing.

their personal honor

What are the core values?

integrity, respect, volunteer service, and excellence

What is integrity?

It is the willingness to do what is right, even when no one is looking.

What is respect?

It is being respectful and treating others as you would like to be treated.

What is volunteer service?

It is about selflessness; it is the difference between giving and taking.

What is excellence?

It giving it your best, no matter what challenge is facing you.

What is self-awareness?

It is the ability to monitor and judge your own actions.

Define self-discipline.

It is the ability to direct your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward a meaningful purpose.

Define attitude.

It is the state of mind that lies behind your every action.

All attitudes are what?

contagious

A positive attitude begins in what?

It begins in the realization that attitude is a choice to be positive or negative.

Everyone must answer for their actions regardless of what?

rank

What is an oath?

It is a solemn promise.

What does the uniform teach you?

self-discipline, personal responsibility, and self-respect

A single person's conduct reflects on who?

everyone else in the group

A unit's performance on the drill field is a measure of the cadet's sense of what?

self-discipline

What is the chain of command?

It is the order of authority.

Final responsibility for getting a job done should be assigned to how many people?

one

What is a benefit of the chain of command?

It re-enforces the idea that everyone is held accountable for their actions by someone above them.

Leadership hierarchies are used by what?

most organizations

When is the chain of command most efficient?

It is most efficient when issues are resolved at the lowest possible level.

Jumping the chain should be what?

avoided

What do you need to practice to be a leader?

self-management

What is self-management?

Is it the process of directing and controlling your actions so that you can achieve your goals in life.

What is future picture?

It is a clear and compelling description of what you want your life to look like at some point in the future.

Describe the goal setting process.

dream big, identify a goal and write it down, list the steps needed, get help, work towards your goal

What do goals give you?

a sense of mission, a rudder, and a meaningful purpose

What process do good leaders follow?

a decision making process

What should you do before you make a decision?

You should stop and think.

If you have a problem, what should you do?

You should define it and write it down.

What is brainstorming?

It is a method used to generate a large number of creative ideas.

Who are stakeholders?

They are people who have a stake in the solution.

When you create a solution, what should you see how it relates to?

the core values

What should you do before you decide and act?

You should pause if you can.

What do good leaders do concerning their decisions?

They re-evaluate and change course if necessary.

Leader who make bad initial decisions often find themselves caught in what?

the ethical trap

Describe the ethical trap.

It consists of a primary and a secondary ethical decision. A poor primary ethical decision leads to a secondary ethical decision.

What is time management?

It is the process of organizing and using your time wisely.

What is efficiency?

It is a broad term used to describe how well a leader is making use of their time and other resources.

What is an easy way to save time?

pay attention

It costs time to what?

save time

Not all work is what?

productive

Define uptime.

It is the amount of time someone is actually working.

Define downtime.

It is the time spent waiting to work.

Define procrastination.

Is it the practice of putting off a task for no good reason.

If you know you're procrastinating, what should you do?

You should identify why you are avoiding the task.

What are some ways to overcome procrastination?

consider your peace of mind, break it up into smaller jobs, jump right in, publicly commit to work, use rewards

What are some ways to manage your time?

keep a calender or notepad, wear a watch, create a to do list, make a time inventory, allow for flexibility

What is an essential time management tool?

prioritized to do lists

Once you know exactly how you're spending your time what can you do?

You can manage it better.

People have a need for what?

fun, spontaneity, and relaxation

What is stress?

It is the body's response to change.

What is a stressor?

It is anything that causes stress.

Who is more prone to stress than adults?

young people

What is resilience?

It is the ability to recover from adversity.

People who try to fix their problems tend to be what?

emotionally healthier

What are some tactics to avoid stress?

avoid things that bring you down, let things go, exercise, relax, eat and sleep well

What is exercise?

It is the most important part of a stress management plan.

What can you do by practicing relaxation techniques?

You can relax so that stress hormones stop firing.

What is important part of any healthy lifestyle?

good nutrition

How many hours of sleep each night do teenagers require?

9-10

Having coping skills can help you what?

They can help you win your battles with stress.

Coping skills are especially important for who?

leaders

As a leader, what ability is always on display?

self-control

What does team stand for?

Together Everyone Achieves More

What is a team?

It is a collection of individuals who are committed to working together to achieve a common goal.

Using individual's skills to their advantage is a quality of what?

a great team

Who do team members often look to for leadership?

one another

Why is a sense of team spirit important?

It builds trust.

What is synergy?

Is it the idea that by working together, we can achieve more than if we were working alone.

Effective team members possess what quality?

self-discipline

What does teamwork require?

sacrifice

What, besides attitudes, is contagious?

enthusiasm

Who must be loyal, supportive, and committed to a mission?

a team member

Who is a mentor?

They are a close, trusted, and experienced adviser.

List somethings mentors do.

They challenge you, are your friends, are your guides, and are your tutors.

List some qualities you need must have to be a mentor.

You are eager to learn, are humble, and are ambitious.

Who is responsible for doing your work and solving your problems?

You are.

What is listening?

Is it the process of receiving, deciphering, and responding to spoken and non-verbal messages.

What is the most neglected communication skill?

listening

Listeners focus on what?

meaning

Having one mouth and two ears, we should what?

We should spend twice as much time listening as we do talking.

List some reasons why someone wouldn't listen well.

They are thinking about what to say next, are hearing what they expect, are not paying attention, or being prejudiced.

How do you listen actively?

You have to prepare, adjust, focus, pay attention, think, take notes, and confirm the message.

What should you do when a speaker's mouth opens?

You should close your mouth and open your ears.

What should you be aware of and work to overcome when adjusting to a situation?

factors that affect your ability to concentrate

What you should you focus on when listening to a speaker?

key points

Why do speakers use non-verbal actions such as facial expressions or gestures?

to add meanings to the words they say

What is the purpose of note taking?

It is to summarize the speakers main points.

How should you respond to a speaker?

in a way that reflects your best understanding of their message

What is the main goal of communications?

It is not just to receive sounds but to share meaning.

When does feedback take place?

when you return to the speaker a portion of the message they send you

What is dialogue?

It is when two or more people reason together about a topic.

What are questions?

They are a form of teamwork where the speaker and listener work together to share meaning.

What do knowledge questions ask?

"what"

What do understanding questions ask?

"why"

What do synthesis questions ask?

"how"

Define critical reading.

It is the process of examining, analyzing, and evaluating the writer's message.

What method can you use to improve your reading comprehension?

SQ3R: Survey, Question, Read, Recall, Review

Who reads with a pencil in hand to annotate?

successful readers