PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP

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

Is the art of influencing men in such a

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

Authoritarian Persuasive

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

5. HUMILITY - proud but not

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

3. DECISIVENESS- ability to decide

correctly and promptly
WHAT IS COMMAND?
COMMAND

Is the authority that a leader

exerts over his subordinates by
virtue of rank and assignment

(Potenciano, 1993)
Principles of Leadership

Know yourself and seek self-

improvement. Set the example
Be technically and tactically
proficient.

Seek responsibility and take Keep your subordinates informed.

responsibility for your actions.

Build the team

Make sound and timely decisions.
REMEMBER:

LEADERSHIP is inherent: it depends

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

Leaders are not born, they are made

through grace under fire.
(Rivera, 2001)

Preparing the leaders of

tomorrow, TODAY
Thank you and Happy E-Learning