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The real leader has no need to lead - he is content to point the

way.

- Henry Miller

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People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. . . . The leader works in the open, and the boss in

covert. The leader leads, and the boss drives.

- Theodore Roosevelt

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Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with the important

matters.

- Albert Einstein

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The quality of leadership, more than any other single factor, determines

the success or failure of an organization.

- Fred Fiedler & Martin Chemers Improving Leadership Effectiveness

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A friend of mine characterizes leaders simply like this: "Leaders don't inflict pain. They bear pain."

- Max DePree

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I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers

- Ralph Nader

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Leadership is understanding people and involving them to help you do a

job. That takes all of the good characteristics, like integrity,

dedication of purpose, selflessness, knowledge, skill, implacability, as

well as determination not to accept failure.

- Admiral Arleigh A. Burke

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Lead and inspire people. Don't try to manage and manipulate people. Inventories can be managed but

people must be lead.

- Ross Perot

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Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test

a man's character, give him power.

- Abraham Lincoln

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The very essence of leadership is its purpose. And the purpose of

leadership is to accomplish a task. That is what leadership does--and what it does is more important than

what it is or how it works.

- Colonel Dandridge M. Malone

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No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or to get all the credit for doing it.

- Andrew Carnegie

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Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and

in actions.

- Harold Geneen

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The art of leading, in operations large or small, is the art of dealing with humanity, of working diligently

on behalf of men, of being sympathetic with them, but equally, of insisting that they make a square facing toward their own problems.

- S. L. A. Marshall Men Against Fire

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The only real training for leadership is leadership.

- Anthony Jay

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LeadershipLeadership

Definitions and Qualities of a LeaderDefinitions and Qualities of a Leader

Leadership Development 4-2 b Leadership Development 4-2 b

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Leadership – what is it?

• You all have experienced “leadership” in some form or another (e.g. Coaches, Club Officers, Teachers, Mentors, or church leaders).

• These experiences made an impact on you, either positive or negative, and will help you to continue learn about leadership through your Citadel Experience.

• To help you understand this concept we will examine leadership as a definition and the qualities that make good leaders

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Leadership – a definition

• Definitions are important to communicate a common understanding.

• Creating a definition for “Leadership” will help you take ownership of this concept

• Leadership is best described as a process that involves relationship and influence

Leadership

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Group Work

• Work as a group and draft a short Work as a group and draft a short definition of leadershipdefinition of leadership

• Be ready to share this with the rest of Be ready to share this with the rest of the group the group

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Leadership is influencing people – by providing purpose, direction and motivation – while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization.

Leadership is the process of followers and the leader engaging in reciprocal influence to achieve a shared purpose.

Leadership is all about getting people to work together to make things happen that might not otherwise occur or prevent things from happening that ordinarily would take place.

Leaders are not born.  They are made.  They are made just like anything else. . . through hard work.  That's the price we  have to pay to achieve that goal or any goal. - Vince Lombardi

Leadership:  The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.        - Dwight D. Eisenhower

Leadership Definitions and Quotes

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Qualities of a Leader• From your experience you can probably pick

out who is a “good leader” – Coach, teacher, mentor, pastor, civic leader

• What is it about that

individual – their personal

qualities that make them

stand out?• What did you learn from

their example of

leadership?

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Group Work

• Work as a small group again to develop 3 3 to

5 key qualities you will want to see from your

leaders

• Be ready to share these with the rest of the

group

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A Leader. . .• believes in an optimistic vision for the future.• motivates others to achieve.• demonstrates loyalty.• respects the rights of others.• sets a good example.• pursues excellence in all endeavors.• treats others with concern and civility.• demonstrates the courage to act responsibly.• possesses uncompromising integrity.• is devoted to duty and honor

From the College Catalogue for The Citadel

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What you can expect from your cadet leaders

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Introduction of Company Leaders

• Meet with Squad Leaders

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The Citadel’s Leadership Development Model

•This depicts the pathway you will follow as you learn to lead as part of The Citadel Experience • It is a progression from follower to leader• It reflects the opportunities to gain additional leadership experience and training as you progress through your cadet career

• 1st Year Prepare

• 2d Year Serve

• 3d Year Lead

• 4th Year Command

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Questions?