Problem 1: You have been selected to take command of a unit with a mission similar to the one you are currently in. You are in a meeting with the Commander and he makes the following statement: Tell me what your leadership philosophy is for this organization? How did you come to that philosophy? What traits and leadership characteristics do you think are important for a leader to possess, and how do those apply to your leadership philosophy and success of the organization? For the second question use theories, principles, and concepts from the self-paced Leadership and Command course to support your position.
Problem 2: Conduct an interview with your squadron Commander or civilian equivalent about their most challenging leadership/command issue and how they resolved it or how they have dealt with it if it was not resolved. What influenced their decision making process, what skills/competencies did they use to resolve or address it, what best prepared them to deal with the situation, and what was the outcome (personally/organizationally)? Were there any decision they would change? Did they take criticism for any of the decisions they made, and how has that affected their professional development at their unit? What resources did they use?