Leadership Discussion

RDML S.M. Harris, US NavyDirector, Navy Irregular Warfare Office

Discussion

• Expectations

• Five E’s

• Starting right

• Take aways

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Self-improvement

Technical proficiency

Tactical proficiency

Responsibility

Decision making

Example

Unselfish

Well informed

Sense of humor

BEARING

COURAGE

DECISIVENESS

DEPENDABILITYDEPENDABILITY

ENDURANCE

UNSELFISHNESS

TACT ENTHUSIASM

INTEGRITY

KNOWLEDGE

JUSTICE

JUDGEMENT

LOYALTYLOYALTY

What are your expectations?What are the expectations of others?

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Expectations…In your Division• What are the things that impress YOU most about the Chief / LPO?

– Motivated and motivator– Technical expert– Trainer, mentor, and lead by example– Loyalty – to the division, ship, the Navy– Courage– Respectful…military bearing– Gets results– Team builder

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Expectations…In your Division• What are the things that impress

you most about your Chief / LPO?– Motivated and motivator– Technical expert– Trainer, mentor, and lead by

example– Loyalty – to the division, ship,

the Navy– Courage– Respectful…military bearing– Gets results– Team builder

• What are the things that impress the Chief/LPO most about you?– Self Starter, energetic– Patient– Caring– Not a know-it-all…Good (active) listener– Thorough– Eager to learn– Ability to balance personal and professional

workload– Presence– Role Model

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Expectations…CO, XO and Department Head

• What are the things that impress YOU most about the command?– Clear guidance– Consistent standards– Open communications– Professional working environment– Cleanliness– Squared away

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Expectations…CO, XO and Department Head

• What are the things that impress YOU most about the command?– Clear guidance– Consistent standards– Open communications– Professional working environment– Cleanliness– Squared away

• What are the things that impress the command most about you?– Self Starter, energetic– Patient– Caring– Not a know-it-all…Good (active) listener– Thorough– Eager to learn– Ability to balance personal and

professional workload– Presence– Role Model

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People up and down the chain of command have similar expectations

What are the qualities of a good naval officer?

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Five E’sEnergy….

Energize…

Edge…

Execute…

Ethics…

Personal stamina/CharacterAbility to handle stress of operational environment

Genuine and Enthusiastic Belief in PeopleAbility to Positively Influence Others

Intellectual Honesty/Facing RealityAbility to Make the Tough Call

Do What You Say You Are Going To DoAbility to Meet Commitments

Honesty/Integrity/Conviction To Do the RIGHT THINGAbility to Emulate Core Values & Communicate Standards

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How do you make the BEST first good impression?

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Starting RightTen Ways To Make A Good First Impression

1. Appear Neat and Dress Appropriately.

2. Maintain Good Eye Contact.

3. Shake Their Hand at The Beginning and When Parting.

4. SMILE! :-)

5. Listen More Than You Talk.

6. Relax and Be Yourself.

7. Ask Others About Their Business and Personal Life.

8. Don't Name Drop or Brag.

9. Don't Eat or Drink Too Much.

10. Part With a Smile, a Handshake and a sincere Comment or Compliment.

Take Aways

Over the Horizon Communications…How do you look from beyond visual range?

First Impressions…Make your mark early

Briefs and other communications …Sweet and Simple

Professional growth…Breadth and Depth

Theology vs Science…Be clear on the difference

Service Reputation…Watch your life and your doctrine