The 14 Leadership Traits and 11 Principles, developed by Southeast Academy Military and Law Enforcement High School, are the foundation of this program. To help motivate Jr. Cadets, they will earn their Army Combat Uniform if they memorize all 14 traits. Leadership is one of the most important concepts Jr. Cadets will learn. WLP's traits are proven guidelines that will enhance their ability to be effective leaders. This program also focuses on soft skills for leadership development, for example: 
  • Effective communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability
  • Conflict resolution
  • Flexibility
  • Problem-solving
  • Research
  • Creativity
  • Work ethic
  • Integrity
The use of the leadership traits in the curriculum help Jr. Cadets increase their soft skills. "Soft skills are the personal attributes, personality traits, inherent social cues, and communication abilities needed for success on the job. Soft skills characterize how a person interacts in his or her relationships with others.
Unlike hard skills that are learned, soft skills are similar to emotions or insights that allow people to “read” others. These are much harder to learn, at least in a traditional classroom." (https://www.thebalancecareers.com)

The Fourteen Leadership Traits:
  1. BEARING: Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times.
  2. COURAGE: 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. 
  3. DECISIVENESS: The ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in a clear and forceful manner.
  4. DEPENDABILITY: The certainty of proper performance of duty.
  5. ENDURANCE: The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship.
  6. ENTHUSIASM: The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.
  7. INITIATIVE: Taking action in the absence of orders.
  8. INTEGRITY: Uprightness of character, soundness of moral principles, and the quality of truthfulness and honesty.
  9. JUDGEMENT : The ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.
  10. JUSTICE: Giving rewards and punishments according to the merits of the case in questions. The ability to administer a system of rewards and punishments, impartially and consistently.
  11. KNOWLEDGE: Understanding of a science or an art. The range of one's information including professional knowledge and an understanding of your cadets.
  12. LOYALTY: The quality of faithfulness to country, Waite Leadership and one's seniors, subordinates and peers.
  13. TACT: The ability to deal with others without creating an offense.
  14. UNSELFISHNESS: Avoidance of providing for one's comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.
 
The 11 Leadership Principles:
  • Be technically and tactically proficient.
  • Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
  • Know your cadets and look out for their welfare.
  • Keep your cadets informed.
  • Set the example.
  • Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished.
  • Train your cadets as a team.
  • Make sound and timely decisions.
  • Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
  • Employ your team in accordance with its capabilities.
  • Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
  • The program utilizes classroom and research-based positive behavior and emotional supports for achieving important social and learning outcomes 
 
-Characteristics needed from our students to participate in Leadership:
1.Positive Attitude – Learning to choose strategies for handling difficult circumstances; possessing a growth mindset.
2.Commitment – Setting goals; strengthening (building) work ethic; developing resiliency and perseverance.
3.Excellence – Learning to fail and learn from your mistakes; understanding good is the enemy of great.
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-How do we monitor/assess and how does this support learning?
§Performance -
§Task Completion
§Effort/Motivation
§Building positive relationships
§Skills - physical and mental development
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