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The 10 Leadership Principles
The 10 Leadership Principles
1. Be proficient.
4. Lead by example.
5. Provide direction.
1. Be proficient.
Be proficient, simply means that a leader must be skilful and knowledgeable in their
field. They should as well continually learn and build upon their kill base through
courses, experience and through the study of other leaders.
4. Lead by example.
Lead by example, a leader must become a role model for their subordinates. The
most powerful method a leader has to influence their subordinates is by example. By
setting the standard and demonstrating it, subordinates will be more motivated to
follow this set of behaviour. This can include honesty, care of ones-self and
equipment, courage, integrity and can extend to technical proficiencies.
5. Provide direction.
Provide direction, the leader is responsible to focus the team in order to achieve its
expected goals. Without this direction there can be no team but rather only a group
of individuals and as individuals we achieve much less than a cohesive team.
6. Know and care for your subordinates.
Know and care for your subordinates, this means that one should know whom their
subordinates are and see their needs are fulfilled. These needs include basic needs
of food and shelter to ensuring that an individual’s growth needs are equally
addressed. To do this a leader must be approachable and show genuine interest and
concern for their subordinates.