History shows us that graduates of West Point have become some of our nation's greatest leadersàboth on the battlefield and in the boardroom. Thus it follows that all organizations can learn something from West Point regarding not simply what is taught but how it's taught. In fact, by learning and applying West Point's fundamental leadership principles, we can find ourselves in the midst of greatness every day - simply by going to work.
We are also taken to West Point itself where we see firsthand how, from their first day to their last, cadets at the Academy learn and apply the following leadership principles:
Ethics form the true basis of leadership.
A leader's communication is critical to the success of those s/he leads.
Teamwork is the transformative key to a group's effectiveness.
A great leader knows how to delegate tasks and responsibility downward.
A great leader must be able to plan, and be willing to abandon that plan if changing circumstances demand it.
Failure can teach powerful lessons
