Leadership & Communication
What’s the first step of active listening?
Give full attention (no distractions).
How many minutes of exercise per week is recommended for adults?
150 minutes of moderate activity.
What’s the simple definition of emotional intelligence (EQ)?
The ability to understand and manage your own and others’ emotions.
What rank did I start at.
Airman Basic.
What’s the first step in building a budget?
Tracking your monthly income and expenses.
What leadership style focuses on developing subordinates through coaching?
Transformational leadership.
What’s the term for taking 10–60 seconds to reset your breathing under stress?
Tactical breathing.
Name one of the four major EQ components.
Self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship management.
Which year did I join The Greatest Air Force in the world.
2023
What’s an emergency fund ideally supposed to cover?
3–6 months of essential expenses.
What does the acronym “BLUF” stand for in military communication?
Bottom Line Up Front.
What’s the sleep cycle hormone that screens disrupt at night?
Melatonin.
What’s the skill of recognizing emotions in the moment called?
Emotional self-awareness.
Car
Nissan Sentra 2017.
What’s the term for money earned after taxes and deductions?
Net income (take-home pay).
Name one benefit of giving specific feedback rather than general.
It makes expectations clear and actionable.
What’s the mental habit of reframing negative thoughts?
Cognitive restructuring.
What’s the term for intentionally delaying emotional reactions to think clearly?
Emotional regulation or pause practice.
How many romantic relationships? Many I assume?
1.
What’s the advantage of starting retirement savings early, even with small amounts?
Compound interest — money grows exponentially over time.
What’s the feedback method that uses “situation → behavior → impact”?
SBI Feedback Model.
What does “HRV” stand for, and why does it matter?
Heart Rate Variability — indicator of stress and recovery.
What is empathy not?
Fixing someone’s problem — it’s understanding and validating emotions, not solving.
Family Business name or industry.
Pustee Foods.
What’s the “50/30/20 rule”?
A budgeting guideline: 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings/debt payoff.