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

3. 1. Understand how influencing others is a key aspect of leadership. 2. Explain the three aspects of leadership: purpose, direction, and motivation.

4.  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.

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

6. The process of leadership development… A.is a one time event. B.is never ending. C.requires self-study, education, and training. D.B and C

7.  Leader  Influence  Obedience  ______ – 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.

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

9.  Leadership – the ability to influence, lead, or guide others to accomplish a _______. mission

10.  Purpose – gives others a reason for why they should do something.  Direction: a stated goal or specific I intent that a group will work towards.  Motivation is the desire to do something in support of individual or group goals

11. Questions?