Wright Brothers Leadership Exam Review

Warrior Spirit

Involves making sacrifices for the team

Core Values of Civil Air Patrol

Four basic qualities CAP expects all members to display at all times (Integrity

Integrity

The willingness to do what is right

Volunteer Service

All about "selflessness"

Excellence

No matter what challenge is facing you

Respect

Someone who is respectful treats others as they would like to be treated

Self-Awareness

The ability to monitor and judge your own actions

Self-Discipline

The ability to direct your thoughts

Attitude

The state of mind that lies behind your every action

Oath

A solemn promise

Military Customs and Courtesies

Rooted in basic politeness and respect

The Salute

Gesture of trust and respect

Uniform

Vehicle for learning self-discipline

Chain of Command

Order of authority

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Cadet Airman (C/Amn)

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Cadet Airman First Class (C/A1C)

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Cadet Senior Airman (C/SrA)

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Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSgt)

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Cadet Technical Sergeant (C/TSgt)

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Cadet Master Sergeant (C/MSgt)

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Cadet Senior Master Sergeant (C/SMSgt)

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Cadet Chief Master Sergeant (C/CMSgt)

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Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2d Lt)

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Cadet First Lieutenant (C/1st Lt)

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Cadet Captain (C/Capt)

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Cadet Major (C/Maj)

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Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/Lt Col)

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Cadet Colonel (C/Col)

Self-management

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

Future Picture

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

Goal-setting Process

Dream big.
Identify a specific goal and write it down.
List the steps needed to reach the goal.
Get help and support from others.
Work toward your goal

Ethical decision-making process

Stop

Time Management

The process of organizing and using your time wisely

Efficiency

How well a leader is making use of their time and other resources

Procrastination

The practice of putting off for no good reason a task that should be done right now.

Stress

The body's response to a change.

Resilience

The ability to bounce back and recover from adversity.

Seven Ways to Manage Stress

Try to Resolve the Problem
Avoid Things that Bring You Down
Let Some Things Go
Exercise
Relax
Eat Well
Sleep Well

Team

A collection of individuals who are committed to working together to achieve a common goal

Synergy

The idea that by working together one can achieve more than they could on their own.

4 Characteristics of Team Players

Self-discipline
Selflessness
Enthusiasm
Loyalty

Mentor

A close

Ways Mentors Can Help You

Mentors are your role models - Mentors show you how to act.
Mentors challenge you - Mentors stretch your capabilities.
Mentors are your friends.
Mentors are your guides to CAP.
Mentors are your tutors.

Stressor

Anything that causes stress

Mentor-ready Checklist

Eager to Learn
Humble
Ambitious

Listening

The process of receiving

Reasons Why People Might Not Listen Well

Thinking about what to say next.
Hearing what we expect to hear.
Not paying attention.
Being prejudiced.

Leaders spend __% of their day communicating.

70

Ways to be an Active Listener

Prepare
Adjust to the situation
Focus on key points.
Pay attention to verbal & non-verbal cues.
Think in context.
Take notes.
Confirm the message.

What are the three types of questions and what do they ask for?

Knowledge questions ask "What?" - Ask for basic facts & data.
Understanding questions ask "Why?" - Helps gain deeper understanding.
Synthesis questions ask "How?" - Explores one topic's relationship with another.

Critical Reading

The process of examining

SQ3R

Survey - Gather as much information as you can before reading.
Question - Turn titles

Air Force Definition of Leadership

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

Components of Leadership

Include the follower(s)

Assumptions about Leadership in America

You need to be a commander to lead.
Leaders are born

Roles of Leaders

Visionary
Motivator
Communicator
Expert
Teacher

Tips for Better Speaking

Know your material.
Practice.
Relax.
Visualize Yourself.
Don't Apologize.
Evaluate Yourself.

Great Man Theory

Professes that to study leadership

Trait Theory

Explains leadership in terms of the personality and character of the leader.

American Flag

Important national symbol created by the US Congress on June 14