Issue 109 Issue 109 November - December 2016 November - December 2016
From the Courtyard
From the Courtyard SAC Scouts Newsletter In this issue Feature...
BUISNESS LEADERS NEED SCOUTS’ QUALITIES
- Buisness leaders need scouts’ qualities.
Every week, one can find many kids and youths attending their local Scout group meeting, learning the values and skills every good citizen should know. With former Scouts nearly everywhere in today’s business world, it’s no wonder that the Scout Law’s main pillars are incorporated into the way they practice business.
GSL’S Note...
Since its inception, the Scout Movement has been identified with leadership, and it has been put to
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the test on countless occasions throughout history during instances of crises or triumph.
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However, there are leadership lessons of Scouting which many can overlook, and yet learn from, from a business perspective. For sake of clarity and editorial space, I have tried to sum them up below. The groups Baden-Powell founded have lasted over a century and continue to stand as institutions in their respective countries and communities. Any company would love to have that sort of record. Anyone can write a book about business success. But the legacy that Baden-Powell has left on the world speaks for itself; when BP talks on leadership, anyone serious about improving their own business ethic better listen.
Ventures..
Scouts tackle crises by putting the needs of others before their own. They apply acquired skills and
- Learning Commitment - If at first you don’t succeed...
gained knowledge in a disciplined and organized manner. This is what true leadership looks like.
Rovers..
two sticks together and make a fire. But when you rub two sticks together and make a fire side by side
- Speedy Getaway, - Facelift of the Century - With my Hand on my Heart
When businessmen discuss leadership, they use buzzwords like vision, passion, charisma, and other
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It's not unusual to see the leaders of communities come out of Scouting. Scouting builds people who are equipped to make ethical and good choices. The Movement’s goals is not to teach someone to rub with an adult of good character, you're going to learn about who you are and go on to lead men.
personality traits which may determine how far up the ladder one may go as an individual. Traditionally, Scouts use these 12 words: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. And these are basically points in the Scout Law which, simply put, mean that if you don't have integrity, you're not a good leader no matter how charismatic.