Henry Perezalonso, CPRE

Henry Perezalonso, CPRE

The Transformation Who you are when you join is not nearly as important as who you become.

Identify the 14 Marine Corps leadership traits and how they can be used in YOUR profession to strengthen leadership skills and build professional credibility. Identify the 11 Marine Corps leadership principles that if used and followed will help to develop and guide leaders.

Question Who s a Great Leader to your? What are their Leadership Traits which you admire?

The sum of those qualities of intellect, human understanding, and moral character that enables a person to inspire and control a group of people successfully. General John A Lejeune, 13 th Commandant of the Marine Corps

Eagle Proud Nation Anchor Naval Heritage Globe Worldwide Presence

HONOR Integrity, Responsibility, Accountability Doing Right When No One is Looking COURAGE Do the Right Thing, In the Right Way, For the Right Reasons Being Stronger than Fear Guardian of All Other Values COMMITMENT Devotion to the Corps Compels to Continue When Others Quit Can t be Faked SEMPER FIDELIS Always Faithful

The qualities of character that everyone possesses in some capacity. JJ DID TIE BUCKLE

Justice Firm but Fair Judgment Weighing facts & solutions Dependability Counted on Always Integrity Cornerstone of Character Decisiveness Worst Decision is Indecision

Tact Dealing with Respect Initiative Every Marine is a Leader Endurance Proof of One s Commitment Bearing Once a Marine Always a Marine Unselfishness Team Before Self

Courage Pushing Through the Fear Knowledge Know more Today than Yesterday Loyalty Unending Commitment Enthusiasm Motivation is Contagious JJ DID TIE BUCKLE

RATE YOURSELF Justice Judgment Decisiveness Initiative Dependability Tact Integrity Endurance Bearing Unselfishness Courage Knowledge Loyalty Enthusiasm

Rules of Leadership That, if Used and Followed, Will Help You to Become a Successful Leader.

Be Technically and Tactically Proficient Know Your Job Know Yourself and Seek Self Improvement What Works, What Needs Help Know Your Marines and Look out for their Welfare Know Your People Keep Your Marines Informed Talk to Them - COMMUNICATE

Set the Example Be the Example! Ensure That the Task is Understood, Supervised & Accomplished Do They Know, Are You Watching, Is it Done? Train your Marines as a team Do it Together! Make sound and timely decisions Decide Already

Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates Build Them Up and Trust Them Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities Can They Do It? Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions Ask and Be Accountable

RATE YOURSELF Be Technically and Tactically Proficient Know Yourself and Seek Self Improvement Know Your Marines and Look out for their Welfare Keep Your Marines Informed Set the Example Ensure That the Task is Understood, Supervised and accomplished. Train your Marines as a team Make sound and timely decisions Develop a Sense of Responsibility Among Subordinates Employ Your Unit in Accordance with its Capabilities Seek Responsibility and Take Responsibility

Discuss at least 2 of the Traits and Principles Why are these important in what we do? Share when you have or will personally use this trait

The minute you think that you ve got everything it takes to lead Marines, that s when you ve stopped learning and stopped trying to be a better Marine. That s when you ve quit on your men. Major T.A. Gibson

Henry Perezalonso, CPRE Town of Danville (925) 314-3454 hperezalonso@danville.ca.gov

Leadership the Marine Corps Way The United States Marine Corps Transformation Who you are when you join is not nearly as important as who you become. Marine Emblem Eagle Proud Nation Globe Worldwide Service/Presence Anchor Naval Tradition/Heritage Core Values Honor Personal integrity Doing right when no one is looking Courage Being stronger than fear Guardian of all other values Commitment Compels to continue with others quit. Cannot be faked. Semper Fidelis Marine Corps Motto Latin for Always Faithful Once a Marine Always a Marine! 14 Leadership Traits The qualities of character that everyone possesses in some capacity. Good leaders have developed these qualities as strengths. Remember the 14 leadership traits by the acronym JJ DID TIE BUCKLE. Henry Perezalonso, CPRE

Leadership the Marine Corps Way Justice The practice of being fair and consistent. Giving reward and punishment according to the merits of the case in question. The ability to administer a system of rewards and punishments impartially and consistently. FIRM. BUT FAIR. Judgment The ability to think calmly and clearly. The ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decision. Avoid making rash decisions. LEARNING FROM MISTAKES. LEADING THROUGH THEM. Dependability The ability to consistently put forth your best effort. The certainty of proper performance of duty. Trusted to complete a job COUNTED ON ALWAYS. Integrity The ability to be honest and truthful in what you say and do. The uprightness and soundness of moral principles. The quality of truthfulness and honesty. Standing up for what you believe is right. THE CORNERSTONE OF CHARACTER Decisiveness The ability to make good decisions without delay. Decisions are made by getting all facts and weighing them against each other, then acting calmly and quickly. THE WORST DECISION IS INDECISION Tact The ability to deal with others with respect. The ability to act in a way that maintains good relations and avoids problems. You are polite, calm and firm in approach. LEADERSHIP THAT CAN ADAPT, IMPROVISE AND OVERCOME Henry Perezalonso, CPRE

Leadership the Marine Corps Way Initiative Taking action in the absence of orders. The ability to be resourceful to get something done without normal materials or methods being available to you. Staying aware of what needs to be done and doing them without being told. Meeting new and unexpected situations with prompt action. EVERY MARINE IS A LEADER Endurance The ability to continue through tough times. The mental and physical stamina measured by one s ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship. THE PROOF OF ONE S COMMITMENT Bearing How you conduct and carry yourself The creating of a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times. ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE. Unselfishness The ability to be considerate of others Avoidance of providing for one's own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others. TEAM BEFORE SELF Courage The ability to conquer fears to control actions The mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a man to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness. PUSHING THROUGH THE FEAR Henry Perezalonso, CPRE

Leadership the Marine Corps Way Knowledge The understanding of a science or an art. The range of one's information which has been acquired and understood. Should be broad and assists in keeping you current. KNOW MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY Loyalty Devotion to country, Corps and to those you serve with. The quality of faithfulness to country, Corps, and to your seniors and subordinates. Semper Fidelis. AN UNENDING COMMITMENT Enthusiasm The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty. The ability to be enthusiastic, optimistic, cheerful and willing to accept the challenge of the Marine Corps. The understanding and belief in mission. MOTIVATION IS CONTAGIOUS 11 Leadership Principles Adopting these principles will guide your actions with your Marines and your unit, and provide direction throughout your career. The skills you learn now will stay with you long after you've finished training. The principles are also an important tool for self evaluation. As you progress, you can use them to identify your own strengths and weaknesses, and seek self improvement. Time tested and proven guidelines of leadership. They are rules of leadership that, if used and followed, will help you to become a successful leader. Henry Perezalonso, CPRE

Leadership the Marine Corps Way Be technically and tactically proficient Maintain a high level of competence in your Military Occupational Specialty. Your proficiency will earn the respect of your Marines. Know yourself and seek self improvement Use the leadership traits to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses. An accurate and clear understanding of yourself and a comprehension of group behavior will help you determine the best way to deal with any given situation. Know your Marines and look out for their welfare You should know your Marines and how they react to different situations. This knowledge can save lives. Knowledge of your Marines' personalities will enable you, as the leader, to decide how best to employ each Marine. Keep your Marines informed Informed Marines perform better and, if knowledgeable of the situation, can carry on without your personal supervision. Providing information can inspire initiative. Set the example Set the standards for your Marines by personal example. The Marines in your unit all watch your appearance, attitude, physical fitness and personal example. If your personal standards are high, then you can rightfully demand the same of your Marines. Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished Before you can expect your Marines to perform, they need to know what is expected from them. Communicate your instructions in a clear, concise manner, and allow your Marines a chance to ask questions. Check progress periodically to confirm the assigned task is properly accomplished. Henry Perezalonso, CPRE

Leadership the Marine Corps Way Train your Marines as a team Train your Marines with a purpose and emphasize the essential elements of teamwork and realism. Teach your unit to train, play and operate as a team. Be sure that all Marines know their positions and responsibilities within the team framework. Make sound and timely decisions Rapidly estimate a situation and make a sound decision based on that estimation. There's no room for reluctance to make a decision, revise it. Marines respect the leader who corrects mistakes immediately. Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates Show your Marines you are interested in their welfare by giving them the opportunity for professional development. Assigning tasks and delegating authority promotes mutual confidence and respect between the leader and the team. Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities Successful completion of a task depends upon how well you know your unit's capabilities. Seek out challenging tasks for your unit, but be sure your unit is prepared for and has the ability to successfully complete the mission. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions Actively seek out challenging assignments for your professional development. Seeking responsibilities also means that you take the responsibility for your actions. You are responsible for all your unit does or fails to do. Stick by your convictions and be willing to accept justified and constructive criticism. The minute you think that you ve got everything it takes to lead Marines, that s when you ve stopped learning and stopped trying to be a better Marine. That s when you ve quit on your men. Major T.A. Gibson Henry Perezalonso, CPRE

Leadership the Marine Corps Way 14 Leadership Traits Rate Yourself (Lowest to Highest) 11 Leadership Principles Rate Yourself (Lowest to Highest) Justice 1 2 3 4 5 Judgment 1 2 3 4 5 Dependability 1 2 3 4 5 Integrity 1 2 3 4 5 Decisiveness 1 2 3 4 5 Tact 1 2 3 4 5 Initiative 1 2 3 4 5 Endurance 1 2 3 4 5 Bearing 1 2 3 4 5 Unselfishness 1 2 3 4 5 Courage 1 2 3 4 5 Knowledge 1 2 3 4 5 Be technically and tactically proficient 1 2 3 4 5 Know yourself and seek self improvement 1 2 3 4 5 Know your Marines and look out for their welfare 1 2 3 4 5 Keep your Marines informed 1 2 3 4 5 Set the example 1 2 3 4 5 Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished 1 2 3 4 5 Train your Marines as a team 1 2 3 4 5 Make sound and timely decisions 1 2 3 4 5 Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinates 1 2 3 4 5 Loyalty 1 2 3 4 5 Enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5 Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Henry Perezalonso, CPRE