2. Fundamentals of Leadership LtCol J.G. Davidson

3. AGENDA Primary Objectives of Leadership 14 Leadership Traits Leadership Principles Leadership Styles What Leadership IS and IS NOT… Quiz

4. Primary Objectives of Leadership Mission Accomplishment Troop Welfare

5. WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT? Mission comes first in war. However, if there is no blood on the beach, put your troop’s welfare first.

6. JJDIDTIEBUCKLE

7. Fourteen Leadership Traits Judgment Justice Dependability Initiative Decisiveness Tact Integrity Endurance Bearing Unselfishness Courage Knowledge Loyalty Enthusiasm

8. Judgment The ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.

9. 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.

10. Dependability The certainty of proper performance of duty.

11. Initiative Taking action in the absence of orders.

12. Decisiveness Ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in clear, forceful manner.

13. Tact The ability to deal with others without creating offense.

14. Integrity Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles; includes the qualities of truthfulness and honesty.

15. Endurance The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship.

16. Bearing Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance and personal conduct at all times.

17. Unselfishness Avoidance of providing for one's own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.

18. 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.

19. Knowledge

20. Understanding of a science or an art. The range of one's information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your subordinates.

21. Loyalty The quality of faithfulness to country, the service, the unit, to one's seniors, subordinates and peers.

22. Enthusiasm The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. Leadership Styles Autocratic- Centered on the leader. Demands instant obedience to orders. Democratic- Participation from the group. Members discuss problems and arrive at solutions.

26. Use A Combination Adjust your leadership style to the situation. Some situations merit discussion; others rapid action. **Bonus question: WHO??

27. BE YOURSELF Good Leaders are genuine Don’t play tough guy if you don’t pack the gear……..

28. Break it down Barney style…. Funny is good…..

29. Competent is better.

30. Funny and competent is great!

31. Additional Leadership Tips What Leadership IS…. What Leadership IS NOT……….

32. PRIVILEDGE

33. RANK DOES NOT MEAN PRIVILEGE While some privilege goes with rank, it is important to understand that workload and responsibility go UP.

34. PERSONAL APPEARANCE A Leader should act and LOOK like a Leader……. If you look and act sloppy, so will your troops…

35. USE HUMOR Never take yourself too seriously… But don’t be a clown either.

36. HYPOCRISY

37. DON’T BE A HYPOCRITE Subordinates will not respond favorably to a leader who says one thing, but does another……

38. LEADERS SHOULD BE MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY FIT

39. Leadership = Well liked

40. BUDDY TO BOSS Be the voice of reason Lead in the RIGHT direction You are now a representative of the SNSI and NSI

41. SOLVE PROBLEMS Don’t just identify problems… Offer solutions.

42. 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………

43. QUIZ

44. What are the 14 Leadership Traits? JJDIDTIEBUCKLE

45. HOW ARE TANKS MADE?

47. Questions??