293. MacArthur’s Leadership Principles

MacArthur’s Leadership Principles Do I heckle my subordinates or strengthen and encourage them?  Do I use moral courage in getting rid of subordinates who have proven themselves beyond doubt to be unfit?  Have I done all in my power by encouragement, incentive and spur to salvage the weak and erring?  Do I know by NAME and CHARACTER a maximum number of subordinates for whom I am responsible? Do I know them intimately?  Am I thoroughly familiar with the technique, necessities, objectives and administration of my job?  Do I lose my temper at individuals?  Do I act in such a way as to make my subordinates WANT to follow me?  Do I delegate tasks that should be mine?  Do I arrogate everything to myself and delegate nothing?  Do I develop my subordinates by placing on each one as much responsibility as he can stand?  Am I interested in the personal welfare of each of my subordinates, as if he were a member of my family?  Have I the calmness of voice and manner to inspire confidence, or am I inclined to irascibility and excitability?  Am I a constant example to my subordinates in character, dress, deportment and courtesy?  Am I inclined to be nice to my superiors and mean to my subordinates?  Is my door open to my subordinates?  Do I think more of POSITION than JOB?  Do I correct a subordinate in the presence of others?