1. The 11 Leadership Principles
LE1-C1S3T3pg41-46 The 11 Leadership Principles

2. This lesson explains and provides examples of the 11 Leadership Principles.

3. Lesson Objectives
Describe and provide an example of the 11 Leadership Principles.
Explain how the 11 Leadership Principles apply to the MCJROTC.
Describe how the 11 Leadership Principles promote effective leadership.
Example:

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

5. Key Words
_______ - an action that is intended to help someone achieve what they want in a particular situation
________ - when you can do something very well
___________ - someone that has a less important position than you in the organization you work for
_________ - when you believe something that has happened was unfair
Tactical
Proficient
Subordinates
Grievances

6. CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)
Warm Up Questions
CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

7. Opening Question
List 2-3 of the 11 Leadership Principles that you consider personal “strengths.” Why?
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

8. 1. Self-Knowledge and Improvement
The first and most important leadership principle is to “Know Yourself and Seek Self-Improvement.”
Steps for self-improvement:
Discover your strengths and weaknesses through self-evaluation and evaluating others.
Seek self-improvement through study and observation.
Set definite goals for yourself.

9. 2. Be Technically and Tactically Proficient
Technical and tactical training can be gained through books, classroom instruction, or on-the-job training.
Steps for technical and tactical proficiency:
Seek a well-rounded education
Take a variety of courses
Practice the MCJROTC principles
Study and research
Associate with capable leaders

10. 3. Know your Subordinates
You should know and understand the behavior of each cadet in your unit and how they react in different situations.
Always place your unit’s welfare before your own.
Concern yourself with your unit’s physical AND mental health.

11. 4. Keep Your Subordinates Informed
You must inform your cadets of all happenings that will affect them and give reasons as to why things are to be done.
A leader should use the ________________ to pass on information.
Be alert to rumors within your unit and replace them with the truth.
chain of command

12. 5. Set the Example
As a leader, it is your responsibility to set standards for your unit by your personal example. Lead by your:
Appearance
Conduct
Performance

13. CPS Lesson Question (3-5)
Example:

14. 6. Insure the Task Is Understood, Supervised, and Accomplished
Make sure your unit knows what is expected of them through communication and supervision.
Communication:
Speak to your cadets at a level they will understand.
Not down to them
Not over their heads

15. 6. Insure the Task Is Understood, Supervised, and Accomplished
Make sure your unit knows what is expected of them through communication and supervision.
Supervision:
Lack of supervision may result in inaccuracy of a task and therefore is continuous
But over-supervision can hurt initiative

16. 7. Training Your Subordinates as a Team
Teamwork is a give-and-take situation where individuals give their best to the unit; and in turn, the unit provides individuals with security, recognition, and a sense of accomplishment.

17. 8. Make Sound and Timely Decisions
A leader must be able to rapidly evaluate a situation and make an accurate decision based on that evaluation.
Steps for making sound and timely decisions:
Plan ahead for situations
Announce your decisions in a timely manner to allow your cadets time to prepare
Consider advice and suggestions

18. 9. Develop a Sense of Responsibility among Your Subordinates
Mutual respect and confidence can be developed between leaders and subordinates by assigning tasks and delegating authority.
_________ your cadets’ accomplishments when they demonstrate responsibility, resourcefulness, and initiative.
____________ of cadets in private; never in the presence of personnel whom they command or lead.
Recognize
Correct errors

19. 10. Employ Your Command in Accordance with Its Capabilities
Your unit cannot complete a task that it has not yet been trained for. Failure of such a task causes a loss of morale and self-esteem.
A leader should avoid assigning tasks that are beyond the unit’s capabilities.
A leader should also avoid tasks that do not challenge the unit.

20. 11. Seek Responsibility and Take Responsibility for Your Actions
Actively seek out challenging assignments to develop you and your team professionally.
YOU are responsible for all that your unit does or fails to do.
Always issue orders under your own name, not your commander’s name.

21. Mnemonic for Leadership Principles
KK B METS KIDS
Know Your Subordinates
Keep Subordinates Informed
Be Technically Proficient
Make Sound Decisions
Employ Command in
Accordance with Its Capabilities
Train Subordinates as a Team
Seek Responsibility
Knowledge and Improvement
Insure Task Is Understood,
Supervised, and Accomplished
Develop Responsibility among
Your Subordinates
Set the Example

22. CPS Lesson Question (6-9)
Example:

23. Closing Question 1. 2.
List 2-3 Leadership Principles that you would like to develop. For each one, list 1-2 actions you could do as a first step toward that development.
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

24. Questions

25. Copyright Information
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