Civil Air Patrol - Learn To Lead Vol. 1

Cadet Oath

"I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly, and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state, and nation."

Peter principal

"In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of competence."

Excellence

No matter what you do or what challenge is facing you, you will give it your best effort.

Efficiency

A broad term describing how well a leader is making use of their time and other resources. Pay Attention, come prepared, focus on your goals, do it right the first time, and maximize up time to increase this.

Mentor

A close, trusted, experienced advisor.

Team

A collection of individuals who are committed to working together to achieve a common goal.. Use individual's special skills to their advantage. members look to each other for leadership.

Dialogue / Questions

A form of team work where the speaker and listener work together to share meaning.

Volunteer Service

About "selflessness". The difference between "giving" and "taking".

Core Values

Integrity First, Volunteer Service, Excellence in All We Do, & Respect

Salute

Always outdoors. Never in formation. Includes military officers, cadet officers, and senior members.

Stress

Body's response to change. Young people are more prone to this. People who lack coping skills lose battles with this.

How to Stop Procrastination

Consider your peace of mind, break the job into small pieces, jump right in, publicly commit to the work, and use rewards.

Characteristics of a Team

Diversity, Leadership, Spirit, and Power.

Goal Setting process

Dream Big Identify a specific goal and write it down List the steps needed to achieve the goal Get help and support from others Work Toward your goal 1 Step at a Time Reward Yourself

Leaders always have high rank. T or F.

F.

Threats, coercion, and extortion are used by leaders. T or F.

F.

Good listeners do this

Focus on meaning, not merely hear.

Motivation

Money, praise, positions, awards, privileges, competition, challenge, etc.

Character

Most important element that a leader needs.

Respect

Treating others how you want to be treated.

Coping Skills

Try to resolve the problem, avoid things that bring you down, let some things go, EXERCISE, relax, eat well, and sleep well.

Uniform

Vehicle of learning self-discipline, personal responsibility, and self respect.

Decision Making Process

Stop, Think, and Define the Problem Get the Facts Brainstorm & List Your Options Weigh your Options Consider your Values Decide and Act Re-evaluate the Decision

SQ3R

Survey, Question, Read, Recall, Review.

Reasons why people don't listen well

Thinking about what to say next, hearing what we expect to hear, not paying attention, and being prejudiced.

Trait theory

says leadership is in terms of the personality and character of the leader. Flaw: no one agrees on what makes a good leader.

Great man theory

says that in order to study leadership, you should study the lives of successful people. It doesn't explain how we determine who is a successful leader.

Purpose of notetaking

summarize main points.

Critical reading

the process of examining, analyzing, and evaluating the writer's message.

Why a team exists

to accomplish a mission

Feedback

when you return to the speaker the portion of the message they sent you.

American flag

most important and most recognizable national symbol.

Future Picture

Clear and Compelling description of what you want your life to look like at some point in the future.

Self-Management

The process of directing and controlling your actions so that you can achieve your goals.

Stressor

Anything that causes stress.

Position of Honor

Highest on right, lowest on left.

Flag day

June 14, 1777

Tools to Manage time

Keep a Calendar, Wear a Watch, Keep a Notepad, Create To-Do Lists, Make a Time Inventory, & Allow for flexibility and fun.

Types of Questions

Knowledge questions ask "what?" Understanding questions ask "why?" Synthesis questions ask "how?"

Accountability

Leaders must be responsible for their actions.

Ethical Trap

Leaders who make bad initial decisions often get caught in this.

Image

One person's conduct reflects everyone else in the group.

Chain of Command

Order of Authority; It reinforces the idea that everyone is accountable to another leader. Functions best when things are solved at the lowest level. Do not jump this.

How to Listen Actively

Prepare, Adjust to the situation, Focus on key points, pay attention to non-verbal & verbal cues, think in context, take notes, and confirm the message.

Customs and Courtesies.

Rooted in basic politeness and respect. Helps strengthen self-discipline and maintain a positive attitude.

Qualities of Good Team Players

Self-Discipline, Selflessness, Enthusiasm, Loyalty.

Team Spirit

Sense that connects members together an builds trust.

Time Management

The Process of Organizing and Using Your Time Wisely.

Resilience

The ability to bounce back and recover from adversity.

Self-Discipline

The ability to direct your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward a meaningful purpose.

Self-Awareness

The ability to monitor and judge your own actions.

Leadership

The art and science of influencing and directing people to accomplish the assigned mission. It's an art because it requires imagination and creative skill. It's a science because it is an academic subject that requires study, observation, and experience. Although there is no agreed upon definition.

Culture

The attitudes, customs, and values of a civilization. This influences how to approach leadership.

Synergy

The idea that by working together, a team can achieve more than each individual could on their own.

Listening

The process of receiving, deciphering, and responding to spoken and non-verbal messages. This is the most neglected communication skill.

3 Components of Leadership

The leader, the follower, and the goal.

Procrastination

The practice of putting off for no good reason a task that should be done now. Reasons: Fear of failure, uncertainty, unpleasant tasks, desire to do more fun tasks.

Attitude

The state of mind that lies behind your every action. This is a choice.

Integrity

The willingness to do what is right, when no one is looking.

Main goal of communications

To share a meaning, and not just hear or see words.

T. E. A. M.

Together Everyone Achieves More

Warrior Spirit

Tough-mindedness and tireless motivation. Defend their personal honor. Benefits - clear conscience, good reputation, environment of trust and respect.

Visionary leaders

paint an inspiring future picture for the whole team.