Leadership Principles (Nationals)

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Know yourself and seek self-improvement

Back

To know yourself, understand your be, know, and do attributes. Seek self-improvement through self-study, formal classes, reflection, and interacting with others.

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Be technically proficient

Back

As a leader, know your job and have a solid familiarity with your employees’ tasks.

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Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions

Back

Guide your organization to new heights. When things go wrong, analyze the situation, take corrective action, and move on to the next challenge.

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Make sound and timely decisions

Back

Use good problem solving, decision making, and planning tools.

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Set the example

Back

Be a good role model for your employees. They must see what they are expected to do.

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Know your people and look out for their well-being

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Understand human nature and the importance of sincerely caring for your workers.

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Keep your workers informed

Back

Communicate effectively with your workers, seniors, and other key people.

Front

Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers

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Help develop good character traits that will help them carry out their professional responsibilities.

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Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished

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Communication is key to ensuring tasks are completed effectively.

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Train as a team

Back

True teams are not just groups of people doing their jobs; they work together cohesively.