How to be a terrific leader!



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How to be a terrific leader!


You must:

Be Organized -- know the background information

Have Vision -- understand the needs of the troop (or patrol)
-- understand where the troop or patrol is now
-- have a vision or goal of what the troop or patrol should become.

Make a Plan -- translate all goals and desires into definite actions
-- Who
-- What
-- Where
-- When
-- Why
-- How

Communicate -- Let others know stuff
-- Teach others know how to do stuff
-- Get others to do stuff (make them WANT to do it)
(By example)
(By persuadinging)
(By positive coaching)

Evaluate -- Listen to what others say
-- Figure out what the REAL problems are
-- Make changes





There are four stages of learning how to lead.
Everyone goes through them at least once. Many people go through them several times!


1. Enthusiastic Beginner 2. Disillusioned Learner 3. Cautious Learner 4.Self-Reliant Achiever
High ConfidenceLow ConfidenceMedium to High ConfidenceSupreme Confidence
Low AbilitySome AbilityGreater AbilityHigh Ability