Who's Who
The Son of Maverick's late best friend and flying partner
This leadership concept explains why Maverick keeps pushing himself to achieve more, even after hitting Mach 10.
What is achievement orientation?
This is the target the pilots must destroy during their mission
What is an enemy uranium enrichment facility?
This level of Maslow’s hierarchy is targeted by beach football, which helps the pilots build trust and relationships.
What are belongingness needs?
Acts as Maverick's mentor and supports his return to Top Gun
Who is Admiral Iceman?
This concept explains why Maverick sees his flight as a success while Cain sees it as a failure
What is the difference between performance and effectiveness?
What leadership concept is demonstrated when Maverick trusts his pilots to make decisions independently and Rooster relies on his training when the targeting equipment fails?
What is Empowerment?
Cyclone grounds Maverick after he does this without authorization, demonstrating punishment under the operant approach.
What is flying the training course without authorization?
This admiral tells Maverick that his time in the Navy is over, demonstrating the Golem effect
Who is admiral Cain?
This leadership transition requires Maverick to move from being an exceptional individual pilot to developing other pilots.
What is the Leadership Pipeline?
What motivates the pilots when they realize their mission has a purpose beyond personal achievement and recognition?
What is meaning? (meaningful work)
The pilots must fly through this type of terrain during their training and final mission.
What is a narrow Canyon?
This pilot’s complicated relationship with Maverick makes Maverick question his ability to lead.
Who is Rooster?
These three components of motivation are demonstrated when the commanders explain the mission and the effort required to complete it.
What are direction, intensity, and persistence?
What is the psychological effect called when a leader's low expectations cause someone to perform worse?
What is the Golem Effect?
This pilot is known for his confident, competitive personality and nickname.
Who is Hangman?