Wright Brothers Exam Review

What is the first step in leadership?

Learning how to lead yourself

When studying the art of leadership, what is the most important element?

Character

What do leaders defend?

Warriors defend something valuable- their personal honor

Which benefit of the warrior spirit leads to stronger friendships?

Environment of trust and respect.

What is the warrior spirit?

The warrior spirit is a condition of the heart. The Air Force describes it as tough-mindedness and tireless motivation.

What are the four core values?

Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Volunteer Service

Which core value can be described as doing the right thing even when no one is watching?

Integrity

Which Core Value challenges you to defend human dignity?

Respect

What does genuine self-awareness require?

Genuine self-awareness requires incredible honesty.

What are the origins of the salute?

It started in the age of chivalry in middle ages between kings and knights.

What is self-management?

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

What is a, "Future picture?"

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

What is procrastination?

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

What is stress?

Stress is the body's response to change

Who is more prone to stress?

Young people are more prone to stress than adults

Which team characteristic is defined by one person's strength helping to overcome another person's weakness?

Team diversity

Who do team members look to for leadership?

Team members often look to one another - Not just their boss - For leadership.

Who is a mentor?

A mentor is a close, trusted, experienced advisor.

Much of what we know about leadership is rooted in what?

Social sciences like psychology, political science, and sociology.

A mechanic works with wrenches, an accountant works with numbers, what does a leader work with?

A leader works with people.

In leadership, the team exists for what reason?

The mission is the reason why the team exists.

What is the Air Force's official view on leadership?

No reference is made to the leader having a certain rank or position.

How did John F. Kennedy convince the nation that we needed to go to the moon?

Kennedy linked his moon challenge with our stature as a world power.

What is Great Man Theory?

Great man theory professes that to study leadership, focus on the life stories of successful people.

What does Great Man Theory fail to do?

Experience, education, and situation have a much greater impact on leadership than the great man theory acknowledges.

Which theory searches for special qualities that distinguish leaders from followers?

Trait theory

When did Congress create the U.S. flag?

June 4, 1777