NJROTC NS-4 Leadership and Ethics 1

Lesson Relationships and Attitude 2

Explain why the power of positive relationships and attitude are important in becoming an effective leader. 3 Lesson Goal

Learning Objectives State the two components of leading by example. Explain the influence that the relationship between officers and their peers has on everyone’s performance. State the characteristics of effective and successful officers. 4 Lesson 04.01

Learning Objectives Explain the influence that attitude has on everyone’s performance. Identify the ways in which a leader can lose the respect of subordinates. Define the key term service reputation. 5 Lesson 04.01

Discussion How much of a difference does having a good relationship with a leader make? Can a leader be successful without a good relationship with subordinates? Have you ever had the opportunity to be led by someone with a reliably good attitude? If so, did their good cheer affect your performance? 6 Lesson 04.01

Introduction Naval officers are known by their service reputation – the unwritten, unspoken, unlisted net assessment of an officer’s pluses and minuses. Officers know that their behavior and attitude affect people they work with and form the basis of their service reputation. 7 Lesson 04.01

Practical Advice for Leading by Example ADM Kazuomi Uchida: “An officer’s behavior considerably influences other individuals.” “He must be always unselfish and fair to subordinates.” “An officer’s humanity is perceived through his behavior.” 8 Lesson 04.01

The Power of Positive Relationships The relationship between officers and their people has an effect on everyone’s performance. When crew members complain proudly about their hardships, they likely have a good relationship with their commander. 9 Lesson 04.01

Camaraderie with Discipline Officers don’t sacrifice discipline for camaraderie. An officer can develop camaraderie without losing discipline. 10 Lesson 04.01

Camaraderie with Discipline ADM Elmo Zumwalt: Commanded the world’s first guided missile frigate, the USS Dewey. Allowed his department heads to discuss in “very vigorous terms” their suggestions for changes. Knew that “when the chips were down … there was instant and total obedience.” 11 Lesson 04.01

Effective and Successful Officers ADM Zumwalt on characteristics of a good officer: Belief that the Navy is worthwhile Pride in service Dedication to the mission of the Navy and to the concept of the life of service 12 Lesson 04.01

Effective and Successful Officers ADM Zumwalt: An officer isn’t required to see the Navy as “something sacred and unchangeable.” Rather, he can “be positively critical of those areas that need fixing.” 13 Lesson 04.01

Effective and Successful Officers ADM Zumwalt: Officers should be good citizens of the unit. If there are personality clashes, it is the officer’s responsibility to understand the other person’s perspective. Officers should look for practical compromises. 14 Lesson 04.01

The Power of a Positive Attitude Having a positive attitude can impact the effectiveness of your unit. Subordinates follow your lead, including your attitude. In debriefings, critique in a constructive way while accentuating the positives. 15 Lesson 04.01

The Power of a Positive Attitude Dwelling on negatives helps no one. If you are naturally timid or pessimistic, overcome your nature through training exercises. Remember, there is a big difference between failure due to physical inability and failure due to lack of motivation. 16 Lesson 04.01

Setting the Example 17 Lesson 04.01

Setting the Example ADM Thomas Hayward: “The crew has a right to look upon their leader with respect.” “But the leader has to earn their respect and work to keep it.” 18 Lesson 04.01

Setting the Example ADM Thomas Hayward: “The quickest way to lose respect is to set a bad example.” “This includes doing the kinds of things that some may think are macho or funny, but that in the long run are going to undermine the morale.” 19 Lesson 04.01

Lesson Summary In this lesson you have: Explained why the power of positive relationships and attitude are important in becoming an effective leader. Stated the two components of leading by example. Explained the influence that the relationship between officers and their peers has on everyone’s performance. 20 Lesson 04.01

Lesson Summary In this lesson you have: Stated the characteristics of effective and successful officers. Explained the influence that attitude has on everyone’s performance. Identified the ways in which a leader can lose the respect of subordinates. Defined the key term service reputation. 21 Lesson 04.01

NJROTC NS-4 Leadership and Ethics 22

Lesson Setting the Example 23

Explain why setting the example and instilling a positive attitude in subordinates are important factors in becoming an effective leader. 24 Lesson Goal

Learning Objectives State the influences that an officer’s behavior has on everyone’s performance. Identify the appropriate response to peer pressure. Explain the importance of knowing your subordinates. 25 Lesson 04.02

Learning Objectives State the influence that instilling a positive attitude in subordinates has on everyone’s performance. Define the key term social fabric. 26 Lesson 04.02

Setting the Example Shipmates notice officers’ behavior, both on and off duty. “An officer is on duty 24 hours a day.” Officers need to set a good example for their subordinates. 27 Lesson 04.02

Peer Pressure Working with and through others is a vital aspect of an officer’s job. However, cooperation should not be an end in itself. Peer pressure to “go along” or “get along,” when ethically or morally wrong, must be resisted. 28 Lesson 04.02

ADM Hayward on Principles A leader needs to get along with people without compromising his beliefs. A leader can stand firm on issues without creating a problem. The finest officers deal with every human being as a human being. 29 Lesson 04.02

Know your Subordinates Being a leader includes: Reconciling the principles of Naval Service with the reality of car payments and sick children. Understanding the personal history and individual job of each subordinate. 30 Lesson 04.02

Know your Subordinates Being a leader includes: Earning respect by knowing your subordinates. Keeping respect with impeccable behavior. 31 Lesson 04.02

ADM Zumwalt – Yom Kippur War Leaders can find themselves in complex situations where duty is not clear. In the 1973 war, ADM Zumwalt believed that equipment was not being provided to Israel quickly enough. The president was not available to the chiefs or SecDef. 32 Lesson 04.02

ADM Zumwalt – Yom Kippur War ADM Zumwalt informed a senator who passed along the critical information. The president ensured the equipment got to Israel in time to win the war. ADM Zumwalt risked his career by speaking up, but followed his conscience to do the right thing. 33 Lesson 04.02

ADM Zumwalt - Vietnam ADM Zumwalt was commander of naval forces in Vietnam. To be a better leader, ADM Zumwalt spent time in ambushes and on patrols. He came to understand the limitations and capabilities of his people and their equipment. 34 Lesson 04.02

ADM Zumwalt - Vietnam ADM Zumwalt used his knowledge from the operational inputs. His people were better prepared for fast decisions. They were better able to foresee the enemy’s actions and counteractions. 35 Lesson 04.02

ADM Zumwalt - Vietnam The key to good leadership is operational experience. Experience educates leaders about subordinate operating units. Leaders are more competent to help subordinates when they understand subordinates’ jobs. 36 Lesson 04.02

ADM Zumwalt - Vietnam Staff officers should make frequent visits to operating units. Visits help you distinguish details that are essential to operational efficiency from unimportant details. 37 Lesson 04.02

Instilling a Positive Attitude ADM Zumwalt on morale: After the Vietnam War, enlistment and reenlistment rates were down. ADM Zumwalt was asked to address the problem. He approached it from the standpoint of morale. 38 Lesson 04.02

Instilling a Positive Attitude ADM Zumwalt concluded: The social fabric of the country was so bad that a revolutionary approach was needed. It was the right time to “strike a major blow in behalf of equal opportunity.” 39 Lesson 04.02

Positive Attitude: Practical Solutions ADM Zumwalt on practical issues causing low morale: High casualty rates were only part of the problem. Soldiers complained more often about personal privileges like hairstyles and facial hair. 40 Lesson 04.02

Positive Attitude: Practical Solutions ADM Zumwalt’s solutions for low morale included: Renewing Navy regulations that allowed neatly trimmed facial hair. Providing comfort items in the barracks and Navy Exchange. Ensuring lines were kept short. 41 Lesson 04.02

Positive Attitude: Practical Solutions Solutions were designed to give service men and women the feeling they were appreciated. By the end of four years, reenlistment rates were above 30 percent, nearly quadrupled. 42 Lesson 04.02

Positive Attitude: MCPON Billy Sanders A positive attitude toward the Naval Service is crucial. Good officers take responsibility for the things they maintain and the orders they follow. Good leaders have the attitude: “We do the job because it needs to be done.” 43 Lesson 04.02

Lesson Summary In this lesson you have: Explained why setting the example and instilling a positive attitude in subordinates are important factors in becoming an effective leader. Stated the influence that an officer’s behavior has on everyone’s performance. Identified the appropriate response to peer pressure. 44 Lesson 04.02

Lesson Summary In this lesson you have: Explained the importance of knowing your subordinates. Stated the influence that instilling a positive attitude in subordinates has on everyone’s performance. Defined the key term social fabric. 45 Lesson 04.02