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AGENDA Primary Objectives
of Leadership 14 Leadership Traits Leadership
Principles Leadership Styles What Leadership
IS and IS NOT… Quiz
WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT?
Mission comes first in war.
However, if there is no blood on the beach, put your troop’s welfare first.
Fourteen Leadership Traits Judgment Justice Dependability Initiative Decisiveness Tact Integrity Endurance Bearing Unselfishness Courage Knowledge Loyalty Enthusiasm
Justice
Giving reward and punishment according to merits of the case in question. The ability to administer
a system of rewards and punishments impartially and
consistently.
IntegrityUprightness of character and
soundness of moral principles; includes the qualities of
truthfulness and honesty.
Endurance
The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to
withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship.
Unselfishness
Avoidance of providing for one's own comfort and personal
advancement at the expense of others.
Courage
The mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a man to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness.
KnowledgeUnderstanding of
a science or an art. The range of one's information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your subordinates.
Loyalty
The quality of faithfulness to country, the service, the unit, to one's seniors, subordinates and
peers.
LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
Make sound and timely decisions.
Set the example.
Keep your subordinates informed.
LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES Know your subordinates and look out
for their welfare.
Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.
Train your subordinates as a team.
Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.
Leadership Styles Autocratic- Centered
on the leader. Demands instant obedience to orders.
Democratic- Participation from the group. Members discuss problems and arrive at solutions.
Use A Combination
Adjust your leadership style to the situation.
Some situations merit discussion; others rapid action.
**Bonus question: WHO??
RANK DOES NOT MEAN PRIVILEGE
While some privilege goes with rank, it is important to understand that workload and responsibility go UP.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
A Leader should act and LOOK like a Leader…….
If you look and act sloppy, so will your troops…
DON’T BE A HYPOCRITE
Subordinates will not respond favorably to a leader who says one thing, but does another……
BUDDY TO BOSS
Be the voice of reason
Lead in the RIGHT direction
You are now a representative of the SNSI and NSI
Praise in Public… Scold in Private
Don’t back a peer into a corner publicly
Your goal is to help fellow cadets make positive behavioral changes
Exception to every rule………