Leadership Potential in the Coast Guard

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This paper discusses the importance of building leadership potential early in the careers of the United States Coast Guard members. The paper talks about the general importance of leadership qualities and how these attributes can be applied to coast guard members to improve the service that they provide. It suggests some places where individuals can learn leadership qualities before joining the United States Coast Guard.

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"Another History Today article extols the leadership of British Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, who led British ships into battle in the late 1700s, defeating, among other notable forces, Napoleon's fleet in the Battle of the Nile (1798). His leadership philosophy, according to historic records in his own words: "A commander gives his orders in a manner that ensures that his subordinates understand his intentions, their own missions, and the context of those missions" (Vincent, 2003). Moreover, Nelson went on, "Subordinates are told what effect they are to achieve and the reason why it needs to be achieved." That is good advice for today's leaders in the CG; explain the mission and why it is pivotal, don't just bellow out orders."

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