Principles of Leadership

Purpose
To familiarize Leaders with the Principles of
Leadership

Leadership Objectives
Definition of Leadership
BE, KNOW, DO
Values
Methods
The NCO Creed
Leadership Defined
Leadership. The art or ability to influence others
by providing purpose, direction, and motivation,
in order to accomplish a mission and improve the
overall organization.

Influencing. Getting soldiers or civilians to do
what you want them to do.







Leadership Defined
Purpose. Gives soldiers a reason to do things.
Direction.
Communicate the way you want a mission
accomplished.
Prioritize tasks and make sure task is
understood.
Delegate authority as needed.

Leadership Defined
Motivation. Gives soldiers the will to do
everything they can to accomplish the mission.

Leadership
Be
Know
Do
BE
Technically and tactically proficient
Can accomplish all tasks that are required to
accomplish the mission.
Possess professional character traits
Courage, Commitment, Candor, Competence
and Integrity.

KNOW
Four major factors of leadership and how they
affect each other: The Led, The Leader, The
Situation, and Communications.
Yourself and seek self-improvement. Strengths
and weaknesses of your character, knowledge,
and skills. Continually develop your strengths and
work on overcoming your weaknesses.
Your soldiers and lookout for their well-being.
Train them for the rigors of combat, take care of
their physical/safety needs, and discipline/reward
them.

DO
Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your
actions.
Make sound and timely decisions
Set the example
Keep your subordinates informed
Develop a sense of responsibility in subordinates
Ensure task is understood, supervised, and
accomplished
Build the Team
Deploy your unit IAW its capabilities

Leadership Values
Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Courage
Leadership Values
LOYATLY: Bear true faith and allegiance to your
Nation, the military, your unit, and your soldiers
DUTY: Fulfill your obligations
RESPECT: Treat people as they should be treated
SERVICE: Put the welfare of the nation, the army,
and your subordinates before your own
HONOR: Live up to all army values
INTEGRITY: Do whats right legally and morally
PERSONAL COURAGE: Face fear, danger, or
adversity


Leadership Methods
Leadership Methods
Authoritarian
Participative
Delegative

Creed of the Non Commissioned Officer
No one is more professional than I, I am a Noncommissioned Officer. A leader of
soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer I realize that I am a member of a time
honored corps, which is known as The Backbone of the Army. I am proud of the
Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to
bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my Country, regardless of the
situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain
pleasure, profit, or personal safety.
Competence is my watch-word. My two basic responsibilities will always be
uppermost of my mind-accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my
soldiers. I will strive to remain tactically and technically proficient. I am aware of
my role as a Noncommissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in
that role. All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that
leadership. I know my soldiers and will always place their needs above my own. I
will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed.
I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not
have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of
my soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers and
subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the
absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity nor my moral courage. I will
not forget nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are PROFESSIONALS,
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS, LEADERS!!!
Leadership Summary
Strong Be, Know, Do leaders have been the
cornerstone to every successful mission
throughout history. Instilling these traits in yourself
and your subordinates will ultimately strengthen
you and your unit.