1.Human Factors- Leaders are a more valuable resource than followers and usually achieve more satisfaction in life. Every member of the Corps of Cadets, therefore, must be a leader- actually or potentially. They must know how to take the best advantage of the inherent human factors with which they are born. These things are traits or characteristics that are theirs alone. They must be aware of their own strengths and weaknesses. In sum, they must know themselves. This section which in itself is a conclusion, is a distillation of many years of experience that have been devoted to being a leader of men and women and studying successful leaders. It is anticipated that you will use these factors in furthering your own study and developing your own philosophy of leadership and citizenship.
2. Leadership Traits-Leadership traits are distinguishing personal qualities that, if demonstrated in daily activities, help the commander earn the respect, willing obedience, and loyal cooperation of his cadets. Each person differs in the degree to which they can display each of the traits, which compose their total personality. Our reaction to other individuals depends in great part on their traits or personal characteristics. The attitudes of the cadets toward a commander are greatly influenced by the personal qualities the commander demonstrates, since the effect of leadership in military unit, as in any other group, depends upon the interaction of two or more personalities. The behavior of his cadets and their willingness determines how well the mission will be accomplished.
3. Self-Evaluation- Know yourself as a leader. To know yourself fully, is important that you make an honest and objective self-evaluation that will allow you to take advantage of your own strong traits, and to strengthen or eliminate the weak ones.
4.Leadership Techniques- Leadership is simply the action you take as an individual to solve problems confronting you and your command of your cadets. Different individuals use different techniques: some good, some bad. Good techniques are developed by solving leadership problems in your own way, while using leadership principles as your guides. A commander can, if necessary, force their subordinates to carry out their orders under threat of punishment. The commander who uses this fear technique will enable you to direct and to influence your subordinates. The key word is “influence”, and not “direct”. You must learn for yourself how to impose your will in a way to gain respect, obedience , and loyal cooperation, while creating good morale,discipline, and knowing your job. Remember: Only a fool thinks they can fool their contemporaries and subordinates.
5.Counseling- The leader must recognize that they have an inherent responsibility to provide timely help and guidance to their problems and assist subordinates to perform up to their capacity and to learn to observe and determine what actions must be taken to improve performance in your subordinates.
6. Counseling Versus Punishment- Hitting a cadet across the head with demerit may get their attention, but does not get their wholehearted cooperation. People do things because they want to do them, not because you want them to. The way to do this is to motivate, not punish.
2. Leadership Traits-Leadership traits are distinguishing personal qualities that, if demonstrated in daily activities, help the commander earn the respect, willing obedience, and loyal cooperation of his cadets. Each person differs in the degree to which they can display each of the traits, which compose their total personality. Our reaction to other individuals depends in great part on their traits or personal characteristics. The attitudes of the cadets toward a commander are greatly influenced by the personal qualities the commander demonstrates, since the effect of leadership in military unit, as in any other group, depends upon the interaction of two or more personalities. The behavior of his cadets and their willingness determines how well the mission will be accomplished.
3. Self-Evaluation- Know yourself as a leader. To know yourself fully, is important that you make an honest and objective self-evaluation that will allow you to take advantage of your own strong traits, and to strengthen or eliminate the weak ones.
4.Leadership Techniques- Leadership is simply the action you take as an individual to solve problems confronting you and your command of your cadets. Different individuals use different techniques: some good, some bad. Good techniques are developed by solving leadership problems in your own way, while using leadership principles as your guides. A commander can, if necessary, force their subordinates to carry out their orders under threat of punishment. The commander who uses this fear technique will enable you to direct and to influence your subordinates. The key word is “influence”, and not “direct”. You must learn for yourself how to impose your will in a way to gain respect, obedience , and loyal cooperation, while creating good morale,discipline, and knowing your job. Remember: Only a fool thinks they can fool their contemporaries and subordinates.
5.Counseling- The leader must recognize that they have an inherent responsibility to provide timely help and guidance to their problems and assist subordinates to perform up to their capacity and to learn to observe and determine what actions must be taken to improve performance in your subordinates.
6. Counseling Versus Punishment- Hitting a cadet across the head with demerit may get their attention, but does not get their wholehearted cooperation. People do things because they want to do them, not because you want them to. The way to do this is to motivate, not punish.