LEADERSHIP BASICS
What is leadership?
What is the chain of command?
The order in which information and commands are passed.
What leadership quality is demonstrated when someone takes action without being told?
Initiative
Why is setting the example one of the most important leadership behaviours?
Because others often copy the leader’s actions.
FALSE.
Why is the chain of command important?
Keeps communication organized and prevents confusion.
Why is initiative valuable in team environments?
It helps tasks get done faster and solves problems early.
How can negative behavior from a leader affect the team?
It can lower moral and encourage others to behave the same way.
Respect / communication / responsibility / teamwork / confidence
Name one benefit of following the chain of command.
Better organization, discipline, clear communication.
What is the difference between initiative and disobeying instructions?
Initiative helps accomplish goals while still respecting rules and leadership.
Scenario: A leader tells others to work hard but avoids doing the task themselves.
Question: What leadership principle are they failing to demonstrate?
Setting the example
What is one reason leadership is important in cadets?
Helps teamwork, builds confidence, helps groups succeed.
Your section commander gives instructions that came from higher leadership.
Question: Why should cadets follow those instructions even if they don’t know the original source?
Because orders are passed through the chain of command to maintain discipline and organization.
You see equipment that needs to be set up but no one has started. What would showing initiative look like?
Starting to set it up or offering to help
Why do teams respect leaders more when they follow the same standards as everyone else?
It shows fairness, integrity, and accountability.
Leadership helps a group do what?
Achieve a common goal.
A cadet skips their section commander to talk directly to a senior officer.
Question: What problem could this cause?
Confusion, disrespect for leadership structure, or miscommunication.
Initiative shows that a cadet is what kind of person?
Responsible, motivated, or proactive.
Scenario: During training, a cadet remains positive and motivates others even when the activity is difficult.
What leadership behavior is this demonstrating?
Setting the example.