Apply the fundamental principles of leadership.

Application should include

• developing communication skills
  • using clear, concise, and unambiguous language
  • listening and receiving feedback
  • paying attention to nonverbal cues
  • avoiding communication pitfalls
• engaging with and motivating a diverse team
• cultivating trust within one’s team.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are key skills a leader must possess?
• What are elements of good communication?
• What are the guiding principles developed by Admiral Charles Larson for the Naval Academy?
• How do leaders enhance or degrade the communications environment in a team?
• What are the five criteria for being an effective listener?