Naval Leadership and Diversity

ETC(SW/AW) Tiffany Barber

“To lead, you must first be able to follow; for without followers, there can be no leader.”

-Anonymous

Learning ObjectivesDiscuss basic principles of leadership and

followership

Identify the fundamentals of leadership

Discuss how diversity affects our leadership and morale in the workplace

DefinitionsLeadership is “the art of influencing

people to progress toward the accomplishment of a specific goal.”

The Navy identifies three fundamental elements that make an effective leader: moral principles, personal example, and administrative ability.

How do these principles affect your leadership style?

Personal ExampleRespect is not automatically given to a

leader because of authority

By setting a good example, both personally and professionally, respect and confidence is earned

Do people follow you for who you are and what you

represent?

Administrative Ability

Ability to effectively organize tasking

Personnel and time management

Network effectively

Good Management PracticesDelegating Responsibility

Praise and Reprimand

Promoting Morale

Delegating Responsibilities

Set expectations early

Make facts clear!

Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM)

Follow-up periodically

Positive Leadership

Remember…

Praise in Public, Reprimand in Private

The goal is to teach the individual, not to embarrass them.

Promoting Morale Provide your personnel with professional and personal

counseling on a continuous basis

Be involved in your people’s welfare to identify areas of improvement

Open communication for providing feedback

Understand what motivates your people

What values make our Sailors better followers and leaders?

Self-respect (and respect for others) The ability to communicate wellIntegrity of characterHumilityCouragePersistenceDedicationCommitmentWillingness to accept responsibilityDecisiveness

What is Diversity?How does it affect the workplace?Diversity is defined as all characteristics and

experiences that define each of us as individuals

The common misconception is that diversity only pertains to certain persons or groups…in fact the opposite is true Diversity can include Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Age,

Religion, Disability, and Sexual Orientation

A diverse workplace aims to create an inclusive culture that values and uses the talents of all its employees

Steps to Effective Diversity Leadership

Demonstrate your commitment to diversity

Stand for what’s right, even if unpopular

Refuse to accept stereotypes about groups

Challenge your own assumptions

Make providing feedback a daily habit

Take a risk, mentor an “unlikely star”

Integrate diversity into the core of your operation

Be a catalyst for positive change

Be engaged and engaging!

“If you are a leader, your people expect you to create their future. They look into your eyes, and they expect to see strength and vision. To be successful, you must inspire

and motivate those who are following you. When they look into your eyes, they must

see that you are with them.”

-General Gordon R. Sullivan

Questions/Comments?