SQUAD

SYSTEM
MANUAL
VOLUME 2

©PMP-PNPA-AAI
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PNP SEAL
What does …
1. Lapu-Lapu Stands For (Bravery)?
2. The Shield Represent (Courage)?
3. The Sun Stands For (PatrioGsm)?
4. The Laurel Leaves Mean (Dignity)
5. The 3-Stars Represent (Professionalism)?
6. Service
7. Honor
8. JusGce

PNP BADGE
What does …
9. Lapu-Lapu’s Other CharacterisGc Mean (Courage)?
10. The Shield Mean to A Police Officer (Safety of CiGzens)?
11. The 3-Stars Reminds Us (DedicaGon and Commitment)?
12. The 8-Rays Represent (Gallantry)?
13. The Monkey-EaGng Eagle Represent (Leadership)?
14. Service
15. Honor
16. JusGce & Peace

PNP TRADITIONS
17. Spiritual Beliefs (A Spiritual Person)
18. Valor (Men & Women of Valor)
19. PatrioGsm (God & NaGon Building)
20. Discipline (Learning Self-Discipline)
21. Gentlemanliness (Chivalry is Not Dead)
22. Word of Honor (Keeping Your Promises)
23. Duty (A Responsible Worker)
24. Loyalty (Being Fully Commiced)
25. Camaraderie (The Value of Unity, Teamwork &
Encouragement)

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A POLICE OFFICER’S LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS
26. Your Leadership EffecGveness
27. Your Leadership Influence
28. Enjoy Your Life’s Journey
29. CreaGng Value in Others
30. Trust: A Vital Element in Leadership
31. Respect Can Be Earned
32. Your Leadership Bias
33. You Acract Who You Are
34. People Do What You Do
35. Who Are Closest To You?
36. Give Power to Gain Power
37. Building Your Credibility
38. CreaGng A Vision Community
39. EQ vs. IQ (EmoGonal QuoGent vs. Intellectual QuoGent)
40. CreaGng Healthy Rhythms In Your Life
41. Give Up To Go Up
42. When? is As Important
43. Lead Others Well

A POLICE OFFICER’S LEADERSHIP COMPETENCE

44. A Leader Has Godly Character.
45. A Leader Knows How To Communicate
46. A Leader Has Financial Accountability
47. A Leader Resolves Conflict
48. A Leader Is a Change Agent
49. A Leader Manages Stress Well
50. A Leader Is A CriGcal Thinker
51. A Leader Is A Mentor
52. A Leader Finishes Well (Legacy)

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THE PNP SEAL

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 1
What does LAPU-LAPU stands for?
Bravery
1 Samuel 17
The Philis)ne said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to
the birds of the air and to the beasts of the field.” Then David said to
the Philis)ne, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and
with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the
God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord
will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down and cut off
your head. And I will give the dead bodies of the host of the Philis)nes
this day to the birds of the air and to the wild beasts of the earth, that
all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, and that all this
assembly may know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear.
For the baKle is the Lord's, and he will give you into our hand.”
1 Samuel 17:44-46

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The great Filipino hero from Mactan is the prototype of the best and
most noble in Filipino manhood who is the symbol and embodiment
of all the genuine acributes of leadership, courage, naGonalism, self-
reliance and a people-based and people-powered community
defense. The benevolent and heroic warrior who derive added
strength from a cohesive, determined and loyal people is today a
fimng symbol and a prototype as well of people power to preserve
our values, customs, tradiGons, way of life and the rule of law
through a solidly community-based police system. Lapu-Lapu also
personifies for us today civilian consGtuGonal authority. * (hcp://
pnp.gov.ph/about-us/pnp-seal-badge)
Where does bravery come from? And how do you get it when
you need it when fear towers over you and threatens you.
Three thousand years ago, a warrior named Goliath who is 9-feet
tall taunt the army of Israel for 40 days to fight him to death and
winner takes all challenges. The warriors of Israel just shrank back
and only David, a teenage shepherd who was indignant of Goliath’s
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score of his God. He took a sling and a few stones and knocked off
Goliath on the head and chopped off his head.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS:
What are you afraid of? What are the “giants” in your life that
inGmidate you? (e.g. a person, a habit or behavior, an amtude, a
situaGon, a thing or a place, etc.?)

eNgage

Read: 1 Samuel 17 or watch a video on David and Goliath. Then ask

and discuss the following quesGons:

1. How would you describe this parGcular episode in the life of

David? Why were the people afraid to fight Goliath?
2. At this Gme, David was only 17 years old, what do you think is the
source of David’s bravery? Why do you think he was not afraid?
What was his moGvaGon for his will to fight?

PracBce
• Describe a situaGon in your life where you were afraid.
• Based on the lesson today, the next Gme you are in a criGcal or
fearful situaGon, how would you respond? How would you show
your reliance upon God?

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What does the SHIELD represent?
Courage
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is
the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake
you.”

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The symbol of the Philippine Constabulary, the first naGonal police by
virtue of organic Act # 175, enacted by the Philippine Commission on
18 July 1901. The Philippine Constabulary for close to 90 years of
service to the naGon has performed with honor, professionalism and
courage. The Philippine Constabulary has curved out a large part of
the glorious sages of Philippine history, as acested by its proudly and
deservedly garnering of 86 of the 92 “Medal of Valor” – the highest
honor that a grateful Filipino naGon can a bestow on gallant sons in
the service of the republic. Most appropriately, therefore, the
Philippine Constabulary became the nucleus of the Integrated
NaGonal Police in 1975 to nurture the then embroyonic concept of
the naGonalizaGon of the country’s local police force. *(hcp://
pnp.gov.ph/about-us/pnp-seal-badge)
Courage is a powerful word. In every generaGon, all of us are
challenged by the direcGve to be strong and courageous at various
Gmes and seasons of our lives – school, family, work, marriage,
problems in society along with many others all give us ample
opportuniGes from lesser to greater degree to be courageous.
Courage lies in what you are lemng go of for the sake of God and
doing what He instructs us to do. It takes this unflinching and
unfailing courage to lay down our lives and live for God. Our prayer
should be “may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

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Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS:
Describe what you think is the most courageous act you did. Share
your story in your squad.

eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS:

In Deuteronomy 31, the people of God are at the end of their journey
and are going to conquer the land God promised them. But it is not
an easy task as there are occupants in the land and these occupants
are not willing to give up their land. The occupants are also seasoned
warriors and the people of God are shepherds or farmers. But they
were encouraged to be courageous and conquer the land.

1. Is there an incident in your life (personally or professionally)

wherein your courage has been tested? Was there a Gme when
you will not want to be part of a parGcular police operaGon
because of fear but you had no choice but to be part of the
operaGon. How did you overcome your fear?
2. Is there someone in your life who gives you the courage? Who
and how does he or she encourage you when in Gmes of fear?
3. “God will never leave us nor forsake us.” Please comment on this
and how it applies to your life.

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PracBce
The other concern we have is death. Dealing with death takes a
tremendous amount of strength and courage. Death is a reality that
touches all of us – especially in the kind of work we are in. But our
earthly death brings us to life with our Heavenly Father. The kind of
courage we are to pursue is a courage that is not afraid of death
because we know our life is enGrely in God’s hand. If we are certain
that death is a triumph and victory brings us into the presence of the
Heavenly Father, we are willing to stand firm, even if it means unto
death.

ASK & DISCUSS

Many of our enemies do not only have the will to fight but they also
have to will to die for their cause. How commiced are you to your
work? How does your superior officer recognize your commitment to
your work? How would you describe your dedicaGon to your work?

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What does the SUN stands for?
PatrioBsm
Luke 19:41-44
And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying,
“Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that
make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. For the
days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up a barricade
around you and surround you and hem you in on every side and tear
you down to the ground, you and your children within you. And they
will not leave one stone upon another in you, because you did not
know the )me of your visita)on.”

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The Sun in the Police Seal symbolizes the flowering, maturing and
ulGmate realizaGon of the glorious evoluGon of the Philippine
Constabulary and Integrated NaGonal Police into a naGonal police
organizaGon – “naGonal in scope and civilian in character” – as
enshrined in the1986 ConsGtuGon. The tradiGonal light rays which
represents the fiercest provinces whose ideals of courage and
patrioGsm the members of the naGonal police possess. *(hcp://
pnp.gov.ph/about-us/pnp-seal-badge)
PatrioGsm can be defined simply as love for country. It’s the kind
of love that makes you thankful that you are a Filipino. It’s that
feeling of altruisGc graGtude for freedom or democracy or culture of
any other virtues we have as Filipinos.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
When the city of Marawi was destroyed, the residents of the city
wept – not just for the material things they have lev behind but also
they wept for their city? Why do you think so?

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eNgage

In Luke 19:41-44, there is a peculiar story about Jesus. It is called

Truimphal Entry and in the midst of the pomp of this entry into
Jerusalem, Jesus begins to weep. He weeps for the city because he
knew the impending destrucGon of Jerusalem. Jesus loved his people,
his city, his naGon so much that He cried over it. He did not despise
his country or wish ill of it – instead He wanted the best for it. We
need to have a healthy love for our country, the place where we
came from.

ASK & DISCUSS

1. Review the PNP Patrol Plan 2030 and the vision of PNP – what do
you see is the desired future of the PNP as an organizaGon? What
do you think is your role in the fulfillment of this vision?
2. Do you love the Philippines enough and be willing to die for it?
Why?

PracBce
To the SQL: Please prepare an audio or video of Pilipinas Kong Mahal
and as a group sing this song as you close your discussion Gme.

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What does the LAUREL mean?
Dignity
1 Peter 2:17
Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor
(king).

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Green Laurel with 14 leaves symbolizes the 14 regional commands. It
is also the symbol of the honor, dignity and the privilege of being a
member of a noble organizaGon where the call to public service is par
excellence a commitment to public trust. * (hcp://pnp.gov.ph/about-
us/pnp-seal-badge)
The word “honor” means “to show high regard for honor,
revere.” We honor all people because they are created in the image
of God. Dignity can refer to one’s character or accomplishments. The
word dignified refers to a pacern of moral behavior that warrants
praise from others. We need to develop strength and dignity as
acracGve qualiGes of our character – words of wisdom, the teaching
of kindness.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
How do you want to be treated by others? By your family? By the
people you work with? By the community?

eNgage

How do we dignify people?

1. We dignify people by recognizing their values as human beings.
2. We dignify people when we address them properly by their
office.
3. We dignify people by showing love, doing good and treaGng
them as important.
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4. We dignify people when we recognize their sacrifices and
courageous choices.

ASK & DISCUSS:

1. Comment on this: Respect is earned and not demanded.
2. Who is the person that you think is worthy of your honor? And
why?
3. How do you develop the character that is worth of honor and
respect of others?

PracBce
As a squad or team, find a family in your community who is in need of
help and think of ways of how you can dignify and honor them.

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What does the 3-STARS mean?
Professionalism
1 Corinthians 10:31
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory
of God.

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The 3-stars stands for the 3 major island in the Philippines: Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao and the 7,100 islands and the territorial
integrity wherein the NaGonal Police must enforce the law and
maintain peace and order with professionalism, zeal and dedicaGon
in keeping with the highest ideals and tradiGons of service to our
country and people. * (hcp://pnp.gov.ph/about-us/pnp-seal-badge)
WORK. Some people hate to do it. Some love to do it. Some go to
great lengths to avoid doing it. Some do it too much. While there are
many amtudes toward work one thing remains constant: work must
be done. Since creaGon every one worked on depended on someone
else’s work for their survival. Work sets a person’s lifestyle – where
you live, where you sleep and eat, the Gme with family, even the way
you dress.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
How do you look at your work as a police officer? Aside from earning
(salary), what are the things that you enjoy in your work?

eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS

• Why do we need to work aside from the financial purpose of
working?
• What should be our amtude towards work?
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WHAT SHOULD BE OUR RIGHT MANNER FOR WORK?
1. We work with diligence. We should work with persistence,
conscienGousness and thoroughness. We should do our work
with the best of our ability.
2. We work with appropriate skills. We need to always improve our
skills. Excellence should be our mindset, wherein we always look
for ways to improve and develop ourselves.
3. We work with proper planning and prioriGes. It is not just busy
work but we need to know our prioriGes so we plan our day well
so what we accomplish has a significant impact.
4. We work with integrity. We work hard even if no one is looking.
We work with all honesty knowing that ulGmately we work to
please God.
5. We work with saGsfactorily task compleGon. We work to finish
and be saGsfied and take pride with our accomplishment.
6. We work with the goal of meeGng expectaGons. We try to meet
the expectaGons of our superiors. We try to meet the
expectaGons of our team and the community we serve. We work
also to meet our personal expectaGons with our work.

ASK & DISCUSS

• Work should be done with excellence. What does excellent work
look like to you?
• Work is rendering service to God. If this is the mindset of
everyone about work, what do you think will the job
performance of your unit or staGon look like?

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
What changes do you need to make about your work amtude to be
able to find saGsfacGon and pride in the work you do.

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SERVICE
1 Timothy 1:12
I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because
he judged me faithful, appoin)ng me to his service

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To serve and to protect is the Philippine NaGonal Police’s moco. *
(hcp://pnp.gov.ph/about-us/pnp-seal-badge)
But we do not only serve the ciGzenry but ulGmately we serve
God in whatever profession we are in. God has called us as servants
wherever he has placed us. Some are called to be lawyers, to be in
business and to be teachers but you are called to be in the Philippine
NaGonal Police. Paul, in this verse, encourages Timothy to stay where
God has called him. And at the end of our service, it is becer to hear
“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Prelude
Our work is a sacred trust given to us by God and in the end we will
give an account to God on how we did our work. Our work is also
people building as we create value into the lives of people God
brought us. We work with people, thus, we serve people. And our
work is dependent on our personal integrity and we need to keep our
faith even in our work and keep a clear conscience.

ASK & DISCUSS: Service and hospitality is a Filipino trait we need to

be proud of. Why do you think we have this trait?

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eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS

• Part of the work of the police is our working with the community,
what are acGviGes can we do to build into the lives of others and
the community we serve?
• Integrity is defined as having a clear conscience and keeping the
faith. Is integrity important in police service? Why?
• How do you keep your conscience clear in your work as a police
officer?

PracBce
When people have a negaGve mindset about the police officers, what
can you do in order to change their percepGon about the police?

+++ Plan a community outreach as a squad to show service to the

community.

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HONOR
Ephesians 6:1-7
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your
father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise),
“that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.”
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in
the discipline and instruc)on of the Lord.
Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling,
with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-
service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the
will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to
the Lord and not to man …”

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Added disGnct ideals for the officers, men and women of the
Philippine NaGonal Police to insure efficiency, integrity, cohesiveness,
camaraderie and equanimity to enhance community acceptance and
support to acain its mission of peace keeping and law enforcement.
*(hcp://pnp.gov.ph/about-us/pnp-seal-badge)
The word “honor” means to look upon and deal with someone as
a valued individual. Honor is how we treat others. It comes from our
honor and worship of God looking at each person as a valued
individual and realizing others are his children, too. Yet, this is so rare
today. Respect has significantly diminished in its power and presence
in many culture. But we need to counteract this from our culture and
to start to value people, we will be able to release the love and its
relaGonal power unto others.
We have to realize that people are of immeasurable value to God.
Therefore, we are to give each other respect and honor that is real
with good moGves and amtudes, not pretenGous because God has
done this for you and me. It must be our desire to honor and please
God. In doing so, we are also respecGng others even with those we
disagree or dislike.

pg. 18
Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
In the PNP, part of our tradiGon is giving tesGmonials to reGring police
officers, what do you think is the reason for this tradiGon?

eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS

• In our verse, honoring our parents is the only commandment if
we obey has a promise. Why do you think God puts importance
in honoring our parents?
• Who are the people in your life that you honor and why? What
are the things you do for them so show honor to them?

Having honor and respect means being polite and courteous to

others – those in authority – that God placed in our lives. It is
honoring and valuing friends and family and bring out the best in
them.

WHAT ARE PRACTICAL WAYS IN SHOWING HONOR/RESPECT TO

OTHERS?
1. Be willing to listen.
2. Encourage others.
3. Empathize with them. Congratulate them. Cry with them.
4. Be helpful.
5. Say “thank you.”

PracBce
• List down acts of service and kindness you can do to others this
week.
• How can you say “thank you” to people in more tangible ways.

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JUSTICE
Deuteronomy 16:20
Jus)ce, and only jus)ce, you shall follow, that you may live and inherit
the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Micah 6:8
He has told you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do jus)ce, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?

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A late Lebanese lawyer said, “JusGce is the preempGve condiGon for
peace and peace is the preempGve condiGon for jusGce.” This means
that jusGce and peace exists together and one causes the other.
JusGce is commonly used to refer to acGviGes in the court system
where disputes are solved, the innocent is freed, and the guilty
punished. JusGce and lack of jusGce are spoken of in relaGon to
violaGons of human rights.
Peace, on the other hand, is immediately linked to the absence of
war and when there is no conflict or tension in a relaGonship of
individuals and groups.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS:
In the PNP Patrol Plan 2030, there is a phrase “… safer place to live,
work and do business.” How does this relate to jusGce and peace?

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eNgage

What is jusBce in accordance God’s standards?

1. JusGce is God’s moral standard. God is righteous and holy and he

expects us that jusGce is done. JusGce can only be done if we live
in accordance to the will of God. He has given us moral standards
and He expects us to keep His commands.

2. JusGce is holiness and sincere devoGon to God. JusGce is linked to

the thought of God’s character of mercy, lovingkindness,
righteousness and truth.

3. JusGce is the will of God for all.

ASK & DISCUSS: God’s jusGce is that He will punish those that are
guilty of sin but if the person asked for forgiveness God will give
mercy. Please comment on the saying: Forgive & forget.

When the person that offended us forgives us, does that mean we
will not go through the consequences (punishment)?
God is holy and does not tolerate any fraud or parGality. He
cannot be bribed and He is commiced to the cause of jusGce and
order.

PracBce
• In our work as police officer, what does the community expects of
us in the area of jusGce? How do we administer jusGce in our work
that is within the bounds of the requirements of our work in PNP
and of the law?
• If one of your squad members has done something wrong
tantamount to a disciplinary acGon, how can you administer
jusGce? Cite examples.

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THE POLICE BADGE

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 THE PNP BADGE OF HONOR
Upon taking the oath and assump)on to office, you are invested by the
people and the law with the authority as law enforcer.
The PNP Badge pinned on your le^ breast is the symbol of that legal
authority: it is so placed, nearer to your heart, to remind you of the fidelity
and dedica)on to duty expected of you as a public servant.
You have been entrusted with badge as a symbol of your worthiness as a
police officer to serve and protect the people from whom you derived the
power and authority, to enforce the laws of the land without fear or favor.
You are to oversee the general welfare of the people and ensure that
peace and order is maintained at all )mes. You shall ever be mindful that the
police are the protector of the weak, defender of the innocent and advocate
of human rights.
At the center of your badge is the PNP seal held bravely by your hero,
Lapu-Lapu, the first Filipino to defend our country against foreign invaders
despite being inferiorly equipped.
Inside the seal are the virtues of service, honor and jus)ce. They remind
you to always render the highest form of public service for our fellowmen.
You are to serve the ci)zenry with the commitment of sacrifice and
willingness to die in the service of God, country, and people.
Duty and honor now bind you to be faithful to the trust bestowed upon
you by the people. Your badge reminds you to maintain the dignity of your
character at all )mes and to strenuously enforce by example, a steady
obedience to the laws of the land.
Exemplary conduct on your part will convince our people that you merit
the just )tle and authority as you patrol the street and walk your daily beat.
Walk tall, head up and bravely face the daily dangers of duty. Keep the
badge unsullied and free of any breach of fidelity by the regularity of your
conduct. Always endeavor to avoid any aspersion against our ins)tu)on.
You are to preserve our cherished customs and tradi)ons and never
countenance any devia)on from them nor allow them to be infringed.
Your dignity as a police officer symbolized by the badge is now pinned in
your heart. Never swerve from your solemn oath of office, violate your vows
or betray the public trust.
You are a police office… wear your badge with honor!
PCSupt. Isagani Cuevas, Director PRO6, 2009

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What does the LAPU-LAPU’s other
characterisBc mean?
BRAVERY & COURAGE
Joshua 1:9
This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or
discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

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Lapu-Lapu symbolizes the bravery of the Philippine NaGonal Police. *
(hcp://pnp.gov.ph/about-us/pnp-seal-badge)
Courage is one of the cardinal virtues (wisdom, courage,
temperance and jusGce) because they are foundaGonal. Courage is
another word for forGtude, strength or bravery.
Courage is the virtue with adorns the irascible aspects of our soul
– the fight or flight impulse is used when danger is upon us or where
we see a good that is not easy to obtain. The impulse is given to us by
God naturally to avoid pain and to pressure ourselves. When fear
arises in us because of some perceived danger, we react to it.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
Lapu-Lapu is the symbol of bravery for the PNP. Why do you think of
all the naGonal hero we have he was the one that was chosen by
PNP? What are his characterisGcs that made him a brave hero?

eNgage
Read: Joshua 1:1-9
ASK & DISCUSS
• Moses is dead and Joshua, Moses’ assistant was appointed as the
next leader of the people of Israel. What was God’s
encouragement to Joshua? (Joshua 1:6-7)
• What was God’s assurance to Joshua? (Joshua 1:5)
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• What is God’s instrucGon to Joshua? (Joshua 1:8)

WHERE DOES OUR COURAGE COME FROM?

1. We are courageous if we have a clear assignment from God.

We are not just courageous for the sake of being courageous. We
have courage because we know that what we are doing is what
God wants us to do.

2. We are courageous because we know God is with us.

It doesn’t mean that we are not afraid or have no fear of our
environment. We are courageous because we are assured that
wherever we are God is with us.

3. We are courageous if we have a focused determinaGon.

Leadership is strengthened by acts of obedience in God. It is a
verb not a posiGon. The more we act courageously, the more we
gain courage.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
Is there something or a situaGon that inGmidates you? A new
responsibility? New chief of your staGon or unit? New challenges in
your job? How will the verses that you have just read encourage you
to have no fear?

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What does a POLICE SHIELD mean
to a police officer?
SAFETY OF OUR CITIZENS
Deuteronomy 12:10
“… for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being
caught in a trap.”

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The police shield is a symbol of protecGon of all ciGzens. * (hcp://
pnp.gov.ph/about-us/pnp-seal-badge)
In an increasing unsafe world, people are seeking safety and
security. Physical safety is paramount to the minds of many as we
hear of wars, crimes and radical ideologies endangering many lives.
Closer to home, we face threats to our safety and that, of our families
everyday.
God promises us safety if we obey his commands. In Proverbs
29:25 (“Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trus)ng the Lord
means safety.”). Safety involves trusGng the Lord as he is our strong
tower into which the righteous run and find safety.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
Our work involves keeping our communiGes safe for our ciGzens,
what do we need to do in order to assure our ciGzens that we are
there to keep them safe?

pg. 26
eNgage

There are two ways wherein we can be kept safe:

1. Physical Safety
In the book of Acts, the apostle Paul was kept safe from those
who wanted to harm him. Unfortunately, we are deceived into
thinking that true security is provided by the things of this world
– money, comforts, posiGon or power. But the safety of these
things are temporary and fleeGng. (“In the blink of an eye wealth
disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle”
Proverbs 23:5)

2. Spiritual Safety
God provides for us spiritual safety. We can be in danger
physically but we are safe spiritually. No worldly foundaGon can
provide spiritual security in heaven. St. Paul said that those who
trust in anything other than God will find no peace and safety.

ASK & DISCUSS

• Where does your security lie? What is it that you rely on in terms
of our future?
• Can you consider yourself spiritually safe despite the physical
dangers you are facing? Why?

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
Those who have true wisdom will fear the Lord, the One who alone
can give security. (Proverbs 3:26) Comment on this sentence. If God
is our security, should we be afraid in the midst of danger? Why or
why not?

pg. 27
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What does the THREE-STARS remind us of?
DEDICATION & COMMITMENT
Colossians 3:22-24
“Slaves (employees) obey your earthly masters (leaders) in everything
you do. Try to please them al the )me, not just when they are
watching you. Serve them sincerely because of your reverent fear of
the Lord. Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were
working for the Lord rather than people. Remember that the Lord will
give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are
serving in Christ.”

++++
The eight rays stands for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao which
consGtutes the republic’s territorial integrity which the Philippine
NaGonal Police must enforce the law and maintain peace and order
with professionalism, zeal, dedicaGon in keeping with the highest
ideals and tradiGons of service to God, country and people. * (hcp://
pnp.gov.ph/about-us/pnp-seal-badge)

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: What should a professional police officer look like?
Please describe.

eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS:

• Why is grumbling and complaining not a good pracGce at work?
• If you are ask to do something unethical by our superiors, what
should you do?
• Why should we keep a clear conscience?

pg. 28
Each person is called to work. Work is something we do here on earth
and something that we will also do in heaven. It is a way that we
imitate God and bring honor to Him. If work is something we will do
throughout eternity, we must ask ourselves, “How can I work in
something we will do throughout eternity, we must ask ourselves,
“How can I work in such a way that God is glorified?”

WHAT IS WORK THAT INSPIRES US TO THE HIGHEST IDEALS?

1. When we work to glorify God and not just men.
2. When do the right thing all the Gme, even if others have not, do
not and will not.
3. When we honor our superior and submit to their authority.
4. When we treat our co-workers with kindness and respect.
5. When we do not tolerate wrongdoing and expose fraud and
dishonest work.
6. When we avoid grumbling and complaining even in less ideal
work situaGons.
7. When we approach work with prayer.
8. When we refuse to be bribed and making money as our idol.
9. When we live simply and trust God to provide for what we need.
10. When we take Gme to rest from work and be with our families.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
What are changes you need to do in your work in order to show that
your work is your worship to God?

pg. 29
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What does the EIGHT SUN RAYS represent?
(GALLANTRY)
Isaiah 1:13
“For I hold you by your right hand – I, the Lord your God. And I say to
you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.’”

1 Chronicles 9:13
“Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the ci)es of
our God. May the Lord’s will be done.”

++++
The 8-sun rays represent the eight provinces whose ideals of courage,
gallantry, patrioGsm led to their revolt against Spain. * (hcp://
pnp.gov.ph/about-us/pnp-seal-badge)

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: How would you define gallantry?

Gallantry is one of those rich words that has two meanings. And it so
happens that both meanings are spot-on for the training of police
officers. The first meaning of the word is essenGally “dashing
courage” or “heroic bravery.” The second meaning of the word is
“noble-minded behavior” or giving “courtly acenGon to women.”
Gallantry is one of the most difficult to learn because we acack
our task with pride, we win or lose. Whether we win or lose, we
develop self-reliance, self-will and self-pride. Here lies the challenge
for all policeman that is perhaps the most difficult to win – going
forth in pride and self-will versus going forth with confidence in the
Lord but also trusGng in the natural skill that God has given.

pg. 30
eNgage

SOME GUIDELINES OVER GALLANTRY:

1. Principle Over Circumstances (Proverbs 20:18)

We need to plan well and ask for guidance from others.

2. DesGny and Reward Sealed (Philippians 1:21)

Gallant people are intenGonal in all that they do. Because they
also know that their reward is sure in God.

3. The Source of Gallantry: Commitment

We need to serve with sincerity, faithfulness and loyalty.

ASK & DISCUSS:

• In what area of your life you will need more gallantry?
• How will you be more successful in life if you are fully
commiced?
• What is the difference between being brave based on your own
confidence and confident in the Lord? (Zechariah 4:6)

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
One of the characterisGcs of a gallant person is the way they treat
women. What are the ways we can show respect towards women?

pg. 31
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What does the MONKEY-EATING EAGLE
(our naBonal bird) represent?
LEADERSHIP
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar
high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will
walk and not faint.”

++++

The eagle is a symbol of swivness and ferocity, power, courage and

immorality.* (hcp://pnp.gov.ph/about-us/pnp-seal-badge)

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: Why do you think the eagle a symbol of leadership?

eNgage
The eagle is a fascinaGng bird known for its powers and ability to fly
at high alGtudes in the sky. As leaders, we are to fly like eagles – aim
high and fly. Consider the following about the eagle.

1. Eagles on fly with their own kind.

Life Lesson: Associate with people who are at your level and who
can help you grow.

2. Eagles have excellent vision and concentraGon.

Life Lesson: Do the same with your life goals. Focus on achieving
your goals. Give it your effort, Gme and energy.

pg. 32
3. Eagles love the storm. They welcome life’s challenges. They know
that the storm winds will liv them up the clouds.
Life Lesson: Get excited about our storms in life as challenges
bring opportuniGes. Embrace challenges and learn from them.

4. Eagles are masters of change management. This is seen in how

the mother eagle trains his eaglets how to fly. She makes the nest
uncomfortable so they eaglets will get out of the nest and learn
to fly.
Life Lesson: We not become complacent in life, clinging to the old
and our comfort zones. We can only grow if we are willing to step
out of comfort zones.

ASK & DISCUSS

• The saying goes, “Birds of the same feather, flock together.” How
do you assess the kind of associaGons you have? Do they help
you grow as a leader?
• What are your life goals? How focused are you in achieving your
goals?
• What are your challenges in life? How do you react to these
challenges? Are there challenges in your past that helped you
grow and mature in your perspecGve in life?

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
What will make you get out of your comfort zone and do something
challenging? Why or why not? What is one thing that you would like
to do in your life?

pg. 33
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SERVICE
Madhew 20:28
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others
and to give his life as a ransom of many.”

++++
Service is the vibrant and cogent deeds and acGons in response to
the needs and wants of people in distress. * (hcp://pnp.gov.ph/
about-us/pnp-seal-badge)

Prelude
One of the plainest expressions of love is fellowship which is the
sharing with others. And one of the most valuable things we can
share is ourselves – our Gme, our talents, our energies in serving
others.
One of the greatest example of service is that of Jesus who
described Himself as “one who did not come to be served but to
serve …” One of the beauty of being of service is that takes no special
talent or abiliGes to do so.

eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS: What are the characterisGcs of a servant leader?

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A SERVANT?

1. The Greater Serves the Lesser

Solomon’s son, Rehoboam, inherited the throne from him. And
right aver ascending to the throne, the elders of the kingdom
advised him to “If you will be a servant to this people today and
serve them, and speak good words to them when you answer
them, then they will be your servants forever.”(1 Kings 12:7) But

pg. 34
 he did not listen instead he treated the people harshly. The
people revolted against him as a consequence of his act.

2. Seeing Other’s Needs

Serving others usually requires no special talent or ability. It does
take a servant amtude to want to serve others and it takes an
observant eye to see what needs to be done. The reason most of
us do not see the opportuniGes to serve is that we conGnually
think more of ourselves instead of others. We must pray
earnestly to God to give us the heart of a servant and then we
must obey.

3. Serving Faithfully
We do serve under the authority and supervision of another. And
the most important trait is that of faithfulness and
trustworthiness.

ASK & DISCUSS:

• Can we be counted on to do the job given to us? Why?
• Do we have the commitment to do our responsibility? How?

What are the rewards of those who serve? “Blessed are those
servants whom the master finds awake when he comes. Truly, I say to
you, he will dress himself for service and have them recline at table,
and he will come and serve them.” (Luke 12:37)

PracBce
ACTIVITY
As a squad (or ask other squads to join you), come up with a project
wherein you can serve a family in your community who is in need of
your help.

pg. 35
pg. 36
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HONOR
1 Peter 2:18
“You who are slaves must accept the authority your master with all
respect. Do what they tell you - not only if they are kind and
reasonable, but even if they are cruel.”

++++
Honor could be the overriding criterion and consideraGon in the
performance of their entrusted task and mission. * (hcp://
pnp.gov.ph/about-us/pnp-seal-badge)

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: Filipinos are respecxul. What are the tradiGons we
have to show that we respect someone? Please list as many as
possible.

One of the ways we pracGce honor is when we respect those that are
in authority. To honor someone is to show them consideraGon
because of their posiGon or place in your life. We are to respect our
parents, as ciGzens respect the law and as employees respect those
who are above us (our chiefs).

eNgage

Let’s evaluate how we can show respect to our leaders. The

relaGonship between slaves and master is the same in our modern
Gmes as employees and our leaders. Slaves can be translated as
servants whether voluntarily or involuntarily.

pg. 37
 As a modern day worker, we choose our place of work. St. Peter
tells us to respect (honor) and submit to those above us whether the
person is considerate or good, harsh or something in between. To
respect those in authority over us is to obey them. But our leader’s
authority is limited to ethical work macers. We should never perform
work that is illegal, immoral or against God. We should submit to our
leaders – as in showing them consideraGon – regardless of their
management style. Why? Because God says so.

1. We are to give them our full respect.

2. Honor our commitments to our work.
3. As we obey God, we also need to obey our leaders.
4. We need to understand the objecGve of our organizaGon then do
the work we are being paid to do.
5. Fulfill our responsibiliGes with sincerity of heart.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• What are your primary job responsibiliGes? In what way, can you
show your commitment to your work?
• What are the characterisGcs of a leader that inspires you to do
your best at work? Which of these characterisGc you would like
to emulate or follow?
• Do we work with sincerity of heart? How is this shown in the way
we work?

pg. 38
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JUSTICE & PEACE
Philippians 4:7
“Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we
can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you
live in Christ Jesus.”
++++
JusGce is dispensed to everyone whatever is due him without
favoriGsm or discriminaGon of any sort. * (hcp://pnp.gov.ph/about-
us/pnp-seal-badge)

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS:
What is the vision of the PNP Patrol Plan 2030? (Ask a squad member
to recite it from memory.)

“Imploring the aid of the Almighty, by 2030, we shall be a highly

capable, effecGve and credible police service working in partnership
with a responsive community towards the acainment of a safer place
to live, work and do business.”

ASK AND DISCUSS: Why is peace in the land important to achieve in

having a safer place to live, work and do business?

eNgage
In the PNP Seal, we have discussed JusGce. But with jusGce is also
peace. The word "peace" in the Bible, from the Greek word (eireinei),
refers to a mental amtude of tranquillity based on a relaGonship with
God in the ChrisGan Way of Life. It is a word which describes the
result of a person's correct response to God. The Bible uses "peace"
in two ways. There is personal peace with God which comes when a
person accepts Jesus Christ as Saviour. Then, there is the peace of

pg. 39
God which is available on a daily basis as the believer parGcipates in
the ChrisGan way of life according to the Plan of God.

SO, WHERE YOU FIND PEACE?

1. Peace With God

Peace with God is never available apart from His grace. God is the
focal point of grace and the source of peace. Romans 5:1
"Therefore, being jus)fied by faith, we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Grace removed the barrier and made peace between man
and God. So, when the unbeliever responds to grace by faith, the
result is Peace.
Ephesians 2:14 (“For God Himself brought peace to us.”)
provides a good illustraGon of how God made it possible for
anyone to have peace with God. Peace is a product of our
reconciliaGon with God.

ASK & DISCUSS: Do you have a life of peace with God? How
would you describe your relaGonship with God?

2. Peace As A Way of Life

In our lifeGme we can experience peace on a daily basis. When
the believer responds by faith to grace, God provides many
blessings which can result in great inner happiness.
Peace comes through fellowship with God and daily growth,
advancement in spiritual things which brings stability, a relaxed
mental amtude, orientaGon to the plan of God, occupaGon with
Christ, and the ability to employ faith-rest principles in all areas
of life.
Peace, or tranquillity, precedes the enjoyment of prosperity.
It is part of the preparaGon for prosperity. One must have Peace
to have the capacity for prosperity.

pg. 40
ASK & DISCUSS
• Why do you think peace and prosperity goes together?
• What is happiness for you? What will make you happy?

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
What are the things you can do to ensure peace in the community
where you are assigned?

pg. 41
 PNP ETHICAL DOCTRINE
Chapter 3 Section 7
POLICE TRADITIONS
The PNP adopts the generally accepted customs and tradiGons based
on the desirable pracGces of the police service. These shall serve to
inspire PNP members as the organizaGon endeavors to acain its goals
and objecGves.

pg. 42
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SPIRITUAL BELIEFS
A Police Officer is a Spiritual Person
Hebrews11:1
Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it
gives us assurance about things we cannot see.

Hebrews 11:6a
And it is impossible to please God without faith.

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PNP Ethical Doctrine 4.30 - SPIRITUAL BELIEFS – The PNP members
are tradiGonally religious and God-loving persons. They acend
religious services together with members of their family.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: Can you consider yourself as a religious person?
Please explain.

Faith in God is one of the most important things in life. We are told
that without faith it is impossible to please God. The word faith
comes for the LaGn word fidere which means to trust, believe or have
faith. Faith has been defined as “unquesGoning belief in God, religion,
idea or organizaGon.” Faith generally means having a strong
convicGon, deep trust, reliance upon or loyalty to something.
Real faith plainly states, “faith is the substance of the things
hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)
Substance means assurance, realizaGon, something like a Gtle or
deed to a property.

pg. 43
eNgage

WHAT IS FAITH?

1. Faith is a fruit or quality imparted by God.

Faith is what God has given us. If we need more faith, all we need
to do is to ask from Him.

2. Growing in Faith.
We grow as we exercise our faith – as we trust in God – and
follow His instrucGon. As our faithfulness to God increases, we
become more staunch, firm, determined, resolute in our belief in
God.

3. Evidence of Our Faith

A true believer of God must also find a church where the truth of
God is taught. If we live by faith, it also means changing our life
so that we begin to live by God’s instrucGons. As we begin to
observe God’s instrucGons we begin to understand God’s plan
and His purposes for our life.

ASK & DISCUSS

• Can you explain your faith in God? Why do you believe in God?
• What do you think is God’s purpose for your life?
• What makes you different from the rest because of your faith?

Our faith and pracGce will actually make us set apart or different from
the rest.

pg. 44
PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• Was there a situaGon in your life where your faith in God has
been tested? What did you learn about God from the
experience?
• How has your faith in God made you a becer person?

HOW DO WE BUILD REAL FAITH?

1. Ask God for more faith.
2. Prove what you believe in through your work.
3. Study about your faith.
4. Live by faith and don’t compromise or deny your faith.
5. Endure trials.

pg. 45
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VALOR
Who are the Men And Women Of Valor?
Judges 6:12
“…”The Lord is with you, O mighty man of valor.”

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PNP Ethical Doctrine 4.31 – VALOR – History acests that Filipino law
enforcers have exemplified the tradiGon of valor in defending the
country from aggression and oppression. They sacrificed their limbs
and lives for the sake of their countrymen whom they have pledged
to serve.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: How do you describe a good father, husband and
friend?

eNgage

In the 2 Samuel 23:8 are listed the men of valor that King David chose
to be his command group. Included are 37 men who would stand in
bacle and defend the king to the every end including “unto death.”
Were these men perfect? No, but they have a sense of loyalty that is
beyond other commitments.

What are the mighty men of valor?

1. Mighty – having or showing great power, skill, strength or force
2. Men – a male human endowed with qualiGes such as strength,
considered characterisGc of manhood.
3. Valor – courage and boldness as in bacle or bravery.

pg. 46
WHAT ARE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MAN OF VALOR?

1. GODLY - A man of valor also seeks God’s help and listens to God.

2. HONEST – A man of valor is marked by displaying integrity and

upright. He is not a fraud and decepGve. He is also equitable and
fair in his dealings.

3. COMPASSION – A man of valor has deep awareness of the

suffering of another coupled with a desire to relieve it (pity).

4. LOYAL – A man of valor is steadfast in his allegiance to his

country, government and its sovereignty. He is faithful to a
person, ideal, custom, cause or duty.

ASK & DISCUSS

• Who are you willing to listen to and seek wise counsel from?
Why?
• Based on the descripGon above, can you say you say you have the
qualiGes (or some qualiGes) of a man of valor?

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• Are you a man of valor in your family?
• What do you teach your children about …
- God?
- Being a person integrity?
- How to reach their goals?
- How to stand for what is right?
- How to treat other people?

pg. 47
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PATRIOTISM
God And NaBon Building
Psalm 33:12-14
“What joy for the na)on whose God is the Lord, whose people he has
chosen as his inheritance. The Lord looks down from heaven and sees
the whole human race. From his throne he observes all who live on
the earth.”

++++
PNP Ethical Doctrine 4..32 – PATRIOTISM – The PNP members are
tradiGonally patrioGc by nature. They manifest their love of country
with a pledge of allegiance to the flag and vow to defend the
consGtuGon.

God established government to execute jusGce among the people. As

chose to govern ourselves or restrain from our natural tendencies, we
require less government control of our personal lives. But if we do
not learn to control our evil tendencies, we need government in
order that jusGce may reign.

Prelude
Read Psalm 33:12 – “Blessed is the na)on whose God is the Lord, the
people whom He has chosen as His heritage.”

ASK & DISCUSS: What do you think is the significance of God being
the leader of our naGon?

pg. 48
eNgage

GOD IS OUR LEADER …

1. God observes all people. No one is exempt from His acGve

observaGon of the purpose of establishing His purposes among
them.

2. No one escapes God’s scruGny of the way we conduct ourselves.

He considers everyone and this applies to all people and naGon.

3. We are reminded of the common mistakes of our leaders in

thinking that they can rely on their own power.

4. Let us remind ourselves that God is the One and Only source of
deliverance and defense (help and safety).

5. We need to rejoice in the Lord for the protecGon and provision

He provides for those who trust Him.

ASK & DISCUSS

How has God provided for your family and protected them from
harm? Cite a specific example or story.

Choosing God to be the God of naGon, we will have to do 2 things:

1. It will cause us to adapt to His commandments and principles as
our code of conduct.
2. It will cause us to seek Him to secure our personal protecGon,
provision and preservaGon.

pg. 49
ASK & DISCUSS
If every Filipino will follow the 10 Commandments, how will that
affect our relaGonship with God, country and man?

The 10 Commandments:
1. I am the Lord your God and you shall have no other gods but
me.
2. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
3. You shall remember and keep the Sabbath holy.
4. Honor your father and mother.
5. You must not commit murder.
6. You must not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You must not give false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods or anything that
belongs to him.

PracBce
Take a Peso paper bill and find the words “Pinagpala ang bayan na
ang Dios ang Panginoon” (near upper right hand corner). What is the
significance of this and why it was placed in our money?

pg. 50
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DISCIPLINE
Learning To Be Self-Disciplined
1 Timothy 4:8
“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much beKer,
promising benefits in this life and the life to come.”

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PNP Ethical Doctrine 4.33 – DISCIPLINE - The discipline of the PNP
members is manifested by insGncGve obedience to lawful orders and
thorough and spontaneous acGons towards the acainment of
organizaGonal objecGve guided by moral, ethical and legal norms.

Self-discipline is important in many endeavors in life. It is best defined

as the ability to regulate one’s conduct by principle and sound
judgment rather than by impulse, desire or social custom. Discipline
may be summarized in one word: obedience. It is the ability to
concentrate, focus on goals and consistently to stay within prioriGes.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
Do you have a sports or hobby? What are the disciplines that you
have developed to be the best in your sport or hobby?

eNgage
ASK & DISCUSS: What do you do to develop discipline physically?
EmoGonally? Intellectually? And spiritually?

HOW DO WE DEVELOP DISCIPLINE?

1. Start with small things.

Be neat in everything in your house or work.

pg. 51
2. Get yourself organized.
Make a schedule and have a to-do list for the things you want to
accomplish for the day.

3. Don’t constantly seek to be entertained.

When you have free Gme, do something producGve. While
waiGng in the office, read books or have a meaningful
conversaGons with others. Do things that are challenging,
sGmulaGng and creaGve and that will add value to your well-
being.

4. Be on Gme.
Being on Gme also acknowledges the importance of other people
and value their Gme.

5. Keep your word.

When you have a commitment, self-discipline will enable you to
keep it.

6. Finish what you have started.

7. Accept correcGon.

8. Welcome responsibility.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• Which of the 8 above-wricen is your strength (where you are
good)? Which is your weakness (you are trying to improve)?
• How will use your strength to overcome your weakness? And
what will you do to develop the discipline to change it?

pg. 52
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GENTLEMANLINESS
Chivalry Is Not Dead
1 Timothy 4:12
“… Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live,
in your love, in your faith and your purity.”

Colossians 4:6
“Let your conversa)on be gracious and aKrac)ve so that you will
have the right response for everyone.”

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PNP Ethical Doctrine 4.34 – GENTLEMANLINESS – PNP members are
upright in character, gentle in manners, dignified in appearance and
sincere in their concern for fellowmen.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: Who is a gentleman? Describe a gentleman.

A gentleman in form, according to the rules of good breeding, is one

who treats everybody with kindness; who thinks of other’s needs and
subordinates his own needs, pleasure and conveniences to theirs. He
is mild, gentle, kind, courteous to all. A gentleman in feeling does all
this in the principle of good will.

eNgage
ASK & DISCUSS: What does a gentleman do?

WHAT ARE THE RULES OF A GENTLEMAN?

1. Chivalry is not dead. Go out of your way and serve other people.
Be considerate of others.

pg. 53
2. Talk well. Sound intelligent without being arrogant. Improve and
expand your vocabulary. Be a good communicator.

3. Find out your own purpose. Don’t live life only living for today.

4. Learn to interact for others. Develop your people skills.

5. Be quick to forgive. Be quick to show mercy without

compromising what your job is as a police officer.

6. Say hello more. People admire more those who exudes

confidence and not afraid to connect with other people.

7. Let your “yes be yes” and “no be no.” Keep your promises.

8. Expand your experiences. Expanding your experiences gives you

great stories to tell. Be interesGng and be interested.

Improving yourself doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a great aim to look

becer talk well and dress well. But being a gentleman is more than
the physical, its finding your inner men, what you’ve been passionate
about and running aver it.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• What will you teach your son about being a gentleman?
• Make a commitment to do one act of kindness everyday.

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WORD OF HONOR
Keeping Your Promises
Machew 5:33,37
“You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you
have sworn.
…Let what you say simply be ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; …”

Numbers 30:2
“A man who makes a vow to the Lord or makes a pledge under oath
must never break it. He must do exactly what he said he must do.”

++++
PNP Ethical Doctrine 4.35 – WORD OF HONOR – The PNP members’
word is their bond. They stand by and commit to uphold it.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: As a child, have you ever been made a promise and
was broken? How did it make you feel?

eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS: A police officer’s word is their bond. What are your
commitments as a police officer? Do you take Gme to review your
pledge every now and then just as a reminder to the commitments
you made when you were issued your badge?

Many people struggle in keeping their word. If we are not careful, we

end up with a broken string of promise in our lives. Broken promises
can result to broken relaGonships. We also destroy our credibility
especially to those who are watching our lives to see if they can trust
us.

pg. 55
 While changing our mind from Gme to Gme when circumstances
prevent us from keeping a promise is just part of being flexible in life
but breaking promises to others on a regular basis is not healthy.

HOW TO KEEP OUR PROMISES?

1. Take making a promise (vow or oath) seriously and it takes

commitment.

2. Pay close acenGon to your words. Every word you communicate

macers.

3. Study your pacerns of making promises. Pray about the pacerns

you noGce about yourself and change your unhealthy habits.

4. Take Gme for careful consideraGon before making a promise to

someone.

5. Keep it simple when making a promise.

PracBce
Read The Police Officer’s Pledge aloud and together.

I will love and serve God, my country and people.

I will uphold the cons)tu)on and obey legal orders of the duly
cons)tuted authority.
I will oblige myself to maintain a high standard of morality and
professionalism.
I will respect the customs and tradi)ons of the police service; and
I will live a decent and virtuous life to serve as an example to others.

Close in prayer and commit to the Lord that you will use your life as a
blessing to others – your co-police officers, superiors and community.

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DUTY
On Being A Responsible Worker
2 Timothy 2:3-6
“Endure suffering along with me, as good soldier of Christ Jesus.
Soldiers don’t get )ed up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they
cannot please the officer who enlisted them. And athletes cannot win
the prize unless they follow the rules. And hardworking farmers
should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor.”

2 Timothy 2:15
“Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his
approval.”

++++
PNP Ethical 4.36 – DUTY – PNP members have historically exemplified
themselves as dedicated public servants who perform their tasks with
a deep sense of responsibility and self-sacrifice. They shall readily
accept assignment anywhere in the country.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: “They shall readily accept assignment anywhere in
the country.” Are you willing to be assigned anywhere in the country?
Why or why not?

Timothy is told to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. There

is a certain amount of hardship involved in being a police officer.
Oven there are irregular hours, sensiGve problems, different
personaliGes and some situaGons that are not easy to deal with. We
don’t have in ourselves all that it takes to do our duty. It takes special
strength to do our duty and we must depend on the special strength
that only God can give.

pg. 57
eNgage

SO WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO DO OUR DUTY AS ILLUSTRATED BY

OTHER WORKERS …

1. A Courageous Soldier
A solider in the baclefield endures a rigorous life, always ready to
do what the commander orders. A true soldier must eliminate
some compeGng interests in order to more effecGvely serve his
commanding officer. This illustrates rigid discipline and courage
to stand firmly against enemies.

2. A Law-Abiding Athlete
Every game has rules. Regardless how competent athletes
maybe, unless they adhere to the rules of the game, they will be
disqualified. We are to observe the rules of the game and must
be willing to be trained rigorously to excel.

3. A Hard Working Farmer

A farmer toils for many hours. SomeGmes he is confronted with
poor soil or uncertain weather yet he must work not by the clock
but unGl the job gets done. A farmer knows there are no quick
results but he must be paGent.

4. A Diligent Workman
A diligent workman knows how to work hard and work smart. He
is a problem solver and finds soluGons rather than a problem
finder. He also extends his services even if it is not asked of him.

5. A Gentle Servant
He is dedicated to his work. He makes sure that he is upright in
conduct and character. He is a courteous and gentle in his
manners.

ASK & DISCUSS: Based on the 5 kinds of workers, which worker do

you idenGfy with and why?

pg. 58
PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• Of all the assignments you had, which is the most enjoyable for
you? Why? Which is the most challenging? Why?
• What is a public servant? How does a public servant render his
work?

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LOYALTY
On Being Fully Commided
Deuteronomy 7:9b
“He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand
genera)ons and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and
obey his commands.”

++++
PNP Ethical Doctrine 4.37 – LOYALTY – PNP members are tradiGonally
loyal to the organizaGon, country, people as borne by history and
pracGce.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: How do you show loyalty to our organizaGon? To
your family?

The word loyalty brings to mind a powerful sense of belonging and

solidarity. With this comes the idea of wholehearted fidelity coupled
with unswerving devoGon and duty. The concept of loyalty is also
relaGonal which means being fully commiced to someone. God has
established the very essence of loyalty through his relaGonship with
his people. Loyalty then involves steady involvement and
commitment to our relaGonships.

eNgage

SOME THOUGHTS ON LOYALTY. Please comment.

1. Loyalty is what you do, not what you say.

Loyalty must be seen in acGon. It does not thrive in just verbal
assurances but must be revealed in what we do.

pg. 60
2. Loyalty is a willing decision.
Forced compliance is faked loyalty. Fake loyalty has its
consequences and must be avoided at all costs. You must make
up your mind to be loyal.

3. Loyalty is demanding.
SomeGmes we will be called to do things that are inconvenient
and may seem demeaning tasks and responsibiliGes. Yet, we
must maintain your steadiness and posiGve amtude in every
case.

4. Loyalty is creaBng value.

For most of us, loyalty is measured by years of service. But
someGmes, it is not only based on years of service but have we
created value in the organizaGon where we belong or in the
relaGonships we have. Have the organizaGon become becer
because of our presence and the way we work? Have the person
become a becer person because of the way we relate to them?

5. Loyalty will involve sacrifice.

Our allegiance to God, family and work will call for seasons of
sacrifice. Sacrifice is the act of giving something precious and of
high value at one’s expense.

6. Loyalty to God will be rewarded.

God is faithful and He will remain faithful to us even we have
been unfaithful to Him.

ASK & DISCUSS

• How important is loyalty in your relaGonships? Why?
• How do you measure loyalty?

pg. 61
PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• In every assignment we have (staGon or unit), can we say that our
place of work became a becer workplace because of our
presence? Did we inspire the people in our workplace to become
becer persons, becer leaders, becer police officers and becer
spouses/parents? Please cite specific stories or persons.
• In our homes, did we inspire our spouse and children to be becer
persons and pursue their dreams? Have we been a good example
to them? Please cite specific stories or persons.

pg. 62
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CAMARADERIE
The Value of Unity and Teamwork
Ecclesiastes 4:9
“Two people are beKer off than one, for they can help each other
succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But
someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying
close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm
alone? A person standing alone can be aKacked and defeated, but
two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even beKer, for a
triple-braided cord is not easily broken.

++++
PNP Ethical Doctrine 4.38 – CAMARADERIE – The binding spirit that
endures teamwork and cooperaGon in the police organizaGon,
extending to the people they serve is manifested by the PNP
members’ deep commitment and concern for one another.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: What do you appreciate in each member of your
squad? MenGon their names one by one and then share one posiGve
word or phrase that would describe them.

eNgage
ASK & DISCUSS
• How do you define teamwork?
• How important is teamwork in your work? Teamwork is an
acGvity in which members of the organizaGon come together to
work for a common goal or set of goals. There is no greater
weapon in an organizaGon’s arsenal than a great team. EffecGve
teams have the ability to
• increase efficiency by taking on more complex tasks,

pg. 63
 • improve communicaGon by facilitaGng open discussion and
cooperaGon among team members,
• maximize output by leveraging each team member’s
strength,
• provide opportuniGes for personal growth and,
• act as a support mechanism for staff,
• increase innovaGon and creaGvity.

BENEFITS OF TEAMWORK

1. Burdens are lighter when everyone works together. If we work

together, work gets done diligently.

2. Work becomes faster when everyone works together. When

people work together, there is speed that cannot be
accomplished alone.

3. Each person’s work is important. No one is insignificant in a team

– all has a purpose.

4. Each person is due recogniGon for his work. We need to praise

each other for the work we are doing. In this life, we need
cheerleaders. If we are the team leader, we need to be a
cheerleader so that the work will conGnue and so team members
will not lose heart.

pg. 64
PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• Be on the look out in our team that needs encouragement and
then compliment them.
• Pass out papers (size 3 x 5 inches) and then write a lecer of
appreciaGon to each member of your squad.

+++ To the Squad Leader: Another creaGve way of doing this is to

prepare 9 pieces of blank paper (becer if it is colored paper, if
available), put the name of your squad member per paper and pass
the paper around. Each squad member will write what they
appreciate about the person on the paper. Aver everyone has
finished (or aver the SWIM) give the paper to the person.

pg. 65
 A POLICE OFFICER’S LEADERSHIP
EFFECTIVENESS
Psalm 78:70-72
He also chose David His servant
And took him from the sheepfolds;
From [a]the care of the ewes with suckling lambs He brought him
To shepherd Jacob His people,
And Israel His inheritance.
So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart,
And guided them with his skillful hands.

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MEASURING YOUR LEADERSHIP
EFFECTIVENESS
1 Samuel 16:7;
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the
height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees
not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord
looks on the heart.”

1 Samuel 10:21-24
He brought the tribe of Benjamin near by its clans, and the clan of the
Matrites was taken by lot; and Saul the son of Kish was taken by lot.
But when they sought him, he could not be found. So they inquired
again of the Lord, “Is there a man s)ll to come?” and the Lord said,
“Behold, he has hidden himself among the baggage.” Then they ran
and took him from there. And when he stood among the people, he
was taller than any of the people from his shoulders upward. And
Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see him whom the Lord has
chosen? There is none like him among all the people.” And all the
people shouted, “Long live the king!”

++++
Success is within the reach of everyone. But personal success without
leadership ability brings limited effecGveness. A person’s impact is
only a fracGon of what it could be with good leadership. The greater
the impact you want to make, the greater your influence needs to be.
The leaders’ self-percepGon determines a leader’s effecGveness. To
raise the level of our effecGveness as a leader we need to change our
percepGons about ourselves and about leadership.

pg. 67
Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS:
What do you think is your potenGal as a leader? What do you think
limits you in developing your ability to lead?

eNgage

We will look into two persons in Scripture, both kings and compare
their abiliGes to lead: Saul and David.
David has his own leadership limitaGons but he chose whether
these will limit him or if he can move forward beyond them. Saul, on
the other hand, gave in to him to his limitaGons and allowed it to
affect his effecGveness to lead. In the end, God had to throw him out
of the throne and anointed David to be king.

WHAT COULD BE THESE LIMITATIONS THAT WOULD AFFECT ABILITY

TO LEAD?

1. Our Own Family –

SomeGmes our own family has no confidence in us. It started
when we were children and how our parents treated us. They
could have labeled us as “black sheep”, “not bright enough” etc.
They do not believe in our abiliGes. Or maybe we came from a
poor family and that made us shy and inGmidated.

2. Our Own Background

We may have physical disabiliGes or some challenges being in
front of people. Maybe we do not have good grades in school.
Maybe its our youthfulness and being inexperience. Maybe we
come from a very poor family and we are inGmidated by those
that are in a higher economic status that we are. Or maybe we
come from a broken family.

pg. 68
3. Others
Maybe it’s our amtude like fear, insecuriGes, impaGence,
impulsiveness, anger, jealousy, etc.

ASK & DISCUSS

• Ask each squad member to share their personal narraGve to the
group for 3 minutes. For 1 minute, share something about their
personal family (parents & siblings), then another minute, their
own family today (spouse and children) and for another minute,
what are their plans for the future?

We need to stop listening to the voices of others and start to be more

confident in ourselves.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• What are the greatest challenges that you face as a leader (in
your home and in your office) today?
• How can use your weaknesses or challenges and turn them into
strengths?

pg. 69
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LEADERSHIP IS INFLUENCE
Deuteronomy 31:1-8
So Moses con)nued to speak these words to all Israel. And he said to
them, “I am 120 years old today. I am no longer able to go out and
come in. The Lord has said to me, You shall not go over this Jordan.’
The Lord your God himself will go over before you. He will destroy
these na)ons before you, so that you shall dispossess them, and
Joshua will go over at your head, as the Lord has spoken. And the
Lord will do to them as he did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the
Amorites, and to their land, when he destroyed them. And the Lord
will give them over to you, and you shall do to them according to the
whole commandment that I have commanded you. Be strong and
courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your
God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Then
Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be
strong and courageous, for you shall go with this people into the land
that the Lord has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall
put them in possession of it. It is the Lord who goes before you. He
will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or
be dismayed.”

++++
John Maxwell said that, “Leadership is influence – nothing more,
nothing less.” Harry Overstreet said “The very essence of all power to
influence lies in gemng the other person to parGcipate.” Are you the
kind of a leader that people want to follow?
As police officers, we work with the community. And the test of
our leadership is how do we convince our community to be
responsive and have confidence in us. We can not force our
community to be responsive and the only thing we can do is to
moGvate and inspire them.

pg. 70
Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: Who is one person who has influenced you
posiGvely? Why?

eNgage
One leader who was a model of right living is a man in the Bible
named Joshua. He consistently lived beyond his ability as a leader.
What was Joshua’s pacern?

1. He is a man of prayer.
Prayer is our communicaGon with God. It is also one of the
indicaGons of our relaGonship with God.

2. He is an obedient man.
Joshua is obedient to God as a servant, warrior and leader.

3. He is a man of faith.
Joshua’s life is marked by courage. And courage is nothing more
than faith in acGon. When a leader’s faith in God is strong, he can
do anything.

4. He is commided.
Joshua is willing to risk his life. He was willing to fight in bacles
where he is vastly outnumbered. He never failed to give his best
for what he believed.

5. He is a man of character.
Joshua’s first order of priority is his character. He valued what
was right over what was popular. That provided a strong
foundaGon upon which to build great influence.

pg. 71
ASK & DISCUSS
• Looking at Joshua’s example, what is it about you that is worthy
to emulate? Are you a good example to others?
• How are you developing your ability as a leader? In your home
and in your family?

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS:
Who are you posiGvely influence with in your staGon or unit or even
leaders in the community? How are you influencing this person?

pg. 72
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ENJOY LIFE’S JOURNEY
Genesis 50:19-21
But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As
for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to
bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are
today. So do not fear; I will provide for you and your liKle ones.” Thus
he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.

++++
When we want to get rich, it doesn’t happen in a day. We have to
keep on invesGng one day at a Gme. SomeGmes we lose, someGmes
we win. The truth is – we can’t be rich just in a day. Our leadership
ability is the same. It is not staGc no macer where we are starGng
from as we can always get becer.

Prelude
Joseph in the Bible is just like any other leader. All leaders have a
vision for a becer future. But then before a vision can be fulfilled it
will take Gme. And it will not be an easy ride, there are Gmes when
we will be tested and experience trials. But these trials come for a
reason.

ASK & DISCUSS

Look into your own life, how have your negaGve experiences helped
you become a becer person today? What have you learned from the
experience?

pg. 73
eNgage

Joseph, before God can use him for greatness, he needs to be

prepared and purified. Joseph is known as the dreamer. As a young
man, he was his father’s favorite but this caused his brothers to
despise him. They betrayed him and instead of killing him, they sold
him as a slave. He became a slave in Egypt then worked for the
person who is second in command of the king but then he was
imprisoned because he was falsely accused. When he was promised
that he will be helped to get out of prison, the person who promised
him forgot all about him. He stayed in jail for 13 years for false
accusaGon. In God’s providence, he got out of prison and was
appointed by the king as his second in command.

So what do life’s trials and tesGngs in life do to us?

1. It can open other opportuniGes for us.
2. It can help us develop our integrity.
3. They help us become prepared in mind and heart for leadership.
4. They can help us grow spiritually.

ASK & DISCUSS

Looking at your Personal NarraGve, let us share what are the things
we have learned from the “university of life” that we would like to
share to our own children. What are the life values we have
developed because of our experiences? How can we use these values
for us to have a becer future?

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• What are your career goals? What are your personal dreams?
• Where are you now in your journey in fulfilling this dream?
• How will you reach the fulfillment of this dream?

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CREATING VALUE IN OTHERS
Machew 25:34-40
Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are
blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the
founda)on of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I
was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you
welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you
visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous
will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed
you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a
stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did
we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer
them, Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my
brothers, you did it to me.’

++++
Many people view leadership the same way they view success,
hoping to go as far as they can, to climb the ladder, to achieve the
highest posiGon possible for their talent. But the bocom line in
leadership that makes an impact is different from convenGonal
thinking, it isn’t how far we advance ourselves, but how far we
advance others. That is achieved by serving others and adding value
to their lives.
The interacGon between every leader and follower is a
relaGonship and all relaGonships either add or subtract from a
person’s life. You have influence – but it could either be posiGve and
negaGve. How can you tell? Are you making things becer for the
people who follow you?

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: Why do you think people want to become leaders?
What is their moGve?

pg. 75
Why do leaders lead? And when they do, what is their first
responsibility? If you were to ask a lot of leaders, you might hear a
variety of responses and they might say that a leader’s job is:
• To be in charge
• To make the organizaGon run smoothly
• To make money for shareholders
• To build a great company
• To make us becer than the compeGGon and
• To win.

Adding value to others means gemng out of my comfort zone every

day and think about adding value to others.

eNgage

READ: Machew 25:31-40

In verse 34, we see there the phrase “blessed by my Father.” Who are
these that Jesus menGons are blessed by his father? They are those
who are faithful in performing acts of kindness and seek to serve the
poor and disadvantage. Jesus is also foreseeing that some of us may
also be in their situaGon and thus, we must learn to care for each
other. We must care for those who have no status and seek to serve
them rather than exploit them. Because as we give food to the
hungry, welcome a stranger, clothed the naked and visit the sick or
those in prison, we are doing this kindness to Jesus himself. And as
we do this we also add value to the lives of others.

As police officers, how do we add value to others …

1. Sincerely value and care for others.
2. Be valuable to others. What can we offer people? Our wisdom
that we acquired through experience.
3. Know and relate to what others value. What makes our
leadership effecGve is learning how to listen. Do you know each
squad member’s life story – their aspiraGons, their dreams and
their hopes?

pg. 76
4. Do things that God values. This should be non-negoGable. We
always need to seek what is of value to God himself and then we
will understand that value of reaching our to others and serving
them.

ASK & DISCUSS

• Ask your squad members: What is it that they consider valuable
for them?
• Ask your squad members: As a squad leader, how I add value to
your life? List the ways that you can add value to them and then
act on it.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
How can we add value to each other in our squad? To the people in
our community that are disadvantaged (the street children, the
homeless, etc.)? To those that are in our prison cells?

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TRUST IS A VITAL ELEMENT
Titus 2:7-8
“Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works and in
your teaching show integrity, dignity and sound speech that cannot
be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having
nothing evil to say about us.”

++++
Why is trust important? It doesn’t macer how competent you are as
a leader, you won’t get very far if your team doesn’t trust you. What
makes a good leader is TRUST. Can you be trusted? Research shows
that there are 2 quesGons that run in the minds of people if they
want to know if the person is trustworthy.
• Does this person have good intenGons toward me? Is he a
friend or an enemy?
• Does this person have what it takes to act on those
intenGons?

The research shows that we are highly tuned in to the warmth and
competence of others around us. Warmth is being friendly, kind, loyal
and empatheGc. It is linked to good intenGons. Competence – being
intelligent, skilled, creaGve, effecGve – is taken as evidence test that
we have good intenGons toward others.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: Was there a person who broke your trust? What was
the result?

pg. 78
eNgage

Our Bible verse for today is wricen by Titus – a young man whom St.
Paul mentored and became a companion in his missionary journeys.
He reminded Titus to make his priority to be an example in
everything that is good and excellent. He must be a model and his
talk and acGons must be consistent otherwise, people will deem him
a hypocrite.

ASK & DISCUSS: As a police officer, why do you think you should be a
model of good and excellence in your community?

From the book, AuthenGc Leadership (Bill George, former CEO of

Medtronic, the world’s leading medical technology, the company was
founded by Earl Bakken – maker of the world’s first portable
pacemaker), shared five dimensions of authenGc leadership:

1. Passion for your purpose. Passion for your purpose comes when
you are highly moGvated by your work because you believe in its
intrinsic worth and you can use your abiliGes to maximum effect.

2. Being true to your values. You have to test your values in the
crucible of life experiences. Only in the crucible will you learn
how to cope with pressures to compromise your values and deal
with potenGal conflicts between them.

3. Develop compassion. Develop compassion for the people

around you. Develop your heart by following your own path and
being open to all of life’s experiences.

4. Connected relaBonships. Enduring relaGonships are built on

connectedness and a shared purpose of working together toward
a common goal.

pg. 79
5. PracBcing self-discipline. Leaders must behave with consistency
and self-discipline, not lemng leadership stresses get in the way
of their judgment.

ASK & DISCUSS

• What should a person do in order gain your trust?
• What are the characterisGcs of a person you will trust?

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• Are you a trustworthy person? Cite examples.
• Trust is built overGme – the long haul but once you break that
trust it will take Gme again to build it. What should you do to
maintain that trust?

pg. 80
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RESPECT IS EARNED
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are leaders in the Lord’s
work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.
Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their
work. And live peacefully with each other.

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Respect can be defined as a posiGve feeling of admiraGon or
deference for a person or other enGty and at a pracGcal level respect
includes taking someone’s feelings, needs, thoughts and preferences
into consideraGon. And also treaGng others respecxully even if we
don’t agree with them.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: Who do you respect the most? Why?

eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS: How important is respect for each other in police
work?

The quesGon has always been how to manage people and make sure
they work to a certain standard, while also finding a way to make
them respect us and our authority in order to help accomplish the
mission.
Great leaders have to be respected in order to be successful, but
earning that respect takes Gme and effort. When subordinates
respects us, they are more likely to work harder to accomplish a
shared goal they believe in.

pg. 81
 Leaders recognize that employees are people, too, and they have
basic needs that must be met and nurtured in order to enhance
performance.
Leaders who earn respect oven are much more successful than
those who demand respect.

HOW CAN WE BE RESPECTABLE?

1. Be Consistent
If you do what you say, people will recognize and respond to that.

2. Be Punctual
Time management shouldn’t be hard. Making others wait
diminishes respect.

3. Be Responsive
Leaders should always be available, whether at work or not, and
workers need to know that when they need you, they can reach
you.

4. Be Right, but Be OK Being Wrong Too

Know your facts, but if you make a calculated decision that
proves false, own it and accept that you made the best effort.
People will noGce.

5. Forgive Mistakes
Humans aren’t perfect, and neither are leaders. When you make
a mistake, show others how to shake it off. And don’t penalize
those who try to be creaGve in solving a problem and don’t
succeed.

6. Show Respect, Always

It’s easy to criGcize when others mess up. It’s becer to support
someone, even in error, in order for them to bounce back strong.

pg. 82
7. Be ProacBve
Not everyone is as good as your best workers. Help those
struggling, but be firm. If people conGnue to undermine the
team, do what’s best for the team to succeed.

The workplace of 2019 is far different than in years past. Younger

employees don’t hold the same views of work and management as
their parents did. Distrust and enGtlement can be crippling traits to
overcome.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
Our uniform is a symbol of authority and respect. But the truth is
there was a Gme that some of our colleagues that disrespected the
uniform which resulted to a bad image of the PNP. What will you to
to recover people’s respect for those in uniform?

pg. 83
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YOUR LEADERSHIP INTUITION
Exodus 18:14-24
When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the
people, he asked, “What are you really accomplishing here? Why are
you trying to do all this alone while everyone stands around you from
morning )ll evening?” Moses replied, “Because the people come to
me to get a ruling from God. 16 When a dispute arises, they come to
me, and I am the one who seKles the case between the quarreling
par)es. I inform the people of God’s decrees and give them his
instruc)ons.” “ This is not good!” Moses’ father-in-law
exclaimed. “You’re going to wear yourself out—and the people, too.
This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself. Now
listen to me, and let me give you a word of advice, and may God be
with you. You should con)nue to be the people’s representa)ve
before God, bringing their disputes to him. Teach them God’s decrees,
and give them his instruc)ons. Show them how to conduct their lives.
But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear
God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one
thousand, one hundred, fi^y, and ten. They should always be
available to solve the people’s common disputes, but have them bring
the major cases to you. Let the leaders decide the smaller maKers
themselves. They will help you carry the load, making the task easier
for you. If you follow this advice, and if God commands you to do so,
then you will be able to endure the pressures, and all these people
will go home in peace.” Moses listened to his father-in-law’s advice
and followed his sugges)ons.

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As leaders, we have our plate full of responsibiliGes ad we have a lot
to learn. There is one skill that we need – leadership intuiGon – that
will steer us through new challenges and guide us to lead our people
well. Leadership intuGon delivers valuable foresight to our work. It is
a skill and experience reapplies.

pg. 84
 IntuiGon is a synthesis of informaGon and experience —
especially about people — reapplied in a different Gme and space. It
is conGnuous learning. With pracGce, the synthesis works so quickly
that many people experience it as a hunch. Everyone can develop
the skill of intuiGon — experience reapplied.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
Have you ever been to a meeGng with a group of people you’ve never
met before? Have you idenGfied who the leader is? How did you
know if this person is the leader without even knowing him? Can you
describe to us your experience?

eNgage

Our lesson for today is based on the leadership intuiGon of Jethro –

Moses’ father-in-law. He saw Moses’ leadership dilemma wherein he
was leading more than a million displaced and disgruntled people.
Moses was handling all the problems of the people himself. Jethro
then suggested that he needs to divide and delegate the work among
his leaders.

WHAT DO INTUITIVE LEADERS SEE?

1. SituaBons
An intuiGve leader sees a situaGon and is able to size it up very
quickly.

2. Trends
An intuiGve leader sees what’s happening in the present, and he
understands where an organizaGon is headed in the future if it
stays on its current course.

pg. 85
3. Resources
An intuiGve leader knows how to resource his vision. Successful
leaders see every situaGon in terms of addiGonal resources:
money, raw materials, technology and people. And they are
good managers of these resources.

4. People
Perhaps the greatest ability of an intuiGve leader is his skill with
people.

5. Himself
An intuiGve leader reads himself. He understands his strengths,
his weaknesses, his skills and current state of mind.

ASK & DISCUSS

• When you are in the midst of an important decision to make,
who do you listen to besides your parents and/or spouse? Why?
What about this person that makes you listen to him/her?
• Looking at your organizaGon, who has the strength in all 7 areas?
Why do you say so?

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• Assessing your own leadership intuiGon, which of your 7 is your
strength? Why?

pg. 86
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YOU ATTRACT WHO YOU ARE
Proverbs 22:24-25
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate
with one easily angered,
or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.

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EffecGve leaders are always on the lookout for good people. I think
each of us carries around a mental list of what kind of people we
would like to have in our organizaGon or department. Think about it.
Stop right now and make a list of what would your (next) ideal team
member be like. What age? How about commitment level? What
characterisGcs should that person have?
There is only one key that will unlock the door to your success.
Believe it or not, who you acract is not determined by what you
WANT, but by who you ARE.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
If you were given the opportunity to choose people on a team, what
are the characterisGcs of the people you will choose? Then, among
these characterisGcs, what do you possess?

This works both ways – when you are looking the right person for
your team as well as when you’re looking for the right job. Like
acracts like.

eNgage

John Maxwell in his book 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership 21

idenGfies 7 key areas where we share common ground:

pg. 87
1. GeneraBon
Most of the Gme when people hire others, they hire people
similar in age to themselves. This occurs within departments, but
someGmes even company-wide.

2. Altude
PosiGve people won’t work well with negaGve people and other
way around. People not only acract others with similar amtudes,
but their amtudes tend to become alike. Beware, your amtude is
contagious!

3. Background
SomeGmes we get acracted to people who come from the same
region as we speak the same dialect. At Gmes, it’s the same
educaGon or family background.

4. Values
People are acracted to leaders whose values are similar to their
own. If we honor integrity, hard work and people, it will be very
difficult for us to follow leaders without these values. Remember,
our values will determine what type of individuals will follow us.

5. Energy
A high energy person, will most likely noGced that low-energy
individuals drive you crazy. It works the other way around too.

6. Gimedness
People aren’t looking for mediocre leaders to follow. People are
acracted to talent and excellence, especially in their area of
givedness. Whenever you’re looking to learn and improve,
mostly likely we are looking for the best.

7. Leadership Ability
People naturally follow leaders stronger than themselves. The
leaders we will acract will be similar in style and ability to you.

pg. 88
ASK & DISCUSS
• Which of the common ground areas acracts you to the person
who you will follow?
• Which do you think of the common areas that acracts people to
you?

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: What should you work on to make you a magneGc
person? A person who is an inspiraGon to others?

pg. 89
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LEAD BY EXAMPLE
1 Timothy 4:11-12
Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them.Don’t let
anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all
believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith,
and your purity.

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John C Maxwell defines leadership, “A leader is one who knows the
way, goes the way, and shows the way.” IrrespecGve of how you
define a leader, he or she can prove to be a difference maker
between success and failure. A good leader has a futurisGc vision and
knows how to turn his ideas into real-world success stories.
When Gmes are tough, uncertainty is high, and chaos threatens
to overwhelm everyone, followers need a clear picture from their
leaders the most. The living picture they see in their leader produces
energy, passion and moGvaGon to keep going.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: What are the qualiGes of a leader that you will
follow?

eNgage

Timothy is a young man who was mentored by Paul. He encouraged

Timothy that despite his youth, he must always serve as an example
to others in how he lives his life.

ASK & DISCUSS: For those young PNCO’s and PCO’s, someGmes our
senior police officers do not listen to us because we are young and
inexperienced. What can we do in order to serve as a good example
to them even when we are young?

pg. 90
Great leaders always seem to embody two seemingly disparate
qualiGes. They are both highly visionary and highly pracGcal. Their
vision enables them to see beyond the immediate.

WHAT ARE THE 10 GREAT QUALITIES OF LEADERS WE CAN FOLLOW?

1. Honesty and Integrity

We need to be true to our beliefs and values.

2. Confidence
We need to be confident in our decisions and be asserGve.

3. Inspire Others
We inspire them to achieve their fullest potenGal.

4. Good Communicator
We need to be able to communicate our vision and strategy well
and be able to have the competency on how to persuade people
and negoGaGon skills.

5. Decision Making CapabiliBes

A leader should think long and hard before taking a decision but
once the decision is taken, stand by it.

6. Commitment and Passion

Your teams look up to you and if you want them to give them
their all, you will have to be passionate about it too.

7. Accountability
Arnold H Glasow said, “A good leader takes licle more than his
share of the blame and licle less than his share of the credit.”

8. DelegaBon and Empowerment

Delegate tasks to your subordinates and see how they perform.
Give them responsibility.
9. CreaBvity and InnovaBon

pg. 91
 CreaGve thinking and constant innovaGon is what makes you and
your team stand out from the crowd. Always come up with new
ideas.

10. Empathy
Understanding the problems of your followers and feeling their
pain is the first step to become an effecGve leader.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS: Which of the above-menGoned qualiGes you
possess? And why do you think so?

pg. 92
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WHO ARE CLOSEST TO YOU?
2 Samuel 23:13-17
David was staying in the stronghold at the )me, and a Philis)ne
detachment had occupied the town of Bethlehem. David remarked
longingly to his men, “Oh, how I would love some of that good water
from the well by the gate in Bethlehem.” So the Three broke through
the Philis)ne lines, drew some water from the well by the gate in
Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it.
Instead, he poured it out as an offering to the Lord. “The Lord forbid
that I should drink this!” he exclaimed. “This water is as precious as
the blood of these men who risked their lives to bring it to me.” So
David did not drink it. These are examples of the exploits of the Three.

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Warren Bennis was right when he maintained, “The leader finds
greatness in the group, and he/ she helps the members find it in
themselves.” Think of any highly effecGve leader and you will find
someone who surrounded himself with a strong inner circle …
Every leader’s potenGal is determined by the people closest to
him. If those people are strong, then the leader can make a huge
impact. If they are weak, he can’t.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: Who are the people that are closest to you? Why?

eNgage

READ: 1 Samuel 23:8-17

David is one of the mighGest king and warrior Israel ever had. Israel
became a great naGon because of his military prowess. He was able
to conquer great naGons. But behind his victory are his men who are
faithful to him and willing to die for him.

pg. 93
In the verses 13-17, it was described that he had 30 mighty men but
of the thirty, there are 3 whom he considers as his mighGest warriors
– his inner circle. In his book, David’s Mighty Men, C. David Jones
would describe them as “They were a combinaGon of combat
commandos, stealth rangers, navy seals, green beret, special ops and
Delta forces who had acquired the skills of bacle demanded to
survive and conquer hand-to-hand warfare. They engaged in
clandesGne operaGons and were oven outnumbered by staggering
odds piced against them, yet they stood their ground. Time aver
Gme on fields of bacle they were the last man standing.”
These 3 are Jashobeam, Eleazar and Shammah. Jashobeam is the
chief of captains who killed 800 enemies in a single bacle. Eleazar
and Shammah were with David unGl the end of the bacle, when all
other soldiers had already fled. They were the last men standing with
David in every bacle. Thus, the Lord gave them great victory.

ASK & DISCUSS: Do you have such friends surrounding you who will
be willing to die for you and will not leave you in the midst of bacle?
Describe who these friends are.

Some essenGal elements to consider when it comes to who should be

in our inner circle:
1. People you trust and respect.
2. People who have character and integrity, they live by their
beliefs, values and convicGons.
3. People who have a variety of skills, talents and various
personaliGes.
4. People who have good influence over others.
5. People who are willing to take the journey with you, through the
good (successes) and even through the bad (failures) Gmes.
6. People who are competent and have a proven track record of
success and achievement.
7. People who add value to the organizaGon and are team players.
8. People who are driven and passionate about the purpose, vision
and goals of the organizaGon.

pg. 94
People that we allow in our inner circle have a tremendous impact on
our psyche, our amtude, our health and our ability to think clearly
and make sound decisions in our abiliGes.

ASK & DISCUSS

• What are the common characterisGcs of the people you surround
yourself with?

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
Up to this point, how conscious have you been in surrounding
yourself with strong leaders and people who will contribute to your
life’s journey. How will you use these leadership principles to
intenGonally seek out members of your inner circle?

pg. 95
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GIVE POWER TO GAIN POWER
2 Timothy 2:2
You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many
reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy
people who will be able to pass them on to others.

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What does empowerment in the workplace mean? We need to view
our co-workers especially our subordinates with respect and treat
them as real people in the image of God who are more than just a
pair of hands, but are also creaGve and resourceful and a source of
ideas.In other words, co-workers aren’t just to be ordered
around. We need to manage to the whole person. We need to treat
our co-workers with respect, as valuable individuals in the image of
God. We have been created in the image of God and thus people are
creaGve and responsible, seeking to do good work and make a
contribuGon.
Underlying this is also the truth that leaders ought to seek the
good of their co-workers. Workers should seek the good of their
leaders, should seek to make a contribuGon and put their leaders
before themselves, and should accomplish the objecGves and tasks
given So “obey your earthly masters” doesn’t just mean “be
compliant and do the minimum necessary,” because that’s not how
we would want to be treated. “Obeying” your leader implies taking
iniGaGve, showing creaGvity, and at root being for the good of your
organizaGon.
It is a lot more enjoyable and interesGng to be engaged in your
work than merely compliant!). Our co-workers are valuable
individuals worthy of respect and appreciaGon. And that respect and
appreciaGon ought to be tangibly demonstrated through posiGve,
empowering policies and a mindset of supplying co-workers with
what they need to do their jobs well, and so forth. When co-workers
are treated well in this way, it is not only becer for them; it is also
becer for the organizaGon, because it produces greater performance.

pg. 96
Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
In the past, has there been a leader who believed in you and
empowered you? Share your story.

eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS: Why do you think people do not delegate or are not
empowering others? Why don’t they share their work responsibiliGes
with others?

HOW DO WE DELEGATE?

1. Trust people and have high expectaGons for them.

2. Make the vision, values, and top prioriGes clear, then allow
people to find their own way to accomplish the objecGves.

3. Lead from values, not rules.

Leading from values says “we trust you” and allows people to use
their judgment and creaGvity.

4. Seek to extend people’s autonomy to the greatest possible

extent.
Managers should keep expectaGons clear, but within that
framework people are to manage themselves.

5. You see the implicaGon of self management right in the text: Paul
exhorts workers to be self managing when he says don’t obey by
way of eye service or as people pleasers.

6. Individualize.
If workers are in the image of God and thus to be respected, we
should not seek to mold them to fit a highly standardized version
of the role. The role is to be flexible.
pg. 97
 Management is unleashing the talents of the individual for the
performance of the organizaGon. Individualizing and unleashing
the potenGal of the person are not just good pracGces, but are
intrinsic to the nature of management itself.

PracBce
List the names of your team member and the responsibiliGes you can
share with them.
TEAM MEMBER’S NAME RESPONSIBILITY YOU CAN SHARE

pg. 98
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BUILDING YOUR CREDIBILITY
1 Samuel 12:1-4
Then Samuel addressed all Israel: “I have done as you asked and
given you a king. Your king is now your leader. I stand here before you
—an old, gray-haired man—and my sons serve you. I have served as
your leader from the )me I was a boy to this very day. Now tes)fy
against me in the presence of the Lord and before his anointed one.
Whose ox or donkey have I stolen? Have I ever cheated any of you?
Have I ever oppressed you? Have I ever taken a bribe and perverted
jus)ce? Tell me and I will make right whatever I have done wrong.”
“No,” they replied, “you have never cheated or oppressed us, and you
have never taken even a single bribe.”
“The Lord and his anointed one are my witnesses today,” Samuel
declared, “that my hands are clean.” “Yes, he is a witness,” they
replied.

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Trust goes hand in hand with credibility. Credibility is something that
all leaders and potenGal leaders must aspire to obtain. Establishing
credibility as a leader is not something that happens instantly. It’s a
process that involves Gme, effort, and paGence but its totally worth
invesGng in for successful leadership. Credibility posiGons leaders as a
highly dependable source of experGse, informaGon and decision
making. Credible leaders walk the talk and make their acGon speak
loud than their words – they deliver what they promise. Leaders with
established credibility are respected and trusted.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: What is the difference between integrity and
credibility?

pg. 99
eNgage

READ: 1 Samuel 12:1-4

ASK & DISCUSS:

• If you made the same public declaraGon as that of Samuel when
you reGre, what do you think people will react and say?
• What makes a leader credible?

WHAT ARE THE HABITS OF CREDIBLE LEADERS?

1. Respecpul
Credible leaders don’t insult other people whether privately or
publicly. They do not insult, manipulate or humiliate anyone.

2. Honest
Credible leaders are transparent with their acGons and have no
hidden agenda. They do not tolerate unethical behavior.

3. Educated
Credible leaders are life-long learners. They conGnually expand
their knowledge and experGse.

4. Competent
Credible leaders are experts at developing mulGple soluGons to
problems or situaGons they are faced with.

5. Accountable
Credible leaders take full responsibility for their acGons and
decisions. When they are wrong, they admit it and ask for
forgiveness.

pg. 100
6. Loyal
Credible leaders remain true to themselves and watch out for the
interests of others. They are supporGve and they care for people.
Reciprocal loyalty means that as they are loyal to others, people
just reciprocate that loyalty.

7. TrusBng
Credible leaders are confident about the abiliGes of people and
they know how to delegate effecGvely. They know that people
become more engaged and commiced when they are trusted.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS: Are you a credible leader? Please explain. Will you be
able to say the same speech that Samuel did as above-wricen.

pg. 101
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CREATING A VISION COMMUNITY
Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, people perish.
Habakkuk 2:2-3
Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.
For s)ll the vision awaits its appointed )me; it hastens to the end—it
will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not
delay.

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The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision. It’s
got to be a vision you arGculate clearly and forcefully on every
occasion.” Theodore Hesburgh
Leaders have vision. They share a dream and direcGon that other
people want to share and follow. The leadership vision goes beyond
the wricen organizaGonal mission statement and vision statement
that are hang on walls. But aside from the organizaGonal vision,
leaders must start with their own personal vision first.

Preclude
ASK AND DISCUSS
What is the vision of PNP in the PNP Patrol Plan 2030? (Highly
credible, effecGve and capable police force by 2030) What is an ideal
PNP personnel look like?

SuggesGon to Squad Leader: Have a drawing of a policeman and

brainstorm with your group. Who is the ideal PNP personnel? Have
them suggest as many characterisGcs as they can.

pg. 102
eNgage

Leadership is all about seeing and creaGng a brighter and becer

future. It is a about invenGng, innovaGng, creaGng, building,
improving and transforming the organizaGon. But the first thing you
need to do is to discover your personal vision that will help you
understand who you are, your talents and your comparaGve
advantage. It helps us know how to create the greatest value in
ourselves, our family, our community and our work. A personal vision
does many things:

• MoGvates us.
• Gives us a great purpose.
• Gives us direcGon.
• Be something that macers to us.
• Lead us to the right strategy.
• Serves us the common good.

Our personal vision is the clearest descripGon of our calling as police

officers and what God has made us to do in this life. Our personal
vision statement is the mental picture of the future of ourselves and
our family. It provides direcGon to our lives and makes us understand
our prioriGes.

How do we develop a personal vision statement?

1. It has to wricen.
2. Just one single sentence.
3. Easily understood by a 12-year old.
4. Able to be recited by memory.
5. A unique descripGon of who we are.
6. A statement that creates prioriGes.
7. A statement that produces a plan of acGon.

Our personal vision statement is adaptable and should be reviewed

once in a while.

pg. 103
PracBce
ACTIVITY: WriGng your personal vision. Where do you see yourself in
the various areas of your life 10 years from now:
1. Career as a Police Officer – (example: I would like to reGre as a
General)
2. Family – (example: I want to see my children graduate in college
and have their own families as well.)
3. Finance - (example: I want to have a savings of Php. __________
pesos.)
4. Spiritual Life – (example: I want to be a volunteer in our church as
a ______.)

pg. 104
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EQ vs. IQ
(EmoBonal QuoBent vs. Intelligence QuoBent)
GalaGans 5:22-26
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, pa)ence, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things
there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified
the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us
also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited,
provoking one another, envying one another.

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EmoGonal intelligence taps into a fundamental element of human
behavior that is disGnct from your intellect. There is no known
connecGon between IQ and emoGonal intelligence; you simply can’t
predict emoGonal intelligence based on how smart someone is.
Intelligence is your ability to learn, and it’s the same at age 15 as it is
at age 50. EmoGonal intelligence, on the other hand, is a flexible set
of skills that can be acquired and improved with pracGce. Although
some people are naturally more emoGonally intelligent than others,
you can develop high emoGonal intelligence even if you aren’t born
with it.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
What is the importance of the IQ test we took when we were PNP
applicants? What about the neuro-exams?

pg. 105
eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS

We must have known of some of our senior leaders either within PNP
or in other organizaGons that have outbursts of anger? And
someGmes, we became vicGms of his/her temper. Without
menGoning any names, can you cite an incident wherein you became
a vicGm of someone else’s anger. What happened?
EmoGonal QuoGent has to do with one’s ability to recognize and
control one’s emoGons while leveraging emoGons as appropriately as
situaGons dictate. It also has to do with one’s awareness of and
sensiGvity towards other’s emoGons. A leader’s emoGonal
intelligence can have far-reaching influence over our relaGonships,
how to manage our teams and generally how to interact with
individuals in our workplace.

WITHOUT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

1. Most leaders frequently face stressful situaGons and react to it

negaGvely and results to emoGonal outbursts.

2. Not being emoGonally intelligent can inhibit collaboraGon as his/

her co-workers will not know how to react.

3. A leader who lacks emoGonal intelligence has the inability to

address situaGons that are filled with emoGons especially in the
midst of conflict.

IF LEADERS HAVE EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

1. Leaders who are emoGonally intelligent foster safe environments,

where co-workers are comfortable in taking calculated risks and
to voice their opinions.

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2. When a leader is emoGonally intelligent, he can leverage
emoGons for the good of the organizaGon.

3. EmoGonally intelligent leaders don’t take things personally and

are able to forge ahead with plans without worrying about the
impact on their egos.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS: Based on our discussion on EQ, how do you
personally assess your EQ?

HOW TO DEVELOP YOU EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE?

1. Observe how you react to people.
2. Look at your work environment. Have an honest assessment of
how your co-workers react to you.
3. Do a self-evaluaGon. What are your weaknesses?
4. Examine how you react to stressful situaGons. Do you easily get
angry?
5. Take responsibility for your acGons. Apologize if you need to.
6. Examine how your acGons affect others – before you take those
acGons.

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CREATING HEALTHY LIFE RHYTHMS
1 Corinthians 9:25-27
All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize
that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with
purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my
body like an athlete, training it to do what it should.

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Why do we aim for a balanced life? We aim for balance because a

balanced leader will develop a healthier work life. We are more
thoughtful in our decision making, and are more effective in our
ability to lead.
Leadership will thrive once the leader recognizes the
correspondence between work, their personal life and the
mission of their organization. This recognition, and making a
strong effort to achieve balance in these three life areas, is
imperative for leading a fulfilling life. If you sell your soul to the
organization, at the end of the day it is likely to fall apart, and the
leader without balance may find himself with nothing, including
the work that bound them hand and foot throughout his life.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
We all want to succeed and be the best at work and with our
family. How do you balance your time at work and family?

pg. 108
eNgage

Balance at home is critical, as well. Setting priorities for the

family in making commitments to sports, outside activities,
school, church and each other is imperative.Making intentional
choices when setting priorities for the family, delegating
responsibilities for each member of the family, and parents
setting boundaries is the only way for balance to occur.
Finding a balance between work and home is one of the most
difficult issues a leader can face. Nothing is cut and dried, and
there are continual compromises and setting of priorities that
must be made. We all want to be successful, and have a
comfortable family life. The problem comes when you make it a
habit to sacrifice ourself and/or our family for the organization (or
even sacrifice ourself for our family). This choice creates pressure
both for the leader and the family, and when we don’t focus on
what we value, the pain will increase until we are forced to make
a different decision or face the possibility of losing what is really
important in life.

ACTIVITY
Take a blank piece of paper. Draw a picture of yourself as a juggler on
the bocom of a blank page. It may be just a sGck figure or a picture of
your head and shoulders. Don’t draw anything you are juggling just
yet.
As you think about the different sorts of acGviGes that take up
your Gme and energy, picture these as balls or other objects in the air
and draw them on your page in ways that idenGfy the relaGve
amount of Gme and energy each one consumes. Name them and
think about the quesGons below:
1. Which acGviGes add more energy than they take from you?
2. Which acGviGes consume most of your energy?
3. What balls are you worried you might drop?
4. Is there anything important that you have neglected and that
should be there?

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 5. Which acGviGes do you love to do and which do you feel
obliged to do?
6. How sustainable is the mix you are juggling now?
7. What could you do to make it more sustainable?
8. Is God making you aware of anything important as you do
this exercise?

DISCUSS: In your squad, talk about what you discovered doing the
juggler exercise. How do you think you might improve work-life
balance in your own life?

Practice
HOW TO CREATE HEALTHY RHYTHMS IN YOUR LIFE?
1. Take a break.
2. Embrace a healthy lifestyle: Eat well-balanced meals. Avoid too
much caffeine.
3. Avoid negaGvity: Adopt a posiGve mindset.
4. Learn to prioriGze:
5. Pamper yourself: Occasionally spending some Gme to treat
yourself can do wonders for your mood, mental health, and self-
esteem.

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GIVE UP TO GO UP
1 Timothy 4:8-10
“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much beKer,
promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” This is a
trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it. This is why we
work hard and con)nue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God,
who is the Savior of all people and par)cularly of all believers.

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There is a common mispercepGon among people who aren’t leaders
that leadership is all about the posiGon, perks, and power that comes
from rising in an organizaGon. Many today want to climb the
corporate ladder because they believe that freedom, power and
wealth are the prizes waiGng at the top. The life of a leader can look
glamorous to people on the outside, but the reality is that leadership
requires sacrifices – “A leader must give up, going up.” – John C.
Maxwell.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
Why did you enter the police force? What did you have to give up in
order to be in the police force?

eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS

What is the highest level a person can go to leadership? Others say,
it’s being a president of a country. What do you think a person needs
to give up in order to be a president of a country?

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(For Squad Leaders Only)
A person to become a president he needs to give up …
• His privacy (all his life will now be under a “microscope” that
every body sees) Everything he says will be given meaning.
• His family is under tremendous pressure to cope with the
expectaGons of people.
• They cannot go out without their security escorts.

If you desire to become the best leader you can be, then you need to
be willing to make sacrifices in order to lead well. If that is your
desire, then here are some things you need to know about the law of
sacrifice:

1. There is no success without sacrifice –

Every person who has achieved any success in life has made
sacrifice to do so. Many working people dedicate four or more
years and pay millions of money to acend school to get the tools
they’ll need before embarking on their career. Athletes sacrifice
countless hours in the gym and on the pracGce field preparing
themselves to perform at a high level. Parents give up much of
their free Gme and sacrifice their resources in order to do a good
job raising their children.
EffecGve leaders sacrifice much that is good in order to
dedicate them to what is best. That’s the way the law of sacrifice
works.

2. Leaders are oven asked to give up more than others.

The hearts of leadership is pumng others ahead of you. It’s doing
what is best for the team. For the reason, I believe that leaders
have to give up their rights.
As Gerald Brooks, leadership speaker and pastor says, “When
you become a leader, you lose the right to think about yourself.”
As you rise in leadership, responsibiliGes’ increase and rights
decrease. When you have no responsibiliGes, you can do precy

pg. 112
 much anything you want. Once you take on responsibility, you
start to experience limitaGons in what you can do.

3. You must keep giving up, staying up.

Most people are willing to acknowledge that sacrifices are
necessary early in a leadership career in order to make progress.
They’ll take an undesirable territory to make a name for
themselves. They’ll move their family to a less desirable city to
accept a becer posiGon.

4. The higher the level of leadership, the greater the sacrifice.

And it doesn’t macer what kind of leadership career you pick.
You will have to make sacrifice. You will have to give up going up.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
What is your career plan as a police officer? Where do you want to
bring your career? Would you like to be promoted? Would you like to
be a PCO through lateral means? If so, what do you think you need to
sacrifice to make this desire a reality?

pg. 113
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WHEN? IS AS IMPORTANT
Ecclesiastes 3:-1-8
For everything there is a season, a )me for every ac)vity under
heaven. A )me to be born and a )me to die. A )me to plant and a
)me to harvest. A )me to kill and a )me to heal. A )me to tear down
and a )me to build up. A )me to cry and a )me to laugh. A )me to
grieve and a )me to dance. A )me to scaKer stones and a )me to
gather stones. A )me to embrace and a )me to turn away. A )me to
search and a )me to quit searching. A )me to keep and a )me to
throw away. A )me to tear and a )me to mend. A )me to be quiet
and a )me to speak. A )me to love and a )me to hate. A )me for war
and a )me for peace.

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Lists of key leadership acributes rarely include the ability to carefully
Gme one’s iniGaGves and acGons. Everyone acknowledges that Gme
management—but not Gming—in leadership is important.
Reading the signposts to improve the Gming of your iniGaGves is
criGcal for leaders. Some issues have a sense of urgency—and other
people will see them as a high priority. But someGmes, challenges we
seek to solve require paGence and waiGng unGl the Gme is right to
iniGate a plan. Oven, the quality and success of decisions is based on
choosing the right moment for implementaGon.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
When does the proper Gming relevant in police work? Can you cite
some examples?

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eNgage

Author and speaker John Maxwell observed that Gming oven spells
the difference between success and failure. Timing is most of the
Gme reflected in our ability to make decisions.

ASK & DISCUSS

In making a decision, how do you assess whether what you are doing
is the right decision? What are the steps that you take before coming
up with a decision? When is the right Gming for the decision?
Decision making is an act of choosing between 2 or more courses
of acGon. However, it must always be remembered that there may
not be always a ‘correct’ decision among available choices.
There may have been a becer choice that had not been
considered or the right informaGon may not have been available at
the Gme. Because of this, it is important to keep a record of all
important decisions and the reasons why these decisions were made,
so improvements can be done in the future.

ASK & DISCUSS

Read Luke 14:28-30 – (For which of you, desiring to build a tower,
does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to
complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a founda)on and is not able
to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man began to
build and was not able to finish.’ Or what king, going out to encounter
another king in war, will not sit down first and deliberate whether he
is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with
twenty thousand? And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he
sends a delega)on and asks for terms of peace.”) What does this
verse say about decision making and planning well?

pg. 116
Here is a simple suggesGon on the stages in decision making …
S – Statement of the problem. Try to find the root of the problem.
O – OpGons. Come up with possible soluGons or opGons through
brainstorming or generaGng ideas from your men or team.
A – AcGon. Come up with acGon plans.
R – Review. Aver you have executed your plans, evaluate and review
what happened. Also come up with opGon on what you can do
becer the next Gme as there is always room for improvement.

PracBce
ACTIVITY
What in your assessment is the most prevalent problem in your
community? Using the S-O-A-R style of decision making answer the
following:
S – Statement of the Problem
O – OpGons – discuss various opGon in the soluGon of the
problem
A – AcGon Plan – come up with an acGvity or acGviGes to solve
the problem
R – Review – come up with your key success indicator aver the
acGvity.

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LEAD OTHERS WELL
Psalm 78:70-72
He chose David his servant and took him from the sheepfolds; from
following the nursing ewes he brought him to shepherd Jacob his
people, Israel his inheritance. With upright heart he shepherded them
and guided them with his skillful hand.

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Leaders are hard to find. They exhibit a unique blend of
charisma, vision and character traits that acract people to follow
them. They exhibit the other nine characterisGcs around which this
arGcle series was developed as well. But, mostly, as they exhibit these
traits and characterisGcs, people will want to follow them.
Respected leaders now that they can't just walk into a room and
say, "Hey I'm the leader. Follow me." If you're the boss, you can get
away with this amtude to a certain degree, but the followers you
acract will be compulsory and not following you by choice. They will
heed your advice and obey your commands, but it is involuntary
followership based on your organizaGonal hierarchy to a large degree.
Leaders understand that to actually lead most effecGvely and
successfully, they need to acract people who want to follow them.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
Who are the potenGal leaders in our squad? Why do you think so?

eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS

• Who is the leader that you will follow? What about this leader
why you are willing to follow him or her?
• What are the characterisGcs of this leader?

pg. 118
Looking at our verse for this session, we can divide the verse into 3
secGons:
• Calling of the Leader – Our clearly states that it was God who
chose David to lead his people, Israel.
• Character of the Leader – David led Israel with integrity of
heart
• Competence of the Leader – David also led them with skillful
hands.

ASK & DISCUSS (it will be useful if you have board to use)
In a brainstorming session, list down all the characterisGcs of an ideal
leader (as much as your Gme can afford). Then on the board (piece of
paper), draw a table with 3 secGons. The first secGons put the
heading “Calling” then on the second secGon put the heading
“Character” and then on the third secGon put the heading
“Competence.” Gather all the characterisGcs you have wricen and
then put them on the proper column. All characterisGcs pertaining to
Calling should be put in the first secGon, Character on the 2nd secGon
and Competence on the 3rd secGon.

• Which of the 3 secGon have more characterisGcs wricen on

it?
• What does this tell us what is important for other people in
choosing their leader?
• Which of the characterisGcs do we need to develop in order
for us to be effecGve leaders?

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PracBce
In conclusion, what are the characterisGcs that many leaders believe
are the key to their leadership style?
• Choose to lead.
• Be the person others choose to follow.
• Provide a vision for the future.
• Provide inspiraGon.
• Make other people feel important and appreciated.
• Live out their values and behave ethically.
• Leaders set the pace through expectaGons and example.
• Establish an environment of conGnuous improvement
• Provide opportuniGes for people to grow, both personally
and professionally.
• Care and act with compassion.

pg. 120
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
(What Do Leaders Do?)

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A LEADER HAS GODLY CHARACTER
Nehemiah 1:5-11
O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps
covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his
commandments, let your ear be aKen)ve and your eyes open, to hear
the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night
for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the
people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my
father's house have sinned. We have acted very corruptly against you
and have not kept the commandments, the statutes, and the rules
that you commanded your servant Moses. Remember the word that
you commanded your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I
will scaKer you among the peoples, but if you return to me and keep
my commandments and do them, though your outcasts are in the
uKermost parts of heaven, from there I will gather them and bring
them to the place that I have chosen, to make my name dwell there.’
They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed
by your great power and by your strong hand. O Lord, let your ear be
aKen)ve to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your
servants who delight to fear your name, and give success to your
servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.”

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A person’s character, good or bad, can inspire others to greatness or
can discourage them from trying. AuthenGc leaders lead from a
strong, personal, moral value that can have profound effect on the
organizaGon. Leadership is trusted to make the smartest decisions
and to do the right thing. Trust is achieved by demonstraGng
character. Good character in leadership commands respect. Leaders
with strong character also bring in a spirit of excellence. Their team
members want to learn more and do more. Leaders with strong
character genuinely care for their team members who bring about
caring concern, helpfulness and compassion.

pg. 122
Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: If your leader can be trusted, inspires you to
excellence and cares for you, what will be the effect in your team

eNgage

Nehemiah is the cupbearer of the king – in our modern day language

– he is a close in bodyguard of the king of Persia. This means he is
one of the most trusted bodyguards of the king as the king trusts him
with his own life.
But he lev his luxurious post to rebuild the walls of his home city,
Jerusalem. He inspired the Israelites to rebuild the walls and restore
their worship to their God. (What’s the importance of rebuilding the
wall? In those days, walls surrounding the city protect them from
being vulnerable to enemy acack.) Nehemiah, as tremendous leader,
began to build the wall and the spiritual lives of the people when he
became their governor. As we look at Nehemiah, we will be able to
understand what godly leadership is:

1. Godly leaders are concerned and responsive to problems.

Nehemiah is comfortable in his posiGon in the palace yet he
asked his brother, Hanani, who just came from Jerusalem. He
wept for his naGon. Godly leaders are concerned, informed and
are responsive. They are willing to get involved.

ASK & DISCUSS: Why do you think when life becomes comfortable for
us, we become unconcerned with others? What burdens you about
our country?

2. Leaders of character are constantly in prayer. We have big and

overwhelming problems – corrupGon, drugs, crime, etc. – we
might be tempted to focus on the problem and instead of
bringing it to God.

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3. Leaders of character can idenGfy with other’s failures. Many
leaders see other people’s failure but not their own which affects
how they lead.

4. Leaders of character strengthened and moGvated by God’s

promises. God is faithful and this should give us the
encouragement and confidence to lead.

ASK & DISCUSS: Are there events in our lives that we experienced
God’s faithfulness? Please share your story.

5. Leaders of character are asserGve. Leaders not only pray but they
act. When they see a problem, they volunteer themselves. One of
the greatest problems we have is called “apathy.” (walang
pakialam) But when a person is passionate, asserGveness is a
natural response

We see Nehemiah who is willing to confront a problem that has been

going on for 140 years. It seemed impossible but he sought the Lord
who would begin to open doors for him.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS:
What is one prevailing problem in your community? As a leader, what
do you think you can do to solve this problem? Lastly, bring this
problem to God in a word of prayer.

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A LEADER KNOWS HOW TO COMMUNICATE
James 1:19
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear,
slow to speak, slow to anger;

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EffecGve leaders are good communicators. They understand the
importance of communicaGon in all its forms and spend much Gme at
the task. This communicaGon is always two-way, receiving as well as
giving informaGon and feelings.
CommunicaGon is the process of exchanging verbal and non-
verbal messages and is conGnuously a 2-way process. A pre-requisite
for communicaGon is how a message is conveyed through several
channels like posters, powerpoint, email or voice. It is essenGal that
the message gets across to the recipient, is accepted, understood in
the same terms by the sender.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
• Had you had a Gme when you gave verbal instrucGons to
someone and then the person did something else? What do you
think went wrong with the communicaGon process?

eNgage

ASK & DISCUSS

• Why is having communicaGon skills important for your job as a
police officer?
• How do you assess your own communicaGon skills? What do you
want to develop in your communicaGon skills?

pg. 125
There are several keys to being a successful communicator.

1. Listening
Avenues for listening should be regular and frequent. Listening
can and should take many different forms: one to one, groups,
meals, forums, surveys, etc. Through such means, leaders receive
good ideas, as well as early warning signals when things are not
going well.
Listening involves not only hearing, but learning to hear
selecGvely — hearing not only what is pleasing or what fits the
leader’s predilecGons, but listening for clues about posiGve
direcGons to take or about uneasiness that may be present.

2. Speaking
Studies of leadership show that the world of leaders is primarily
oral. But very licle of their oral communicaGon involves giving
orders or issuing instrucGon. Rather, it has to do with purpose,
mission, direcGon, and values. Here are some guidelines for
speaking:
• Keep it simple. Think in terms of a clear vision and some core
values that you want to communicate at every opportunity
• Make it memorable. EffecGve leaders use memorable phrases
and metaphors. They paint pictures. They illustrate. They use
symbols.
• Use every opportunity to tell the story.

3. WriBng
Use all available channels for wricen communicaGon. WriGng for
the bulleGn, newslecer, or reports is not an obligaGon, but an
opportunity to liv the vision.

4. Reading
While reading is not normally thought of as communicaGon, it is
essenGal to leadership. If a leader does not prepare through
reading, he or she finally has nothing to communicate. To be
successful, most people find it essenGal to have a plan for
reading.
pg. 126
5. AcBon
Although acGons are not ordinarily thought of as communicaGon,
they are the most powerful communicaGon instrument available
to the leader. When you are the leader, people are always looking
at you. There are no “small acts” for leaders. Leaders must always
be asking how their behavior represents the vision they are trying
to arGculate. The message of one’s acGons must be consistent
with what is being arGculated in words.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
In the 4 areas of communicaGon (listening, speaking, wriGng, reading
and acGon), which of these do you need to improve on? Why? And
what will you do to improve?

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A LEADER IS FINANCIALLY ACCOUNTABLE
Machew 25:14-29
For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants
and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to
another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he
went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and
traded with them, and he made five talents more. So also he who had
the two talents made two talents more. But he who had received the
one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money.
Now a^er a long )me the master of those servants came and seKled
accounts with them. And he who had received the five talents came
forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to
me five talents; here, I have made five talents more.’ His master said
to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful
over a liKle; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your
master.’ … For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will
have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has
will be taken away.”

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Servants in the ancient world could enjoy considerable responsibility
and authority. The man going on a journey entrusts his cash assets to
three of his slaves who are understood to be almost partners in his
affairs and who may share some of his profits. The money each
servant received was worth about three months' wages. Their
responsibility was to "put this money to work" in business, in trading,
or by investment.
The principles in this passage very much connect with how
we in this present-day ought to be accountable with the financial
assets we have been entrusted to by God.

pg. 128
Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: If you were given US$10 million today, what will you
do with it? Be honest with your answer.

eNgage

Our Scripture verse for today used the word “talent.” What is a
talent? Our English language uses the word “talent” for mental/
physical skills and capabiliGes God has entrusted to His creatures; but
according to research from various commentaries, the New
Testament “talent” was a unit of exchange. Measurements of its
value vary enormously for several reasons. A talent could be of gold,
silver, or copper, each with its own value. Modern inflaGon conGnues
to change the value of a talent. Thus, it is more objecGve to compare
the talent with modern currency in terms of earning power. If a talent
was worth 6,000 denarii, then it would take a day-laborer twenty
years to earn so much.

ASK & DISCUSS

1. How did the servants show their financial accountability to their
master (Machew 25:16-18)?
2. When their master made them accountable of what he entrusted
to them, how did the first two servant fare?

When they were asked to make an account of what has been

entrusted to them, they immediately secled it. “Secled accounts” is
a standard commercial term. The first servant, who doubled his five
talents, is praised especially for his faithfulness and is given two
things: increased responsibility and a share in his master's “joy.” The
second servant has likewise been faithful with what had been given
him; he hears the same words as the first servant and receives
increased responsibility to the limits of his capacity.

pg. 129
 The third servant accused his master of taking advantage,
exploiGng the labor of others, and pumng the servant in an
undesirable situaGon. Maybe he was thinking he would see licle of
the profit even if he tries to increase the one talent. And if he fails
and lost everything, he would incur the master's wrath. Perhaps, too,
he is upset at having been given much less than the other two; so, he
spitefully returns to his master what belongs to him, no more and no
less.
What this servant overlooks is his responsibility to his master and
his obligaGon to properly account and act upon his assigned duGes
(cf., Luke 12:28). Such failure betrays his lack of love for his master,
which he masks by blaming his master and excusing himself. Only the
wicked servant blames his master. Grace never condones
irresponsibility; even those given less are obligated to use and
develop what they have.
Therefore, the talent entrusted to the third servant was taken
from him, and the relaGonship between master and servant has been
severed. The talent is given to the man who now has ten talents,
following the kingdom rule Jesus had already taught, “Whoever has
will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does
not have, even what he has will be taken from him” (Machew 13:12).

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
How do you nurture/grow the financial engines (i.e., salary, savings,
etc.) God has been entrusted to you? In what areas can you also
show financial accountability that is pleasing to God?

pg. 130
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A LEADER RESOLVES CONFLICTS
Machew 5:23-24
“Therefore, if you are offering your gi^ at the altar and there
remember that your brother has something against you, leave your
gi^ there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your
brother; then come and offer your gi^.”

Machew 18:15-17
“If your brother sins again you, go and show him his fault, just
between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your
brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so
that ‘every maKer may be established by the tes)mony of two or
three witnesses.’ If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church;
and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would
a pagan or a tax collector.”

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Conflict is a part of life. There is simply no gemng away from this fact.
As a leader, as a human being, we can be sure that we’ll face
relaGonal conflicts. No leadership model exists that will totally
eliminate disagreements or clashes of personality. In fact, the tension
that comes from conflict can be healthy and beneficial to growth if
dealt with correctly.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: What are the usual conflicts you need to resolve
within the workplace? And within your family? How do you help
solve the conflict?

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ASK & DISCUSS

• Reading our verses for today, what were Jesus’ soluGon to
resolving conflict? What is expected of us especially in personal
conflicts?

JESUS’ SOLUTION TO CONFLICT

1. First, go to the person with whom you are experiencing a

conflict and address the issues face-to-face. Avoid involving a
third or fourth person, especially if their knowledge of the
situaGon will worsen the problem for the offending individual. It
can lead to gossip, slander and grudges.. Jesus tells us to first go
to the person one-on-one.

2. Second, go to the person quickly. Jesus counseled that, if

someone is worshiping God and remembers that he or she has
offended a friend, the appropriate response is to stop right
there and go immediately to the offended individual. With
those words Jesus made it clear that correct interpersonal
relaGonships are more important than correct ritual.
InteresGngly, in both cases, Jesus’ advice is to take the
iniGaGve. When you have done something wrong, you go and
make it right. When someone else has wronged you, you sGll take
the first step.
EffecGve leaders don’t ignore conflict. They manage it by
creaGng an environment in which people are enabled to work
through relaGonal fricGon on a one-on-one basis Conflicts can’t
be avoided, but they can be managed. And a wise leader will
devote himself or herself to learning how to do just that.

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3. Fight or flight, aggression or avoidance – neither of these
strategies provides an effecBve long-term technique for
managing conflict. A good leader must develop the skill of
confronGng others when necessary. King David provides a
negaGve example for us in the way he mismanaged his conflict
with his son Absalom (2 Samuel 14:1-15:37).
David’s conflict avoidance strategy not only failed to work but
eventually caused the conflict to escalate. Had he dealt promptly
with the issues surrounding Amnon and Absalom, Amnon’s
murder and Absalom’s conspiracy might have been averted.
The key to conflict management is prompt reconciliaGon by
“speaking the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15). EffecGve conflict
managers know how to balance truth (confrontaGon) and love
(reconciliaGon).

EffecGve leaders learn to be peacemakers by dealing directly with

disagreements and seeking amicable resoluGons. David shows us that
pumng off confrontaGon only strains relaGons and inevitably
compounds the problem. Avoidance allows bicerness to simmer and
alienaGon to solidify.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS: Knowing this teaching from Jesus, think of a conflict
you have at home or in the workplace, what steps will you now make
in order to solve this conflict?

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A LEADER IS A CHANGE AGENT
Genesis 12:1-3
Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred
and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will
make of you a great na)on, and I will bless you and make your name
great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you,
and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of
the earth shall be blessed.”

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Change is difficult. Whether it’s changing a habit or amtude or a job
or a city – change is always a challenge. And change is even more
difficult when it is imposed on us suddenly or without approval.
There are examples of these in our lives – change in health, change in
relaGonships, change in job assignments – even when the change is
for our own good. If we are given a new geographical assignment, it
means leaving behind friends and places that are familiar. It’s the
reason why people naturally avoid or put off change because they
want to avoid the pain that usually accompany change.
Of course, we know that not all change is good. There are many
changes in life that are painful and sad. And then there are changes
that change nothing like people changing jobs only find out that their
new job don’t make them any happier than the old one. But there are
challenges that posiGve changes create.
Of all the roles that leaders play acGng as an agent of change has
probably evolved the most over Gme. At one point, leaders who
could successfully guide their team through transiGons stood out
from their peers. Today, being a change agent is a necessity,…and
organizaGons desperately need leaders who can champion and
support change. So what types of change are leaders currently
facing? Maybe it's a restructuring of teams adjusGng operaGons to
respond to community demands, or adopGng new technology that
impacts every part of the organizaGon.

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 In any of those situaGons, leaders need to have the foresight to
see oncoming disrupGon, have the courage to speak, and the
influence to galvanize the team. In that sense, change agent leaders
are posiGoned on the front lines to sell the new idea or approach to
the people who will be implemenGng it, to engage them and get
them on board with the transiGon. Convincing people to accept and
embrace change is a monumental task.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
How do you respond to change? Change of job assignment? Change
of home address? Change of status?

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READ: Genesis 12:1-3

In our story for today, note the change that Abraham had to make
when he was asked by God to leave his country and go live in a
foreign land that he didn’t know.

ASK & DISCUSS: Just like Abraham, you are from Luzon and you were
asked to be assigned in a province in Mindanao you know nothing of.
What do you think will the pains be involved in this change?

What are the pains that are involved in this change that Abraham will
go through?

1. The fear of living in a different culture, language and tradiGons.

2. The pain of leaving his relaGves, his home, his friends behind for
good.
3. The risk of leaving the security of his home for the unknown
place God was sending him to.

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But let’s us take a look at the blessings associated with this pain:
1. His name and family would be great.
2. God would give him many descendants.
3. The world will be blessed through him.

Abraham considered the change and examined the pain and he

decided that the blessings were worth it.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
We have discussed on how we should respond to personal change.
Now let us discuss you, the leader as a change agent. What do you
see in your community that burdens you? What changes would you
like to make? What will you do to get the involvement of your fellow
police officers?

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A LEADER MANAGES HIS STRESS WELL
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own
understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make
your paths straight.”

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STRESS is the “wear and tear” our bodies experience as we adjust to
our conGnually changing environment; it has physical and emoGonal
effects on us and can create posiGve and negaGve feelings. It is
pressure from external circumstances that can cause internal
tensions. It is a condiGon or feeling experienced when a person
perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the
individual is able to mobilize.
Police officers experience frequent and ongoing stressors in their
work. These stressors range from cumulaGve stress (constant risk on
the job, the need for adherence to oven restricGng and conflicGng
regulaGons, public percepGons that may be inaccurate) to criGcal
incidents such as violent crimes, shooGngs and mass disasters. While
these stressors are inherent and accepted by officers, they need not
necessarily lead to burnout or other psychological problems including
substance abuse, marital problems, anxiety, depression or post
traumaGc stress disorder. It is criGcal for officers and supervisors to
understand the causes and effects of stress on the job and to allow
for open acknowledgement and discussion of the subject.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: What makes your job as a police officer stressful?
Where does the stress come from?

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ASK & DISCUSS: What do you do to overcome your stress? Or aver

coming from a very stressful situaGon, what do you do to relieve that
stress?

HOW DO WE OVERCOME STRESS?

Let us ready the verse aloud:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own
understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make
your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

1. Trust. We are commanded by the Lord to cast ourselves fully and

absolutely at his feet.

2. Heart. We are to cast our total trust, not holding back any area of
our mind or feeling or voliGon. No reservaGons whatever.

3. Understanding. This is referring to human understanding.

4. Lean. Do not trust on your own ingenuity. Quit chasing all

possibiliGes you can think of. Stay out of the way, guard against
fear, panic, scheming, manipulaGng, worrying and hurrying.

5. Acknowledge. In the midst of the whole scene, recognize,

mentally call to mind, God’s presence and control.

6. Make Straight. It’s the thought of making something smooth,

straight, right. It includes the idea of removing obstacles that are
in the way. In other words, when the Lord is fully relied upon to a
given situaGon, He will do a thorough, complete job or smoothing
out our part.

The removal of stress is not automaGc. It is the cooperaGve effort of

the ChrisGan and his God.

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Some suggesGons in relieving stress:
1. Start the day with calisthenics or stretching exercises.
2. Eat well balanced meals. (more fruits and vegetables)
3. Avoid too much caffeine. The substance may aggravate
anxiety, insomnia, nervousness and trembling.
4. Reduce refined sugars. Excess sugars cause frequent
fluctuaGon in blood glucose levels, adding stress to the
body's physiological funcGoning.
5. Reduce alcohol and drugs.
6. Get a least 5-7 hours of deep sleep on your day off.
7. Take a warm bath or shower.
8. Talk to someone about how you feel.

The best way to relieve stress is to begin and end your day with
prayer.

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A LEADER IS A CRITICAL THINKER
Acts 17:11
Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they
received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily
to see if these things were so.

Acts 17:17
So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout
persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened
to be there.

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All throughout our life, our inheritance has been a series of
preconceived noGons. These are so ingrained within our
subconscious that we easily make assumpGons and ironically we
don't even realize that we are making them! We simply take some
acquired knowledge as facts. Don't rely on the mistakes of the past.
Sharpen your own skills of effecGve CriGcal Thinking and uGlize those
skills in everything you do. As a result, you will increase your ability to
make quick and accurate personal and professional decisions that will
lead to your ulGmate success.
CriGcal Thinking is synonymous with skills necessary to become a
master of leadership. With the affluence of informaGon that is easily
accessible and the gig's of informaGon's that are available to us that
has never been available before, being thorough in validaGng the
informaGon's has become exponenGally vital to your success.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS: What are the skills that a police invesGgator needs?

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Our verse speaks of the Bereans who did not just accept what was
told them but they examined Scriptures themselves and studied
them well. And our second verse is about Paul, who reasoned with
those unbelIEvers who agitated the crowds in Athens.

ASK & DISCUSS

Do we tend to accept whatever it is that is told us? Or do we accept
the informaGon but we also examine it ourselves? Why or why not?

Someone with criGcal thinking skills can:

1. Understand the links between ideas.

2. Determine the importance and relevance of arguments and
ideas.
3. Recognize, build and appraise arguments.
4. IdenGfy inconsistencies and errors in reasoning.
5. Approach problem in a consistent and systemaGc way.
6. Reflect on the jusGficaGon of their own assumpGons, beliefs and
values.

CriGcal thinking is about things in certain ways so as to arrive to the

best possible soluGons in the circumstances that the thinker is aware
of. It is a way of thinking about whatever is presently occupying your
mind so that you can come with the best soluGon.

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CASE STUDY
As a team leader, you always wanted that your team will always be
the best and always in good shape. However, you have a team mate
who is so "Malatuba" in almost everything. No macer how your team
wanted to excel, his performance always drags your team down. You
already tried to talked to him to shape-up and improve his
performance, but he only complies for a few days then he is back to
his same performance. You already talked to your commander about
him but your commander instructed you to just let him stay in your
team. You oven hear complaints from your team mates about him.
What will you do to address this issue?

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A LEADER IS A MENTOR
Luke 10:1-11
A^er this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on
ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he
himself was about to go. And he said to them, “The harvest is
plen)ful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the
Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Go your way;
behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. Carry
no moneybag, no knapsack, no sandals, and greet no one on the
road. Whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house!’
And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if
not, it will return to you. And remain in the same house, ea)ng and
drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do
not go from house to house. Whenever you enter a town and they
receive you, eat what is set before you. Heal the sick in it and say to
them, The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ But whenever you
enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say,
Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against
you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.’

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Leadership is not merely a cogniGve grasping of concepts. Neither is
it developing skills to its fullest potenGal. For leadership to pass on, it
must be modeled. Leadership, like most other things – more is caught
than taught. Leadership development should an on-going process in
our lives. We should be able to develop several mentoring
relaGonships. A good mentor will walk with us through life and
challenge our thinking and faith, cauGons us when we have done
something inappropriate and share what they have learned to help
us. He supports and encourages us as well. And he is the one who will
put his arms around us to help us make through those Gmes when
we doubt if we can take another step.

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 Mentoring is defined as a transfer of wisdom from a wise and
trusted counselor, normally in a leadership posiGon, who helps guide
a person’s career to make him more successful. It entails informal
communicaGon, usually face to face during a sustained period of
Gme.
A mentor cares about his protégés (or mentees) and goes out of
his way to see they get the best possible chance to fulfill their career
potenGal. It involves teaching, coaching and helping build to a high
degree of confidence. But what someGmes develops is some degree
of affecGon and warm friendship.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
Are you currently in a mentoring relaGonship with either a more
senior police officers or a civilian that you respect? What benefits do
you get from the relaGonship?

eNgage

Jesus main mission on earth is to accomplish God’s will. He taught, he

performed miracles and demonstrated the love of God to others. He
chose 12 apostles because God’s plan from the start is to involve
people in his mission. C. Gene Wilkes in his book Jesus On Leadership
said “You’ll never be an effecGve leader unGl you include those you
lead in what you do.”
In Luke 10:1-11, Jesus commissioned the 12 apostles to go out in
pairs and do what he has been doing as his way of mentoring them. It
was in pairs because he knew that they will have hardship. In pairs,
they can provide each other with protecGon and encourage each
other.

ASK & DISCUSS: What is the value of the “buddy system”?

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When the apostles returned, they were overjoyed with the success of
their journey. Why were they successful?

1. They were well-trained by Jesus Himself. They knew what to do

as demonstrated to them by Jesus.
2. They had a vision. Jesus gave them a clear picture of what their
mission would look like, “The harvest is plenGful.” Max DePree
said that “the first responsibility of a great leader is to define
reality.”
3. Jesus praised their efforts. He reminds them of their blessed
posiGon.

PracBce
ASK & DISCUSS
• Do you have a young officer that you are mentoring at the
moment?
• If you do not have one, it is Gme that you consider looking for
young officers in your squad or staGon or unit that we can pour
your lives into and help them to be successful police officers.

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A LEADER FINISHES WELL (Legacy)
2 Timothy 4:6-8
For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the )me of
my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished
the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the
crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will
award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have
loved his appearing.

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Leading isn’t easy. In addiGon to the responsibility of making tough
decisions everyday, there is another criGcal component that pervades
a leader’s thinking, something that he or she can’t help but wonder
from Gme to Gme, and that is: What will be my leadership legacy?
A leader’s legacy is a byproduct of the historical decisions one
makes driven by his or her personal values. In other words, a solid
legacy plants the seeds from which consistency and expectaGons
sprout that, in turn, become the organizaGonal funnel for future
performance.
On a personal basis, leaving a legacy involves far more than
handing down a monetary inheritance or passing on a good family
name. For those things will surely pass away and forever be
forgocen. A lasGng legacy, one that conGnues for eternity, is set in
stone. Wricen on our hearts, and the hearts of our loved ones, belief
in God and living in obedience in Him is our lasGng legacy to our
children.

Prelude
ASK & DISCUSS
Is there a reGred police officers that you know of that had a lev a
good legacy behind? More than a good name they have created
changes in the organizaGon that had beneficed a lot of police officers
today? Please explain.
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“Asking the quesGon about legacy bring forward a central

observaGon. Leadership is not solely about producing results. Success
in leadership is not measured only in numbers. Being a leader brings
with it a responsibility to do something of significance that makes
families, communiGes, work organizaGons, naGons, the environment
and the world than they are today.” Kouzes and Posner (A Leader’s
Legacy)
In our verse for today, we hear from Paul giving his farewell to his
protégé Timothy. He wrote to Timothy whom he has invested his life
with.

ASK & DISCUSS: What is the legacy you want to leave behind in your
organizaGon? When you reGre and when you are given a tesGmonial,
what do you want people to say about your years as a police officer
either your accomplishments or the kind of a police officer you are?

If you want to leave long-lasGng legacies in the workplace, here

are six suggesGons:

1. Set a clear vision and engaged the people around you. Our
subordinates need to understand why a decision is made. If they
understand the why, then they in a becer posiGon to be
resourceful and can decide on the best way to work towards the
vision.

2. Stay people focused. Nobody cares how much you know, unGl
they know how you care. Build relaGonships, Believe in people.

3. Spin the spiral. There is a phenomenon that is called the Spiral of

MoGvaGon, and it works like this: Imagine having a successful
police operaGon wherein you caught the most elusive. Imagine
for a moment, the standard that must exist to not only sustain
but also improve such high levels of performance. However, over

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 Gme, team members who parGcipated in such operaGons
ulGmately depart the team but in so doing leave a wake of
excellence behind them for others to espouse; a legacy
of awesome-ness that cannot be replicated yet sGll serves as a
vision to pursue. In other words, a bar is set that is constantly
raised and it moGvates lesser-experienced members to become
becer, thus causing a spiral effect through Gme.

4. Set the condiBons. Legacy leaders set the environment for

organizaGonal performance to flourish as a result of employee
performance.

5. Use uncertainty to inspire. Change may be complex, but the very

uncertainty inherent to chaos affords the opportunity
to create certainty.

6. Let others know where you stand. Many Gmes, feedback is saved
for quarterly performance reviews only to be forgocen about
unGl the next one. Make an effort to share feedback immediately
and not let unresolved quesGons linger.

As for personal legacy, let us emulate the legacy that Jesus lev behind
through the life he led. He will always be remembered as:

1. A Humble man
2. Dependent on God
3. A Proven and Tested Man
4. A Focused Man
5. A PaGent Man
6. An Obedient Man
7. A Faithful Man

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ASK & DISCUSS
• Reviewing about what you said earlier about the legacy you want
to leave behind, look into your own life. Where will your current
choices and prioriGes in life lead to? Are there some changes that
need to take place today?
• List down all the characterisGcs that you want people to
remember you. And resolve that you will develop these
characterisGcs today.

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Not For Sale

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