Developing Leading Marines

Developing Leading Marines We obtain our values through the influence of our ________, ________, and ________ with earlier experiences having more of an effect than later experiences. Parents, teachers, and peers Attitudes are not as deeply held as values. True CATEGORIES Values are organized into the following five categories: •Political values •Social values •Personal values •Economic values •Religious values CHARACTER Our character is defined by "...the commitment to an admirable set of values, and the courage to manifest those values in one's life, no matter the cost in terms of personal success or popularity." (Sorely, 1989) VALUES AND LEADERSHIP If a Marine is left without any guidance or supervision, then personal values will determine what that Marine will or will not do. Leaders must provide guidance and supervision to inspire and reinforce organizational values to have an effect on the behavior of our Marines. IDENTIFYING WITH PEERS VICE UNIT When there is a breakdown in vertical cohesion within the parent command, Marines only identify with their peers and not with their unit. Marines in a group or section are only loyal to those Marines within the immediate group.