Naval Science 402 Leadership and Ethics

1. Naval Science 402Leadership and Ethics Lesson 4 Principles of Military Leadership

2. Objectives • Know various qualities of leadership. • Know and analyze the qualities and traits that he/she possesses and areas which can be improved. • Know how leadership characteristics are exhibited by successful leaders, and why they are important. • Understand the Stockdale Model

3. Article Discussion • Stockdale - “A Vietnam Experience”

4. Stockdale Leadership Model • Moralist • Jurist • Teacher • Steward • Philosopher

5. Moralist • Truth and fairness • Respect • Keeping commitments • A disciplined lifestyle • A priority of loyalties: As a member of the military, the mission, the command, his/her comrade and to one's self

6. Jurist • Accountability: Answers for the actions of himself and his followers • Conducts self-assessments of personal actions and learns from his experiences and his mistakes • Adapts willingly to the situation at hand • Delineates clear goals and objectives to followers

7. Jurist (continued) • Motivates followers to excel beyond the minimum standard of acceptable performance • Allows followers to make mistakes and ensures they learn from their mistakes • Makes the best decision possible based on available information • Acts upon one's convictions

8. Teacher • Provides the vision for the unit • Creates self-confidence in followers by promoting personal responsibility and accountability • Creates a unit climate which promotes cohesion and "esprit de corps” • Enhances unit effectiveness through direction, motivation and education

9. Steward • Views himself as servant to the nation, unit, comrade, follower and one's self • Considers follower's lives as a sacred trust for whose care he is answerable for • Protects follower's fundamental dignity through respect • Willingly endures hardships with his followers

10. Steward (Continued) • Ensures professional growth in his followers • Knows the strengths and weaknesses of his followers • Unites followers through a shared vision and common values

11. Philosopher“When Virtue Is Not Rewarded and Evil Is Not Punished” • Takes action through a sense of obligation rather than personal ambition or extrinsic rewards • Chooses the right course of action rather than the easy way out • Deals with uncertainty and adapts to the situation

12. Self-discipline Judgement Imagination Analytic Ability Impeccable Personal Behavior Military Bearing & Forcefulness Speaking Ability Writing Ability Self-improvement Correcting Perceived Wrongs Stamina Selfless Service Work Ethic “Voices” Leadership Traits

13. Bearing Courage Decisiveness Dependability Endurance Enthusiasm Initiative Integrity Sound Judgement Sense of Justice Knowledge Loyalty Tact Unselfish USMC: GEN Krulak’s 14 Basic Traits of Effective Leadership

14. Be Technically and Tactically Proficient Know Yourself and Seek Self Improvement Know Your People and Look Out for Their Welfare Keep Your People Informed Set the Example Ensure That the Task Is Understood, Supervised, and Accomplished Train Your People As a Team Make Sound and Timely Decisions Develop a Sense of Responsibility Among Your Subordinates Employ Your Unit in Accordance With Its Capabilities Seek Responsibility and Take Responsibility for Your Actions USMC Leadership Principles

15. Case Study Submarine Inventory

16. Next Class: Followership, Loyalty, and Senior-Subordinate Relationship • Naval Leadership: Voices of Experience • -section 6 (pp 44-54) • -section 16 (pp 123-131) • -section 17 from “Making Unpopular Orders Palatable” to the end of the section (pp 137-143) • -section 19 (pp 148-153)

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