1. Air Force Leadership

2. “Leaders do not abruptly appear fully developed and ready to perform
“Leaders do not abruptly appear fully developed and ready to perform. A growth period must occur to allow young leaders time to mature into the responsibilities required of senior institutional leader and commanders.”
General Norton A. Schwartz,
Former CSAF

3. Overview Air Force Doctrine Volume II—Leadership
Foundational Doctrine Statements
Fundamental Elements of Air Force Leadership
Components of Air Force Leadership

4. Air Force Doctrine Volume II—Leadership
Purpose - Establish doctrinal guidance for leadership and force development
Application (Total Force)
Active Duty
Air Force Reserve
Air National Guard
Civilians

5. Air Force Doctrine Volume II—Leadership
Scope
Baseline for all Air Force leaders
Essential for mission success
Describes the proper use of air and space forces in military operations
Guide to exercise professional judgment rather than a set of inflexible rules

6. Foundational Doctrine Statements
Leadership is the art and science of motivating, influencing, and directing Airmen to understand and accomplish the Air Force mission
Leadership does not equal command, but ALL commanders should be leaders
Air Force ethic consists of three fundamental and enduring values: Integrity, Service, and Excellence

7. Foundational Doctrine Statements
Abilities of a leader can be improved through deliberate use of force development, built from education, training, and experience.
Can someone be a born leader?

8. Elements of AF Leadership
Mission – Objective or task to be accomplished
Airmen – Execute and accomplish the mission

9. Elements of AF Leadership
Mission – Why we are here!
Primary Task
Motivate, influence, and direct people to carry out the mission

10. Elements of AF Leadership
Airmen – Heart of the organization
Perform the mission
Leader must care for, support, and develop people
Never forget the importance of “Airmen” (Total Force)

11. Elements of AF Leadership
Any Air Force member can be a leader and can positively influence others
Vast majority of Air Force leaders are not commanders
Members simultaneously serve as both leaders and followers at every level of the Air Force

12. Elements of AF Leadership
Effective leadership transforms human potential into effective performance in the present and prepares capable leaders for the future.

13. Components of AF Leadership
Institutional Competencies
Qualities coupled with occupational skill sets that Air Force leaders develop as they progress along levels of increased responsibility

14. Components of AF Leadership
Leadership Levels and Competencies

15. Components of AF Leadership
Institutional Competencies
Personal Leadership – Face-to-face, interpersonal relations that directly influence human behavior and values
People/Team Leadership – Interpersonal and team building relationships that create a healthy climate
Organizational Leadership – Establishing structure, allocating resources, and articulating strategic vision

16. Components of AF Leadership
Personal Leadership Competencies
Embodies Airman Culture
Ethical Leadership
Followership
Warrior Ethos
Develops Self

17. Components of AF Leadership
Personal Leadership Competencies
Communicating
Speaking and Writing
Active Listening

18. Components of AF Leadership
People/Team Competencies
Leading People
Develops and Inspires Others
Takes Care of People
Fosters Diversity
Fostering Collaborative Relationships
Builds Teams and Coalitions
Negotiating

19. Components of AF Leadership
Organizational
Employing Military Capabilities
Operational and Strategic Art
Leverage Technology
Unit, Air Force, Joint, and Coalition Capabilities
Non-adversarial Crisis Response
Enterprise Perspective
Enterprise Structure and Relationships
Government Organization and Processes
Global, Regional, and Cultural Awareness
Strategic Communication

20. Components of AF Leadership
Organizational
Managing Organizations and Resources
Resource Stewardship
Change Management
Continuous Improvement
Strategic Thinking
Vision
Decision-Making
Adaptability

21. Components of AF Leadership
Leadership Actions – Decisive actions leaders use to influence and improve their units in order to accomplish their military mission
Influence
Communication
Motivation
Standards
Decisiveness
Improve Development and Learning
Accomplish - Enhanced by influence & improvement

22. Summary Air Force Doctrine Volume II—Leadership
Foundational Doctrine Statements
Fundamental Elements of Air Force Leadership
Components of Air Force Leadership

23. “We intend to develop leaders who motivate teams, mentor subordinates, and train successors.”
General John P. Jumper Former CSAF