1. Leadership Factors

2. Lesson Overview What are the basic elements of leadership?What are the basic elements of leadership? Chapter 7, Lesson 1

3. Leadership Examples Inspiring LeadershipInspiring LeadershipInspiring LeadershipInspiring Leadership Good or Bad Leadership?Good or Bad Leadership? –Did he inspire? –Was a positive result achieved? Chapter 7, Lesson 1

4. Warm Up Questions CPS Questions (1-2) Chapter 7, Lesson 1

5. Quick Write Think of a leader you admire—in the news, at school, at work, or in your community Write a list of the five things you admire most about that person. How many of those aspects of the leader seem like personality traits? How many seem like learned behaviors? (Note: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS.) Chapter 7, Lesson 1

6. Basic Elements of Leadership Basic Elements of Leadership Leadership is the art of influencing and directing people to accomplish the missionLeadership is the art of influencing and directing people to accomplish the mission Being a leader means more than winning an election or receiving a titleBeing a leader means more than winning an election or receiving a title A leader directs others toward a common goalA leader directs others toward a common goal Any member can be a leader when he or she influences the others to help the group reach its goalAny member can be a leader when he or she influences the others to help the group reach its goal Chapter 7, Lesson 1

7. Basic Elements of Leadership Basic Elements of Leadership By learning the answers to these questions, you can become a more effective leader How do people interact in groups?How do people interact in groups? What types of leadership do they respond to?What types of leadership do they respond to? What types of leadership turn them off?What types of leadership turn them off? How do successful leaders work with people?How do successful leaders work with people? Chapter 7, Lesson 1

8. The Air Force Leadership Concept The Air Force Leadership Concept The Air Force’s concept of leadership has two elements:The Air Force’s concept of leadership has two elements: –the mission –and the people who must carry out the mission Photo courtesy of Google Images Chapter 7, Lesson 1

9. The Air Force Leadership Concept The Air Force Leadership Concept Mission—The primary task of an organization is to perform its missionMission—The primary task of an organization is to perform its mission The leader’s primary responsibility is to lead team members to carry out the mission successfullyThe leader’s primary responsibility is to lead team members to carry out the mission successfully Yet a leader must never forget the importance of the team’s peopleYet a leader must never forget the importance of the team’s people Chapter 7, Lesson 1

10. The Air Force Leadership Concept The Air Force Leadership Concept People—People perform the missionPeople—People perform the mission They are the heart of the organizationThey are the heart of the organization Without their support, any team will failWithout their support, any team will fail A leader’s responsibilities include caring for and supporting team membersA leader’s responsibilities include caring for and supporting team members Photo Courtesy of Ilene Perlmam Chapter 7, Lesson 1

11. Learning Check #1 CPS Questions (3-4) Chapter 7, Lesson 1

12. Air Force Core Values Air Force Core Values form the foundation of an organization that runs on trustAir Force Core Values form the foundation of an organization that runs on trust They are:They are: These values support the mission of individual teams and the entire Air ForceThese values support the mission of individual teams and the entire Air Force Integrity first Service before self Excellence in all we do Photo courtesy of Google Images Chapter 7, Lesson 1

13. Integrity First Integrity is a character traitIntegrity is a character trait Integrity first is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is lookingIntegrity first is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking It is a “moral compass” or inner voiceIt is a “moral compass” or inner voice Photo courtesy of Google Images Chapter 7, Lesson 1

14. Integrity First CourageCourage HonestyHonesty ResponsibilityResponsibility AccountabilityAccountability JusticeJustice OpennessOpenness Self-respectSelf-respect HumilityHumility Photo courtesy of Google Images Chapter 7, Lesson 1

15. Service Before Self Service before self tells us that a leader’s duties take precedence over personal desiresService before self tells us that a leader’s duties take precedence over personal desires At the very least, it includes the following behaviors:At the very least, it includes the following behaviors: –rule following –respect for others –discipline and self-control self-control –faith in the system Chapter 7, Lesson 1

16. Excellence in All We Do Excellence in all we do directs you to develop a passion for improvement and innovation to help you and your organization accomplish and perform:Excellence in all we do directs you to develop a passion for improvement and innovation to help you and your organization accomplish and perform: Air Force ExcellenceAir Force Excellence –product/service excellence –personal excellence –community excellence –resources excellence –operations excellence Courtesy of Google Images Chapter 7, Lesson 1

17. Learning Check #2 CPS Questions (5-6) Chapter 7, Lesson 1

18. Reasons for Recognizing the Core Values Reasons for Recognizing the Core Values To support personal integrityTo support personal integrity To support the profession of armsTo support the profession of arms To support the ethical climate of the organizationTo support the ethical climate of the organization To support professional conductTo support professional conduct Chapter 7, Lesson 1

19. Personal Integrity The first reason for recognizing the Core Values is:The first reason for recognizing the Core Values is: Everyone must accept accountability and practice justiceEveryone must accept accountability and practice justice This means that all people must possess Integrity firstThis means that all people must possess Integrity first Photo courtesy of Clipart.com Chapter 7, Lesson 1

20. Profession of Arms The second reason for recognizing the Core Values is:The second reason for recognizing the Core Values is: –they point to what is universal and unchanging in the profession of arms Photo courtesy of Clipart.com Chapter 7, Lesson 1

21. Profession of Arms The values are road signs inviting us to consider key features of the professional service:The values are road signs inviting us to consider key features of the professional service: –they cannot point to everything Photo courtesy of Clipart.com Chapter 7, Lesson 1

22. Ethical Climate The third reason for recognizing the Core Values is:The third reason for recognizing the Core Values is: –they help us get a fix on the ethical climate of the organization Big-ticket scandals grow out of a climate of ethical corrosionBig-ticket scandals grow out of a climate of ethical corrosion In a climate of corrosion, the Core Values are like a slap in the faceIn a climate of corrosion, the Core Values are like a slap in the face How far have you strayed from integrity, service, and excellence?How far have you strayed from integrity, service, and excellence? Chapter 7, Lesson 1

23. Professional Conduct The fourth reason for recognizing the Core Values is:The fourth reason for recognizing the Core Values is: They help us evaluate the climate of the organizationThey help us evaluate the climate of the organization –they also serve as beacons bringing us back to the path of professional conduct The Core Values allow usThe Core Values allow us to transform a climate of to transform a climate of corrosion into a climate of corrosion into a climate of ethical commitment ethical commitment Chapter 7, Lesson 1

24. Learning Check #3 CPS Questions (7-8) Chapter 7, Lesson 1

25. Review Leadership is the art of influencing and directing people to accomplish the missionLeadership is the art of influencing and directing people to accomplish the mission The Air Force’s concept of leadership has two elements: the mission and the people who must carry out the missionThe Air Force’s concept of leadership has two elements: the mission and the people who must carry out the mission The Air Force Core Values are integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we doThe Air Force Core Values are integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do Chapter 7, Lesson 1

26. Review Integrity first is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is lookingIntegrity first is the willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking Service before self tells us that a leader’s duties take precedence over personal desiresService before self tells us that a leader’s duties take precedence over personal desires Excellence in all we do directs you to develop a passion for improvement and innovation to help you and your organization accomplish and performExcellence in all we do directs you to develop a passion for improvement and innovation to help you and your organization accomplish and perform Chapter 7, Lesson 1

27. Review Four reasons to recognize the Air Force Core Values:Four reasons to recognize the Air Force Core Values: –to support personal integrity –to support the profession of arms –to support the ethical climate of the organization –to support professional conduct Chapter 7, Lesson 1

28. 28 Questions? Chapter 7, Lesson 1