Leadership Secrets of the Australian Army: Learn from the best and inspire your team for great results

by Noel Turnbull

3Rs Labels Relevant activities by the leader Typical effects on trust Full-range leadership model Human Synergistics model Affective (heart) Cognition (head) Represent Lead by example Idealised influence Self-actualising Act in ways that inspire emulation ++ +++ Give direction and meaning Inspirational motivation Achievement Establish a purpose that focuses and energises ++ + Relate Treat members as valued colleagues Intellectual stimulation Humanistic-Encouraging Engage and hence build follower contribution, self-esteem and agency ++ ++ Develop individual and group identity Individualised consideration Affiliative Build social bonds that further enhance self-esteem, confidence and group identity + +++ Run the team Use team activities to build skills and work engagement Contingency-reward [Not covered] Establish a system of formal and informal rules of conduct that, directly and indirectly, continuously remind members of appropriate standards +++ ++ Encourage open-mindedness and a spirit of continuous improvement Intellectual stimulation Humanistic-Encouraging Engage and hence build follower contribution, self-esteem and agency ++