Setting the Example
The most persuasive Leadership skill is the personal example of the leader. A good leader sets a positive example in these ways:
- Following instructions.
- Trying hard.
- The leader must work as hard as--if not harder than--any member of the group.
- Showing initiative.
- A good leader must do what has to be done without waiting to be told or forced to act.
- Acting with maturity.
- An effective leader shows good judgment.
- Knowing the job.
- Generally, a leader should have a mastery of the skills to be used.
- If not, the leader must apply the resources of the group toward achieving the task.
- Keeping a positive attitude.
- A positive attitude is very important.
- Enthusiasm is contagious.
Role models are an important method in Boy Scouting.
- Boys often will copy the actions and behaviors of leaders they like and admire.
- Boys will literally walk, talk, and act as the example set by the leaders of the troop.
