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Leadership Framework

Definition of Leadership – the art of influencing someone or a group of people in such a way to have a positive effect towards the accomplishment of a goal, objective, or job (mission).

The 11 Principles of Leadership

1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
2. Be proficient within your area of work.
3. Know your people and look after their welfare.
4. Keep your people informed.
5. Set the example.
6. Insure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished.
7. Train your people as a team.
8. Make sound and timely decisions.
9. Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
10. Use your people in accordance to their capabilities.
11. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.

Values
     Loyalty  -  to bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. constitution……your peers
     Duty  -  to fulfill your obligations
     Respect  –  to treat people as they should be treated
     Self-less service -  to put the welfare of the nation……before your own
     Honor  -  to live up to all the values
     Integrity  -  to do what is right, legally and morally
     Personal courage  -  to face fear, danger, or adversity