10 CORPORATE LEADERSHIP

PRINCIPLES OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST

DE LA SALLES L I D E S C R E AT E D BY A N DY O R E TA

R E F E R E N C E : D E L A S A L E , C E O BY N A P O L E O N G . A L M O N T E

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE #1:OFFER A VISION• Corporate vision is essential.

Without it, the organization has no direction, aim or purpose.

• Vision is not a product of whim. It comes from an awareness of necessity – a realization of mission no one or few have undertaken.

• Develop all means to attain the fulfillment of your vision!

De La Salle’s vision: • Reinvent the classroom, • Devise new curricula, • Train teachers and • Provide free (Christian) education.

• Seize the moment of truth. Timing is everything.

• Once you have made the decision, act swiftly!

• Set and stick to your plans. Do not waver.

• The pace and progress of your plan depends your decisiveness. Do it!

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE #2:SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY – DO IT!

De La Salle’s decisiveness led to the organization of educators and establishment of schools!

• Subordinates are inspired to perform well not only because of compensation.

• The character and personality of their leaders are vital factors to corporate performance.

• Competency: a leader is judged by what he knows. Credibility: a leader is judged by his performance. Integrity: a leader is judged by his values.

• You can only take your subordinates to the next level if they see that their leader is determined to go there himself.

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE #3:INSPIRE YOUR SUBBORDINATES

De La Salle inspired his people withhis competency (he has a Masters’s and PhDdegree), credibility (he was a hands-on priest and administrator and integrity (he comes from a rich family but he lived a frugal life.

• Follow and obey the company policies and rules. Do not set a standard which you yourself will not follow or can not reach. Do not say anything that you can not do.

• Subordinates obey and work more efficiently and effectively because their leader is showing the example.

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE #4:APPLY THE POWER OF COMPASSION

De La Salle did what was humanly unthinkable –he renounced his family wealth and inheritancein favor of the poor and his mission. He did this so he could be of the same level as his members.

• A innovative leader always says: “there’s a better way!”

• Leaders who can not innovate stagnate.

• When problems frequently recur this simply means wrong solutions are applied. Hence, other angles of the problem must be explored.

• Without innovation, opportunities for growth are loss!

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE #5:INNOVATE!

De La Salle changed the educational system during his time: vernacular was used, free education was promoted, pioneered the trainingand forming of lay teachers, developed new curricula and introduced the class method (during his time tutorials were done for the rich).

• Focus detaches the leader from both victories and failures.

• When focus is practiced, work ethic and sound working habits are maintained by the organization amidst instability, controversies and intrigues.

• Do not waste your time in discouragement, self-pity and negative thoughts. Think and plan clearly and resolve to fulfill your actin plan.

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE #6:USE FOCUS VS OPPOSITION

De La Salle was criticized for giving up his high church post, renouncing his wealth. He was renounced by his family and colleagues. His schools were ransacked and confiscated by the government. But De L a Salle was unperturbed and pursued his vision to the end!

• A corporate leader and manager empowers his subordinates. He delegates tasks and jobs and promotes continuing education to his subordinates so that they can develop their skills and acquire new ones.

• Empowerment enhances the individuality of the employees without sacrificing the corporate ideals and goals.

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE #7:MAKE YOURSELF DISPENSABLE

De La Salle was so detached from his position as the head of his organization. At one point he instructed his community that if a time came when his rules become obsolete, they were free to change or innovate. He managed with faity and trust in the competence of his people.

• Self-discipline is the key to self-management.

• A leader or manager who can not manage himself/herself is less effective in managing people. Managers with ‘unmanaged lives’ affect the morale of their subordinates. Manages who can not manage themselves have questionable integrity. It is hard to demand what you can not practice!

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE #8:MANAGE YOURSELF

De La Salle did not resent obeying rules, keeping himself in order, following schedules and putting everything in place. Although he had a opulent background, noble breeding and powerful influence, he did not abuse is power or demanded to be treated as nobility. He has no excesses!

• Communication is the nerve system of an organization.

• The “How, Why, What, Where and When” of an organization and its strategic plans must be clearly defined to the members.

• By giving information, the leader also receives information in the form of feedback and reaction.

• Communicate or depreciate!

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE #9:COMMUNICATE!

De La Salle had 3 means in which he communicated: verbally through dialogue, in writing though published handbooks and writings, and information sharing through his ‘roving leadership.’

• The leader who consults and encourages the organization to speak up enhances the spirit of the team. Seeking advise does not make you less of a leader. No one has a monopoly of ideas and information.

• Constructive consultation tests the maturity of the organization.

• Collaborative consultations broadens knowledge and increases understanding among the members.

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE #10:CONSULT!

De La Salle took the initiative to know the impression, opinion and perspective of competent persons like his spiritual director, rector and his members.

LASALLIAN PRAYER:“I WILL CONTINUE O MY GOD

TO DO ALL MY ACTIONSFOR THE LOVE OF YOU.”

“LIVE JESUS IN OUR HEARTS. FOREVER.”