Leadership Responsibility
Leadership Beyond Title
Leadership Beyond Title
Leadership is often indicated by a person's title or position of authority. But leadership is an ability we can all develop, cultivate, and expand upon.
Definition of "Lead"
Lead Definition
Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines the word lead as:
- "To guide on a way especially by going in advance", OR
- "To direct on a course or in a direction"
Definition of Military Leader
Military Leader Definition
A military leader is considered to be:
- "A person who directs a military force or unit", OR
- "One who has commanding authority or influence"
Leadership as Moral Quality
Leadership = Moral Quality
Leadership, as a moral quality put into action through a command or leadership role, can serve to:
- Move mountains
- Move people over, around, or through mountains, whichever is required
USAF Definition
USAF Leading Definition
Another way of looking at leading in the USAF can be recognized as the art and science of accomplishing the USAF mission by motivating, influencing, and directing Airmen.
Two Central Elements
2 Central Elements
This highlights two central elements:
- The mission, objective, or task to be accomplished
- The Airmen who will accomplish it
Science vs Art of Leadership
Science of Leadership
The science of leadership being observed and studied refers to the methods and understanding of what leadership is.
Art of Leadership
The art of leadership, being personal and subjective, refers to the demonstration and application of leading.