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Lecture 2 - Introduction To Principles of Leadership

The document discusses principles of leadership, describing leadership as influencing others to accomplish a mission willingly. It outlines qualities of a good leader such as bearing, courage, decisiveness, enthusiasm and humility. The document also discusses command authority and effective leadership balancing authoritarian and persuasive styles. Principles of good leadership are described as knowing yourself, setting an example, being proficient, accepting responsibility, keeping subordinates informed, making decisions and building a team.

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Lecture 2 - Introduction To Principles of Leadership

The document discusses principles of leadership, describing leadership as influencing others to accomplish a mission willingly. It outlines qualities of a good leader such as bearing, courage, decisiveness, enthusiasm and humility. The document also discusses command authority and effective leadership balancing authoritarian and persuasive styles. Principles of good leadership are described as knowing yourself, setting an example, being proficient, accepting responsibility, keeping subordinates informed, making decisions and building a team.

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PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP

LECTURE 2: INTRODUCTION
TO PRINCIPLES OF
LEADERSHIP
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
LEADERSHIP

Is the art of influencing men in such a


way to obtain their willingness,
obedience, confidence, respect and loyal
cooperation in order to accomplish a
mission.
TWO KINDS OF MILITARY
LEADERSHIP
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IS A BALANCE BETWEEN THE
TWO KINDS OF LEADERSHIP

Authoritarian Persuasive

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP
QUALITIES OF LEADER
1. BEARING - dignified appearance 4. ENTHUSIASM - interest in
and behavior work

5. HUMILITY - proud but not


2. COURAGE - ability to act in spite of arrogant
danger

3. DECISIVENESS- ability to decide


correctly and promptly
WHAT IS COMMAND?
COMMAND

Is the authority that a leader


exerts over his subordinates by
virtue of rank and assignment

(Potenciano, 1993)
Principles of Leadership

Know yourself and seek self-


improvement. Set the example
Be technically and tactically
proficient.

Seek responsibility and take Keep your subordinates informed.


responsibility for your actions.

Build the team


Make sound and timely decisions.
REMEMBER:

LEADERSHIP is inherent: it depends


upon traits which can be developed and
upon the application of techniques which
can be learned.
(Saclote & Rabago, 1995)
In other words

Leaders are not born, they are made


through grace under fire.
(Rivera, 2001)

Preparing the leaders of


tomorrow, TODAY
Thank you and Happy E-Learning

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