I'm sure each of you know that the camp is to further develop and realize your potential in Leadership.
In last year's camp, I mentioned that being a Leader means
- able to decide which is best and NOT which is the easy way out,
- able to motivate yourself first before motivating others,
- able to stay alert so as to ensure everyone's welfare and safety.
This year, I will like to add some more but very crucial points to the list.
Being a Leader means
- being an Effective Leader. (Anyone can be a lousy leader)
- able to command people to do things by respect and NOT by threats
- able to tolerate others' weaknesses and NOT use their weaknesses against them,
- able to see and develop potentials in others and not be jealous of them,
- able to be proud and NOT haughty. (Basically means don't show off)
- able to empower (give power to) others and NOT yourself.
Most importantly, reading this list is easy but can you do them when you're a leader?
To date, many people have unfortunately failed to achieve point no. 6 which is also the most crucial.
But I have too seen a few cadets who emerged as effective Leaders. Hope that all of you will too.
A/Asp Chang Jee Yen
