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

12. 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

13. 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

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
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