CAP Mitchell Leadership Set

Professional

someone who (1) has a habit of putting the community's interest above their own, (2) has special skills, and (3) holds himself and his peers to an ethical code

Standard

an established requirement, a principle by which something can be judged

Creed

a formal system of belief intended to guide someone's actions

Military Bearing

How those in uniform carry themselves; includes physical posture, mental attitude, how faithfully customs and courtesies are rendered, etc.

First-Line Supervisor

A leader who oversees entry-level people, the lowest ranking member of a leadership staff

Responsibilities of the NCO

Epitomize the Core Values, Guide Instruct and Mentor, Support the Leader, Reward People, Correct People, Career Counsel, and Keep Learning

Technically Ready, Physically Ready, and Mentally Ready

Air Forces Three Requirements for NCO Readiness

Servant Leadership

the form of leadership wear the leader sees himself or herself primarily as the servant of the team

Coaching

is the process through which leaders try to solve performance problems and develop their people

the goal of coaching

To help the coachee reach a higher level of success

Open-Ended Question

a question that requires more than a "yes" or "no"

Supervise

means to observe and direct people in the fulfillment of the mission

Punishment

a negative consequence

Constructive Discipline

a learning process that provides an opportunity for positive growth

Motivation

is the reason for action and is that which gives purpose and direction to a behavior; it is your "why"

Intrinsic Rewards

are motivators at work within you

Extrinsic Rewards

are motivators at work outside of you

Strategic, Operational, Tactical Arenas

The three leadership arenas

Command Intent

is the leader's concise expression of purpose

Desired-End State

What a leader hopes to achieve; what the world will look like when the goal has been ment

Initiative

is the ability to make sound judgments and act independently

Dissent

To express an opinion that differs from the official view

The Seven Needs of a Team

Common goals, Leadership, Involvement from All, Good Morale, Open Communication, Mutual Respect, and Ways to resolve Conflict

Critical Thinking

is a self-guided, self-disciplined thinking which attempts to reason at a highest level of quality in a fair-minded way; is a habit of being guided by universal values of logic and a deep respect for truth

Clarity

calls for critical thinkers to express their ideas such that people know exactly what thoughts are racing through their brains

Accuracy

demands that critical thinkers express their ideas such that people will know exactly what thoughts are racing through their brains

Precision

means what they say and say what they mean

Relevance

calls for the support claims to advance the overall argument

Depth

the willingness to examine every imaginable complexity or factor bearing on an issue

Breadth

concerns how far across either side he or she is willing to look when considering an issue

Logic

what an argument is called when one point supports the next and the conclusions flow natural

Big Picture Thinking

is the practice of stepping back from an issue or problem so as to make more of it in

Focused Thinking

is the practice of intensely studying an issue, trying to see it clearly, and not becoming distracted by other issues that are somewhat related to, but different from, the specific question at hand

Realistic Thinking

is an approach where the leader tries to see the world for how it actually is, not what we may wish it to be

Shared Thinking

involves valuing the thoughts and ideas of others

Synergy

the belief that the team is greater than the sum of its parts

Emotional Insecurity

the biggest obstacle to shared thinking

Logical Fallacy

is an error of reasoning

Fallacy

a mistake in logic; bad reasoning that corrupts a line of thoughts

Intellectual Honesty

honesty in the acquisition, analysis, and transmission, of ideas

Creative Thinking

is concentration plus imagination

Status Quo

the existing state of fairs; the way something has always been done

Left Brain Thinking

Analysis, logic, science, math

Right Brain Thinking

Emotions, intuition, art, creativity

Flowcharts

are simply visual representations of the major steps in a process

Widget

A fake, universal name for the thing an organization makes

Learning Objective

describes what a student should know, feel, or be able to do at the end of the lesson

Lecture

is an oral presentation of information, concepts, or principles that will lead students toward fulfillment of a learning objective

Guided Discussion

is an instructor-controlled group process in which students share information and experiences to achieve a learning objective

Demonstration-Performance

is a process-driven approach to training that is used when students need to physically practice new skills

Experiential Learning

is an umbrella term covering games, role-playing, hands-on-activities, service projects, problem-solving challenges and more

Simulation

seeks to replicate the conditions of a job as realistically as possible

Evaluation

is an attempt to check whether each student fulfilled the learning objectives

Personality

is the sum of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make someone unique

"Nature vs Nurture"

asks whether it is inborn qualities or personal experiences that shape who you are

Tabula Rosa

Latin for "blank slate"

The Blank Slate Theory

states that every newborn baby is born as if their mind were a blank slate onto which they right thoughts and experiences

The Birth Order Theory

contends that a person's rank within their family can have an effect on their personality and intelligence

Charisma

"is the sparkle in people that money can't buy. It's an invisible energy with visible effects."

The Johari Window

is a tool for exploring our self-perception

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

merely attempts to describe our different flavors of personality

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

the basic theory that says individuals are motivated by unfulfilled needs

Defense Mechanisms

activate to protect us from psychological injury

Displacement

occurs when someone redirects feelings about something onto something less threatening

Projection

is the act of takings one's own unacknowledged thoughts or feelings and and falsely attributing them to something else

Rationalization

is when someone devises reassuring or self-serving explanations for their behavior

Intellectualize

a person tries to remove the emotional side of a situation and instead examines their problem in a excessively abstract way

Denial

is a mechanism in which a person fails to acknowledge facts that should be apparent to others

Suppression

is when a person knows they have anxieties or problems, but they set them aside, choosing not to even thing about them

Withdrawal

entitles removing one's self from events, people, things, etc., that bring to mind painful thoughts and feelings

Conflict

is a disagreement through which individuals perceive a threat to their needs, interests, or concerns

Avoidance

occurs when leaders recognize conflict exists but they choose not to engage the situation

Denial

is when a leader refuses to acknowledge the conflict exists

Concession

when one party yields a right or benefit in hopes that the other will yield an equivalent right of benefit

Compromise

is an attempt to create a win/win situation

The Zero-Game Sum

sees conflict in only win/lose terms

Mediation

is an attempt to resolve conflict by using a third party to facilitate a solution

Prejudice

means to pre-judge someone

Retaliation

is when someone seeks revenge against someone who objects to harassment or discrimination

People

make the organization

Emotional Intelligence

is the intelligent use of of your emotions by making your emotions work for you by using them to help guide your behavior and thinking in way that will enhance your results

Self-Awareness

being aware of our mood and thoughts about that mood

Appraisals

"all the different impressions, interpretations, evaluations, and expectations, you have about yourself, people, and situations"

Self-Fulfilled Prophecy

occurs when your prediction or expectation leads to your fears or hopes becoming real

Managing Emotions

means managing your emotions

Solemnity

the quality of being serious and dignified

Inner Dialogue

talking to yourself

Automatic Thoughts

"thoughts that spontaneously pop put"

Motivational Self-Statements

are simple expressions of belief in oneself

Mental Imagery

picturing yourself in a situation

Flow

is the feeling people enjoy when they are so absorbed in a task that they forget about all of their worries

Empathy

is understanding, being aware of, and being sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another

Interpersonal Skill

involves developing and maintaining positive relationships with others

Transformation Leadership

in which a person strives to heighten the motivation and morality of himself and his followers

Transaction Leadership

in which an exchange takes place between a leader and follower

Idealized Influence

refers to a the leader's principles and standards having the power to attract followers

Inspirational Motivation

describes leaders who "communicate high expectations to followers, inspiring them to become committed to and a part of the shared vision in an organization"

"Yes" Man

a follower who is overly-eager to please his or her leader without truly thinking things through. always reply yes to every question, statement, or request of the leader, even if the follower knows the leader is wrong

Individualized Consideration

describes leaders who are supportive of followers, listen closely to them, an acknowledge their unique needs

Contingent

occurring only when certain conditions are met