LEADERSHIP

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LEADERSHIP

• The task of leadership is not to put greatness
  into humanity, but to elicit it for the
  greatness is already there.

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

• Leadership traits are the qualities of character
  that everyone holds in some capacity. Good
  leaders have developed these qualities as
  strengths. A good way of remembering the 14
  leadership traits is by the acronym JJ DID TIE
  BUCKLE
• The greatest team I ever played for was the
  United States Marine Corps
• Ted Williams

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

• JUDGEMENT
• JUSTICE
• DECISIVENESS
• INITIATIVE
• DEPENDIBILITY
• TACT
• INTEGRITY

• ENTHUSIASM
• BEARING
• UNSELFISHNESS
• COURAGE
• KNOWLEDGE
• LOYALTY
• ENDURANCE

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CORE VALUES

• The Core Values are the backbone of the Marine
  Corps they are what sets the Corps apart from
  the other services
• HONOR
• This quality guides Marines to exemplify the
  ultimate in ethical and moral behavior
• COURAGE
• This includes not only physical courage but moral
  and mental courage as well. Marines must always
  lead by example and have the moral compass to do
  the right thing no matter how difficult a
  situation becomes.
• COMMITMENT
• The overall determination and dedication of
  Marines to their cause. It is the ingredient that
  enables 24-hour a day dedication to the Corps,
  country, and pride. It is the unrelenting
  determination to achiever a standard of
  excellence in every endeavor.

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LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES

• These leadership principles are proven
  guidelines, which if followed, will substantially
  enhance your ability to be an effective leader.
  Keep in mind that your ability to implement these
  principles will influence your opportunity to
  accomplish the mission, to earn the respect of
  your fellow Marines, juniors and seniors, and
  make you an effective leader. Make these
  principles work for you.
• The relation between officers and men should in
  no sense be that of superior and inferior, nor
  that of servant and master, but rather that of
  teacher and scholar.
• Lt. Gen. John A. LeJuene

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LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES

• KNOW YOURSELF AND SEEK SELF-IMPROVEMENT
• BE TECHINCALLY AND TACTFULLY PROFIEICNT
• SEEK RESPONSIBILITY AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR
  YOUR ACTIONS
• MAKE SOUND AND TIMELY DECISIONS
• KNOW YOUR MEN AND LOOK OUT FOR THEIR WELFARE
• SET THE EXAMPLE
• KEEP YOUR MEN INFORMED
• DEVELOP A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY IN YOUR
  SUBORDINATES
• ENSURE THAT THE TASK IS UNDERSTOOD, SUPERVISED
  AND ACCOMPLISHED
• TRAIN YOUR MEN AS A TEAM
• EMPLOY YOUR UNIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR
  CABABILITIES

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INDICATORS OF LEADERSIP

• Morale
• Discipline
• Espirit de Corps
• Proficiency

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MORALE

• The individuals state of mind how a person
  feels
• Assessment Factors
• Appearance
• Personal conduct
• Excessive quarrelling
• Harmful or irresponsible rumors
• Conditions of quarters or equipment
• High sick call rate

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MORALE

• Ways to improve morale
• Teach belief in cause and mission
• Instill confidence in your unit
• Make Marines feel important to the unit
• Encourage strong ties to family, home and faith
• Set a positive example

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DISCIPLINE

• The prompt obedience to orders the initiation of
  appropriate action. The state of mind that
  produces a readiness for willing and intelligent
  obedience and proper conduct.
• Assessment factors
• Attention to detail
• Adherence to the chain of command
• Promptness in responding to command and orders
• Proper senior to subordinate relationships

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DISCIPLINE

• Ways to improve discipline
• Leader sets the example
• Fair system of rewards and punishments
• Build mutual confidence and respect through
  training
• Encourage the development of self-discipline

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ESPIRIT DE CORPS

• The loyalty to, pride in, and enthusiasm for a
  unit shown by members of that unit.
• Assessment factors
• Pride in history and traditions of the Marine
  Corps and the unit
• Good reputation among other units
• Readiness on the part of Marines to help each
  other
• Belief that the unit is the best in the corps

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ESPIRIT DE CORPS

• Ways to improve Espirit de Corps
• Develop a desire for all to excel
• Recognize and publicize achievements
• Make use of ceremonies, slogans, and symbols
• Use of competition to develop teamwork

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PROFICIENCY

• The technical, tactical, and physical ability of
  the individual Marine and the unit to perform the
  job or mission
• Assessment factors
• Personal and physical appearance
• Condition of weapons, equipment, and area of
  responsibility
• Reaction time under various conditions
• Degree of demonstrated skill

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PROFICIENCY

• Ways to improve proficiency
• Train in the respective duties
• Emphasize teamwork
• Establish a strong training program
• Provide for cross training
• Set high standards of performance

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What is the result when a leader fails to
understand or apply any one of these traits or
principles?

• The traits and principles of leadership are the
  yardsticks Marines use to determine their own
  leadership abilities and that of their
  subordinates. Our profession is deadly serious
  when it comes to the requirements for effective
  leadership by all Marines. The important thing is
  to realize that knowledge of these basic tenets
  of leadership is not enough the leader of
  Marines must instinctively apply these traits and
  earnestly develop in subordinates the same
  qualities

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What have you done for them today?