1. The Air Force Leader 1 1 1 1 1 1

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

3. Leadership -- What is it?
The art and science of motivating, influencing and directing Airmen to understand and accomplish the Air Force mission.

4. Leaders versus Managers
Managers control; leaders inspire
Managers have a shot-term view; leaders, a long-term view
Managers imitate; leaders originate
Managers accept the status quo; leaders challenge it

5. 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

6. Traits of Effective Leaders
Caring
Flexible
Positive
Enthusiastic
Assertive

7. Traits of Effective Leaders
Loyalty
Integrity
Decisiveness
Selflessness
Energy
Commitment

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

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

10. 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

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

12. Summary Leadership Defined Traits of Effective Leaders
Responsibilities of Effective Leaders
Preview of Leadership Topics

13. I ask our players to follow three basic rules. Do what is right
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