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ADM Papp’s Guiding Principles and Servant Leadership USCG Leadership Competency:

Leading Others: Taking Care of People

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe ADM Papp’s Four Guiding Principles • Discuss how to apply ADM Papp’s thoughts on servant leadership to the flotilla/division

This is the second of six videos presenting ADM Papp’s view of servant leadership and how he applies the approach to his daily leadership of the Coast Guard.

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Pre-video Discussion

1. Why is it important to know ADM Papp’s Four Guiding Principles? 2. What are some Guiding Principles for your flotilla/division?

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Coast Guard's Definition of Leadership

“You influencing or inspiring others to achieve a goal”

Let’s watch the video !

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Video Discussion

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Why does ADM Papp feel that the numbers of the Four Guiding Principals are not needed? What was the most urgent principle? What was the most important principal? Why do you think that there is this distinction as should not the most urgent be the most important? ADM Papp went back to the letter from Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton to the Revenue Cutter Service. What is the symbolism in this reference?

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Lesson Summary

 ADM Papp’s Four Guiding Principles are:  Steady the Service  Honor our Profession  Strengthen our Partnerships  Respect our Shipmates  Respect our Shipmates is found in all of the principles and is essential to engender the faith and trust of our members.

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