LE ROTC Test
thinking affect problem solving
problem solving puts thinking to work for accomplishment, takes the problem apart, demands a solution
Maslow's hierarchy
ranking or series of steps, specific order of different levels of needs, physical or psychological needs, safety and security needs, belonging needs, esteem needs, self- actualization
improve communication
focus your message, magnify the listener's attention, penetrate barriers and listen actively
courage important in a leader
in order to withstand danger, fear, and difficulty
barriers of effective communication
internal and external noise
patience important in a leader
it is the ability that leaders need to bear difficulty, delay, frustration, or pain without complaint
positive attitudes affect actions
positive attitude will make you a happier and more successful person all around
important positive outlook
your outlook will determine your attitude and approach on life
encoding and decoding
turning the message into symbols of meaning, turning the channeled, encoded message into meeting
communication cues
unconscious ways of communicating true intention and meaning
organizing a presentation
with introductions, transitions, and a conclusion
prepare to speak
analyze, purpose, research, support ideas, organize outline, draft, edit, and fight for feedback
defense mechanisms
behaviors people use to deal with anxiety, stress, or pressure
why is listening important
failure to listen could get you in trouble and hurt
feedback important
feedback closes the communication loop, feedback assures the sender that the message is understood
perspective mold understanding of life
perspective gives you your way of seeing, it's your take on the world and your world view
integrity and credibility important element of a positive attitude
a positive attitude is a product of credibility and integrity
actions reveal your attitudes
actions are in direct harmony with your attitudes
types of speaking
briefing, lectures, and speeches
personality shape perspective and motivation
by influencing what you think is important or not important
cultivation a healthy perspective
by keeping an open mind and seeing things the way they really are
visual support
by using visual aids in order to illustrate, clarify, give testimony, and statistics
standards for critical thinking
clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance, depth, breadth, logic, significance and fairness
parts of thinking
concepts, theories, solutions, outcomes, purpose, points of view, assumptions, implications, consequences, data, facts, inferences, and judgements
perseverance important in leader
leaders must be determined to accomplish their goals and never give up
myths about listening
listening and hearing are the same
bad listening habits
listening for what you expect to hear rather than what is actually said
listening vs. hearing
listening is a focused, conscious activity
methods of presentation
manuscript, impromptu, and extemporaneous
types of listening
passive, competitive, active, reflective
perspective mold purposes, passions, and practices
perspective drives your purpose, passions, and practices you follow
practicing effective listening
restate, acknowledge, summarize, note take and frame
communication process
sender, receiver, feedback
leader
someone who is able to influence or guide other people toward a shared goal
critical thinking
the ability to explore issues, problems, decisions, or options from many angles
thinking
the function of the mind that makes sense of events and helps you figure out what is going around you
presentation skills
the image you project as a speaker
critical reading
thinking carefully about what is read, to develop understanding
thinking affect decision making
thinking is the base of decision making
purpose of speaking effectively
to become a better, more confident and convincing speaker
