3 principles of leadership

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PRINCIPLES

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LE DERSHIP


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LEADERSHIP- is the artof influencing and directing men in

such away as to obtain theirrespect, obedience, confidence and

loyal cooperation in order to

accomplish the mission

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OBJECTIVES OF LEADERSHIP

The ultimate objectives of leadership is the

accomplishment of the mission. It should not be

considered as an end in itself but merely as a

means to assist the leader in accomplishing his

assigned mission. Through the effective

leadership mission is successfully accomplished

with the minimum expenditure of time and effort.The harmony of the unit objectives with that of the

individuals needs and goals is also

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LEADERSHIP INDICATIONS


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LEADERSHIP INDICATION

a. MORALEit is the state of

mind of every individual membersof the unit. This indication depends

upon the individuals attitude

towards everything that affects him

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b. DISCIPLINEit is theindividual or group attitude that

insures prompt obedience to orders

and the initiation of appropriateaction in the absence of orders.

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c. ESPRIT-DE- CORPS it isthe loyalty to pride in and the

enthusiasm of a unit shown by its

members.

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d. PROFICIENCYit is thetechnical, tactical and physical

ability of the individual members

and the entire unit in general.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

OFA LEADER


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RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LEADER

a. The accomplishment of the

mission (Responsibility to your senior)

b. To look out for the morale and

welfare of men ( Responsibility to your

subordinates)

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ROLE OF A LEADER


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ROLE OF A LEADER

a. As a MODEL and COMMANDER

It is for this reasons that a leader

should always strive to present himselfas a good model to his men, worthy for

their emulation. The shining example in

his bearing and appearance, in hismorale and conduct, his devotion to

duty and his attitude towards the

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ROLE OF A LEADER

b. As an INSTRUCTOR

The leader must be a teacher tohis men. The more proficient he is as

an instructor, the better leader he

becomes to his subordinates.

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ROLE OF A LEADER

c. As a PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN

There is a close relationship

between job assignment and morale.Leader must continually motivate his

men to do their job well and keep their

morale constantly high by the practiceof his leadership skills.

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ROLE OF A LEADER

d. As a COUNSELOR

The leader must establish a good

direct relationship with his men suchthat he is able to get personal and first

hand picture of the problem affecting

them individually or as a group.

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ROLE OF A LEADER

e. As CUSTODIAN OF MENSWELFARE

The MORALE and moreimportantly, the efficiency of the men

directly depends on their well being.

You must be concern with their basicneeds.

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

a. KNOWLEDGE

Nothing can inspire confidence

and respect for the men more than the

demonstrated knowledge

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

b. COURAGE

A leader must have two types of

courage: Physical and Morale Courage

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

c. INITIATIVE

It is the quality of a leader whereinupon seeing what needs to be done, he

immediately commence a course of

action even without being told by hissuperior.

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

d. DECISIVENESS

Ability of a leader to make decisionpromptly and then express them in a

clear and forceful manner.

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

e. TACT

The ability of a leader to say anddo the proper things at the right time

and in a proper way. It involves the

understanding of human nature andconsiderations for the feelings of

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

f. JUSTICE

The quality of a leader of being

impartial and consistent in exercisingcommand. It involves the rendering of

rewards to whom they are due and the

meeting out of punishment inaccordance with the merits of the case.

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

g. DEPENDABILITY

It is the certainty of proper

performance of duty by a leader. Adependable leader can be relied upon

to carry out actively, intelligently and

with willing effort the intent of theregulations and orders of the

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

h. BEARING

It tends to establish the standards

which his subordinates may emulate. Aleader of good bearing creates a very

good impressions. The general

appearance and conditions of yourclothing and equipment should set the

example to the members in your units.25


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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

i. ENDURANCE

It is the ability of a leader to

withstand pain, fatigue, distress andhardship and still be able to perform his

functions properly. It is also the states

of the leaders mental and physicalstamina.

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

j. ENTHUSIASM

It is a leaders display of sincere

interest and zeal in the performance of

his duties.

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

k. UNSELFISHNESS

A leader who avoids providing for his

own comfort and personal

advancement at the expense of others.

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

l. INTEGRITY

It is the uprightness of character and

the soundness of moral principlesdisplayed by a leader. It is the quality of

absolute truthfulness and honesty,

which is indispensable trait of a leader.To be worthy of the respect and

confidence of your men, you must

prove yourself to be a man of integrity.29


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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

m. LOYALTY

It is characterized by faithfulnessto both his seniors and subordinates, to

his unit, to the people and to the

country.

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LEADERSHIP TRAITS

n. JUDGEMENT

It is the quality of logically weighing

facts and possible solutions on which to

base sounds decisions.

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LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES

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a. Be Technical ly and Tact ical lyProf ic ient

A leader must possess not only thespecific knowledge about your job, but also

some broad knowledge concerning other

areas of interest. You should be competent

in field operations and training as well as inthe technical and administrative aspects of

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b. Know You rself and Seek Self-

Improvement

Constantly evaluate yourself and learnto evaluate your own strengths and

weaknesses, you must know your own

capabilities and limitations. In short, youshould strive to master yourself.

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c. Know Your Men and Look out fortheir Welfare

You must have a better understandingof how your men react and function under

various conditions if you make a

conscientious effort to observe them,

become personally acquainted with them

and recognize their individual differences.

Be friendly and approachable to them.35


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d. Keep You r Men Info rmed

Within the limits of security

requirements, you must keep your men

informed. This practice encourages initiative,

improves team works, and enhance morale.

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e. Set the Examp le

Men generally look to their leaders forexamples they may follow or conversely,

they may also use their short comings as an

excuse for their poor performance.

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f. Ensu re that the Task is understood ,

Superv ised and Accompl ished

You must always give clear and

concise orders which could easily beunderstood by your men. To ensure that

your orders are carried out properly and

promptly you must supervise their execution.Make your self available to your

subordinates if and when they need your

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g. Train Your Men as a Team

Teamwork is the key to a successfuloperation and it is largely developed through

training. Teamwork requires the

development of a high degree of morale,

esprit de corps, discipline and proficiency.

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h. Make Sounds and Timely Decis ions

You must develop to make rapid estimate of

the situation and arrive at a sound decision. Youmust learn to reasons logically under the most

trying conditions and decide quickly what action is

necessary to take advantage of opportunities as

they occurs. Constant study, training and properplanning are the ground works for professional

competence necessary to making sound and

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i.Develop A Sense of Responsibi l i ty

In You r Subo rdinates

Always delegate authority

commensurate with responsibility to developmutual confidence and respect between you

and your subordinates. You must

demonstrates your faith in them and this willincrease their desire to accept greater

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j. Employ Your Command In

Accordance with Its Capabi l i t ies

You must have a thorough knowledge

of the capabilities and limitations of your

unit, if you are to employ it properly.

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h. Seek Responsib i l i ty and TakeResponsib i l ity for Your Act ions

Always feels responsible for all thatyour does or fails to do. Be willing to assume

responsibility for this will develop you

professionally and greatly improve your

leadership ability.

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LEADERSHIP IN OPERATIONS

a. Impo rtance of Training

Unit should be trained to operate underadverse and unusual conditions in all types

of weather and terrain, both day and night.

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LEADERSHIP IN OPERATIONS

b. Facto rs A ffect ing the Operat ionEffic iency of a Unit

1. Fear2. Lack of Confidence

3. Discouragement

4. Feeling of Isolation

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