1. LE1-C1S1T1pg1-6 Leadership Defined

2. This lesson explores the Marine Corps definition of leadership and identifies the characteristics that successful leaders exhibit.

3. Lesson Objectives
Understand how influencing others is a key aspect of leadership.
Explain the three aspects of leadership: purpose, direction, and motivation.

4. CPS Key Word Questions (1-5)
Key Words
CPS Key Word Questions (1-5)

5. Key Words
______ – a person who is in control of a group or organization.
________ - the power to make other people agree with your opinions or do what you want.
_________ - doing what you are told.
Leader
Influence
Obedience

6. Key Words
_______ – having a good opinion of someone’s rank, character, or ideas.
__________ - having faith in your abilities or that of another.
Respect
Confidence

7. CPS Lesson Questions (1-3)
Warm Up Questions
CPS Lesson Questions (1-3)

8. Warm Up Question
How many examples of “good leaders” have you had in your personal life (e.g., friends or family)?
5-10 – I have had many good leaders in my personal life.
3-4 – I have had a few examples of good leaders in my personal life.
1-2 – I can only think of 1-2 examples.
0 – I can’t think of any examples of good leaders that I have known personally.
Example:

9. Warm Up Question The process of leadership development…
is a one time event.
is never ending.
requires self-study, education, and training.
B and C
Example:

10. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)
Opening Question
List 2-3 people you know personally that you would call a leader. What qualities do they display?
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

11. Introduction
Leadership in MCJROTC will give you the skills, confidence, and character necessary to become a good leader.
You will identify leadership behaviors you have and link those behaviors to a definition of leadership.

12. Definition
Leadership – the ability to influence, lead, or guide others to accomplish a _______.
mission
Purpose – gives others a reason for why they should do something.

13. CPS Lesson Question (3-5) Ask questions after reading each Case Study
Example:

14. Case Study #1 Question Read Case Study #1 (pg. 2-3).
Would you like to be a member of Jon’s
team?
Yes No
(CPS Lesson Question #3)

15. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)
Case Study #1 Question
What are Jon’s desirable and undesirable characteristics?
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

16. Case Study #2 Question Read Case Study #2 (pg. 3).
Would you like to be a member of Maria’s team?
Yes No
(CPS Lesson Question #4)

17. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)
Case Study #2 Question
What are Maria’s desirable and undesirable characteristics?
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

18. Case Study #3 Question Read Case Study #3 (pg. 3-4).
Would you like to be a member of Brian’s
team?
Yes No
(CPS Lesson Question #5)

19. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)
Closing Question
List 2-3 things you learned in this lesson. List 2-3 leadership characteristics you would like to adopt.
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

20. Questions

21. Copyright Information
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