LE1-C1S1T1pg1-6 Leadership Defined

This lesson explores the Marine Corps definition of leadership and identifies the characteristics that successful leaders exhibit.

Lesson Objectives Understand how influencing others is a key aspect of leadership. Explain the three aspects of leadership: purpose, direction, and motivation.

CPS Key Word Questions (1-5) Key Words CPS Key Word Questions (1-5)

Key Words ______ – a person who is in control of a group or organization. ________ - the power to make other people agree with your opinions or do what you want. _________ - doing what you are told. Leader Influence Obedience

Key Words _______ – having a good opinion of someone’s rank, character, or ideas. __________ - having faith in your abilities or that of another. Respect Confidence

CPS Lesson Questions (1-3) Warm Up Questions CPS Lesson Questions (1-3)

Warm Up Question How many examples of “good leaders” have you had in your personal life (e.g., friends or family)? 5-10 – I have had many good leaders in my personal life. 3-4 – I have had a few examples of good leaders in my personal life. 1-2 – I can only think of 1-2 examples. 0 – I can’t think of any examples of good leaders that I have known personally. Example:

Warm Up Question The process of leadership development… is a one time event. is never ending. requires self-study, education, and training. B and C Example:

(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.) Opening Question List 2-3 people you know personally that you would call a leader. What qualities do they display? (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

Introduction Leadership in MCJROTC will give you the skills, confidence, and character necessary to become a good leader. You will identify leadership behaviors you have and link those behaviors to a definition of leadership.

Definition Leadership – the ability to influence, lead, or guide others to accomplish a _______. mission Purpose – gives others a reason for why they should do something.

CPS Lesson Question (3-5) Ask questions after reading each Case Study Example:

Case Study #1 Question Read Case Study #1 (pg. 2-3). Would you like to be a member of Jon’s team? Yes No (CPS Lesson Question #3)

(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.) Case Study #1 Question What are Jon’s desirable and undesirable characteristics? (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

Case Study #2 Question Read Case Study #2 (pg. 3). Would you like to be a member of Maria’s team? Yes No (CPS Lesson Question #4)

(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.) Case Study #2 Question What are Maria’s desirable and undesirable characteristics? (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

Case Study #3 Question Read Case Study #3 (pg. 3-4). Would you like to be a member of Brian’s team? Yes No (CPS Lesson Question #5)

(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.) Closing Question List 2-3 things you learned in this lesson. List 2-3 leadership characteristics you would like to adopt. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

Questions

Copyright Information Images in this lesson were taken from: Microsoft© Clip Art Gallery Marine Corps Combat Camera