CIVIL AIR PATROL CADET PROGRAMS

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

Leaders are not born, they are made

Objectives

Understand why CAP has set leadership goals for cadets

Understand how you can use the “Leadership Expectations” chart to develop your own potential

Understand how we will use feedback sessions to help you grow as a leader

The goals are progressive

They guide us in deciding whether you’re ready to be promoted

How can you use this chart?

The Leadership Expectations Chart

The goals are progressive and help us decide if you’re ready for new challenges or if you need more time to grow.

Example: “Sense of Responsibility”

Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV

Follow directions

Enforce standards

Take a project from start to finish

Lead large projects with little supervision

As you advance, you’ll earn greater challenges

The Leadership Expectations Chart

Feedback: Breakfast of Champions

Who: Each cadet will be reviewed by a senior or cadet officer

What: Feedback is simply a discussion about how you’re doing as a leader

When: At least once per phase

Where: Private setting

How: By comparing your performance with the Leadership Expectations

Why: To help you grow as a leader

How should you prepare for feedback?

Core Principles

Positive: We’re here to help you succeed as a leader

Constructive: We’ll offer advice on what you’re doing well and what you can improve upon

Specific: We’ll give you practical tips on how to improve your leadership skills

Closing Thought

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”

PRESIDENT KENNEDY