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for a Traditional Leather Approach
INDIVIDUAL SKILLS TRACK - Session VI
LLCX NYC 2006
(Leather Leadership Conference 10)
Presented by: Bo Mulder
OCLA Program Coordinator
1. Presentation Topic Origins
2. Presenters background
3. Presentation references & H/Os
4. Presentation format
Presentation duration and Q&A time
Links of Military Leadership for over 30
Centuries
Leather origins from men experienced in
WWII
and Korean War military structure
and
leadership
Adopted military structure and principles
of
interaction by early motorcycle
groups/clubs
Over time Leadership training
modified to suit the needs of the times
Based on the chain of collective
experience,
transmitted from one generation of
leadership to the next.
based on military format
Leaders are linked by chain of
Leadership.
Chain is made up of collective
experience, transmitted from one
leader
to next by the study, and
appreciation of Leather history and
through
mentorship.
There is no formula that shows
which
traits are more important or
how
they should be applied,
but the following have been
identified by the military to increase
effectiveness in difficult situations.
1. Integrity
Speak the Truth
State the Facts
Walk your Talk
Keep your Word
Sincerity, honesty, and candor
2. Knowledge
Know your position, duties and
responsibilities.
Admit lack of knowledge or
knowledge limitations, dont bluff.
Know where to find the answers
and/or
facts
3. Courage
Physical vs Moral
Recognize fear, control it, make it work
for
you.
Focus on cause and purpose
Put into positive action
Take responsibility
4. Decisiveness
Get all the facts, all of them.
Weigh the facts
Make your mind up
Say what you mean, and mean what
you
say.
5. Dependability
Get the job done. Regardless of
obstacles
Make no excuses
Be on time
Stay till the job is done
6. Initiative
Think ahead and stay alert
Dont wait to be told if you identify
the
need to act
Be pro-active instead of re-active
7. Tact
The right thing at the right time
Respect and courtesy
Be fair, firm and friendly
The Golden Rule treat others as
you
want to be treated yourself
8. Justice
Be fair and equal to all
Keep emotions out of decisions
Overcome personal prejudice
Set your standards high and help
people
to meet them
9. Enthusiasm
Increased knowledge creates
enthusiasm.
Show it
It is contagious
10. Bearing
Pride in Leathers
Conduct yourself to reflect this
Pride
and Honor in Leather
Approachable Dignity
11. Endurance
Keep yourself physically and
mentally fit
Have plenty of rest
Learn to stand punishment. Train to
endure
misery
12. Unselfishness
Be ready to do which you ask
others
to do. Share hardships.
Be the last to benefit.
Give credit where credit is due.
Recognize hard work and ideas of
others.
13. Loyalty
2-way street. Up and Down Chain of
command.
Traditional Leather credo of Trust,
Honor
and Respect
14. Judgment
Maturity and Wisdom
Acquired from Links in the Chain of
Leadership
Ask and youll receive. Seek and youll
find.
15*. Maturity
Sense of responsibility
Decisions based on reason and
moral
principle
Emotions are subordinate to reason
16*. Will
Perseverance to accomplish goal,
regardless of seemingly
insurmountable obstacles
17*. Self-Discipline
Forcing self to do your duty
Linked to dependability
18*. Flexibility
Capability to make timely and
appropriate changes in thinking,
plans,
or methods when such are
better
way.
19*. Confidence
Assurance that you will be
successful.
Shows in your bearing, look in your
eyes,
tone of voice and enthusiasm,
what
you say and what you do.
20*.
Coolness under stress
Confident calmness in looks and
behavior
Self control of fears and adrenaline
21*. Self-improvement
By reading, studying, seeking
challenges.
Strengthen beliefs, values, ethics,
character, knowledge and skills.
22*. Assertiveness
Taking charge when necessary
Make your ideas known
Help identify the problem and get
others
to help solve it.
23*.
Empathy or Compassion
Being sensitive to the feelings,
values,
interests, and well-being of
others
24*. A Sense of Humor
Not taking yourself too seriously
Contribute to laughter and morale of those
around
you
Eases tension; combats fear and depression
Enhances communication, trust and respect.
25*. Creativity
Thinking outside the box
Thinking of the better mouse trap
New approaches to traditional
methods
26*. Humility
Admitting weaknesses or
imperfections in self.
Acknowledging mistakes and
acting
to correct them
Based on character traits required in
a
Leader
Follows common sense, which is not
so
common
1.
Take responsibility for your actions
and
by those under your direction
Leader
alone is responsible
Traits:
Judgment, initiative,
dependability,
loyalty
2. Know
yourself and seek selfimprovement.
Periodic honest self-evaluation
Seek mentorship in areas of weakness
3. Set
the example.
Demonstrate your standards
Walk your talk
Teach by showing
4. Develop
new leadership
Mentor by delegation
Identify duties and responsibilities
Clear instructions, follow up and empower
Increase responsibilities and initiative
Maintain control and chain of command
5. Provide
clear understanding
Ass-U-Me nothing
Supervise
Completion with excellence
6. Identify
talents, strengths and
Leadership limitations
Utilize passions and enthusiasm
Mentor in weaknesses
7. Keep
everyone informed.
Information with discretion
Squelch rumors
Give the straight information
Keep it clear and simple (KISS)
8. Set
Attainable Goals and Duties
Provide for success of
assigned/delegated responsibilities
9. Make
sound and timely decisions
Be pro-active to possible problems
Be willing to adapt to mistakes in
decision
10. Know
your Job.
Clearly identify Groups purpose and
mission statement
Know your role and responsibility in
this
mission
11. Teamwork
Keep team focused on mission
Assign and coordinate duties
Develop Esprit de Corps
Contact information:
Bo@OCLA.org
12752 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite 101
Garden Grove, Ca. 92843
Orange Coast
Leather Assembly