6-22 Army Leadership

Question 1

What is an Army Leader?

Answer 1

An Army leader is anyone who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals

Question 2

What is Leadership?

Answer 2

Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction and motivation to accomplish the mission and improve the organization

Question 3

What is toxic leadership?

Answer 3

Toxic leadership is a combination of self-centered attitudes, motivations and behaviors that have adverse effects in subordinates, the organization, and mission performance.

Question 4

Can a Toxic leader still achieve results?

Answer 4

Yes, but only short term results where followers respond to the positional power of their leader to fulfill requests

Question 5

What are the three levels of leadership?

Answer 5

Direct, Organizational, Strategic

Question 6

What are the three Leader Attributes?

Answer 6

Character, presence, intellect

Question 7

What are the three Leader Competencies?

Answer 7

Leads, Develops, Achieves

Question 8

What does a Leader taking care of people involve?

Answer 8

Create and sustain a positive climate through open communications, trust, cohesion and teamwork

Question 9

What does a leader taking care of people involve?

Answer 9

Creating and sustaining a positive climate through open communications, trust, cohesion and teamwork

Question 10

What are the things that a good follower must learn?

Answer 10

Learning loyalty, subordination, respect for superiors and even and how to lodge a candid disagreement.

Question 11

What does character refer to?

Answer 11

The internal identity of the leader

Question 12

What does presence refer to?

Answer 12

How others see the leader “, the leaders outward appearance, demeanor, actions and words

Question 13

What does intellect refer to?

Answer 13

The abilities and knowledge the leader possesses to think and interact with others; the mental and social faculties the leader applies in the act of leading

Question 14

What are the fire requirements and expectations of the lead competency?

Answer 14

Leads others; Extends influence beyond the chain of command; builds trust; leads by example; communicates

Question 15

How do leaders develop?

Answer 15

When the individual desires to improve and invest effort, when his or her superior supports development, and when the organizational climate values learning

Question 16

When developing subordinates, what should a leader provide?

Answer 16

Resources the subordinate needs to succeed, makes expectations clear, and provides positive and meaningful feedback

Question 17

What must Leaders Communicate Effectively?

Answer 17

Leaders communicate to convey clear understanding of what needs to be done and why