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The Air Force Leader

The Air Force Leader. Overview . Leadership Defined Traits of Effective Leaders Responsibilities of Effective Leaders Preview of Leadership Topics. Leadership -- What is it?. “The presence of an influence relationship between two or more persons.”

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The Air Force Leader

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  1. The Air Force Leader

  2. Overview • Leadership Defined • Traits of Effective Leaders • Responsibilities of Effective Leaders • Preview of Leadership Topics

  3. Leadership -- What is it? “The presence of an influence relationship between two or more persons.” Hollander and Julian, 1959

  4. Leadership -- What is it? The process by which an agent induces a subordinate to behave in a desired manner Bennis, 1959

  5. Leadership -- What is it? An interpersonal relationship in which others comply because they want to, not because they have to. Merton, 1959; Hogan, Curphy and Hogan, 1994

  6. Leadership -- What is it? Transforming followers, creating visions of the goals they may obtain, and articulating the ways they may obtain those goals. Bass, 1985; Tichy and Devanna, 1986

  7. Leadership -- What is it? Directing and coordinating the work of group members. Fielder, 1967

  8. Leadership -- What is it? Creating and environment in which good people can accomplish great things. General John Michael Loh

  9. Leadership -- What is it? The process of influencing an organized group toward accomplishing its goal. Roach and Behling, 1984

  10. Leadership -- What is it? The leader’s job is to create conditions for the team to be effective. Ginnett, 1996

  11. Leaders versus Managers • Managers control; leaders inspire • Managers have a shot-term view; leaders, a long-term view • Managers ask how and when; leaders ask what and how • Managers imitate; leaders originate • Managers accept the status quo; leaders challenge it

  12. Leaders versus Managers • Managers do things right; leaders do the right thing • Managers are rational; leaders are emotional • Managers lead with their head; leaders lead with their heart • Managers administer; leaders innovate • Managers maintain; leaders develop

  13. Traits of Effective Leaders • Caring • Flexible • Positive • Enthusiastic • Assertive

  14. Traits of Effective Leaders • Loyalty • Integrity • Decisiveness • Selflessness • Energy • Commitment

  15. Leadership Skills • Organized • Communicates well • Solves problems • Takes care of people • Sets the example

  16. Leadership Responsibilities • Maintain absolute integrity • Know his/her stuff • Declare his/her expectations • Show uncommon commitment • Expect positive results • Take care of people • Put duty before self • Get out in front

  17. Leadership Principles • Take care of your people • Motivate • Know the job • Know yourself • Set the example • Communicate • Equip your troops • Accept responsibility • Develop teamwork • Be a follower • Educate yourself and others

  18. Preview of Leadership Topics • Air Force Core Values • Team Building • Communication Skills • Managing Diversity

  19. Summary • Leadership Defined • Traits of Effective Leaders • Responsibilities of Effective Leaders • Preview of Leadership Topics

  20. I ask our players to follow three basic rules. Do what is right. Do your very best. Treat others like you'd like to be treated. Those rules answer the three basic questions we ask of every player, and every player asks of us. The questions are: Can I trust you? Are you committed? Do you care about me? Coach Lou Holtz Former Head Coach University of South Carolina

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