Air Force Doctrine Document: Definition Of Leadership
BUSI504
Forum 2
Key Term
Leadership
Definition Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 1-1 defines leadership as the art and science of influencing and directing people to accomplish the mission. This tried-and-true definition is one we’ve all heard before, and chances are we’ll hear it again. However, looking at other definitions, it is apparent most people define leadership in similar terms. DuBrin (2012) defines leadership as the ability to inspire confidence and support among the people who are needed to achieve organizational goals. Other experts say, “Leadership is the activity of influencing people to strive willingly for group objectives” or “interpersonal influence exercised in a situation and directed, through the communication …show more content…
I’d walk through fire for you” (Lauber, 2013, p. 29). Even though this type of commitment is portrayed in movies- automatic and complete enthusiastic commitment – it is a true rarity. More times than not, a supervisor usually gets quiet acceptance and begrudging commitment when they are handing out assignments to their team. In order to build commitment, a leader must build cooperation and participation over time with a bit of …show more content…
Lauber states that this myth is probably the most damaging myth in today’s skill-driven team environment. The idea behind this myth is the “belief that execution from a team demands adrenaline surges, rousing speeches and lots of shouting” (Lauber, 2013, p. 29). With this statement, Lauber is stating that Bill Pullman did not have to stand out on a platform, in front of an F-16, giving the “best speech ever”, to motivate the crowd in the movie Independence Day – a quick and simple mission brief would have sufficed. In reality, these types of speeches really do have their place – “Military units and sports teams are perfect for this type of leadership” (Lauber, 2013, p.
Forum 2
Key Term
Leadership
Definition Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 1-1 defines leadership as the art and science of influencing and directing people to accomplish the mission. This tried-and-true definition is one we’ve all heard before, and chances are we’ll hear it again. However, looking at other definitions, it is apparent most people define leadership in similar terms. DuBrin (2012) defines leadership as the ability to inspire confidence and support among the people who are needed to achieve organizational goals. Other experts say, “Leadership is the activity of influencing people to strive willingly for group objectives” or “interpersonal influence exercised in a situation and directed, through the communication …show more content…
I’d walk through fire for you” (Lauber, 2013, p. 29). Even though this type of commitment is portrayed in movies- automatic and complete enthusiastic commitment – it is a true rarity. More times than not, a supervisor usually gets quiet acceptance and begrudging commitment when they are handing out assignments to their team. In order to build commitment, a leader must build cooperation and participation over time with a bit of …show more content…
Lauber states that this myth is probably the most damaging myth in today’s skill-driven team environment. The idea behind this myth is the “belief that execution from a team demands adrenaline surges, rousing speeches and lots of shouting” (Lauber, 2013, p. 29). With this statement, Lauber is stating that Bill Pullman did not have to stand out on a platform, in front of an F-16, giving the “best speech ever”, to motivate the crowd in the movie Independence Day – a quick and simple mission brief would have sufficed. In reality, these types of speeches really do have their place – “Military units and sports teams are perfect for this type of leadership” (Lauber, 2013, p.