The document outlines 10 corporate leadership principles based on the teachings of St. John Baptist de La Salle, emphasizing the importance of vision, decisiveness, inspiration, compassion, innovation, focus, empowerment, self-management, communication, and consultation. De La Salle's leadership exemplifies how personal integrity and commitment to a mission can foster collaboration and drive organizational success. The principles advocate for a leader's active role in guiding and empowering subordinates while maintaining ethical standards and effective communication.

1. 10 CORPORATE
LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
OF
ST. JOHN BAPTIST
DE LA SALLE
S L I D E S C R E AT E D BY A N D Y O R E TA
R E F E R E N C E : D E L A S A L L E , C E O BY N A P O L E O N G . A L M O N T E

2. 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.
Slides by Andy Oreta.
Based on "De La SalLe, CEO" by Napoleon G. Almonte

3. • 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 on 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!
Slides by Andy Oreta.
Based on "De La SalLe, CEO" by Napoleon G. Almonte

4. • 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 with
his competency (he has a Masters’s and PhD
degree), credibility (he was a hands-on priest
and administrator and integrity (he comes
from a rich family but he lived a frugal life).
Slides by Andy Oreta.
Based on "De La SalLe, CEO" by Napoleon G. Almonte

5. • 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 inheritance
in favor of the poor and his mission. He did
this so he could be of the same level as his
members.
Slides by Andy Oreta.
Based on "De La SalLe, CEO" by Napoleon G. Almonte

6. • An 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 training
and forming of lay teachers, developed new
curricula and introduced the class method
(during his time tutorials were done for the rich).
Slides by Andy Oreta.
Based on "De La SalLe, CEO" by Napoleon G. Almonte

7. • 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!
Slides by Andy Oreta.
Based on "De La SalLe, CEO" by Napoleon G. Almonte

8. • 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 faith
and trust in the competence of his people.
Slides by Andy Oreta.
Based on "De La SalLe, CEO" by Napoleon G. Almonte

9. • 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 his power or demanded
to be treated as nobility. He has no excesses!
Slides by Andy Oreta.
Based on "De La SalLe, CEO" by Napoleon G. Almonte

10. • 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.’
Slides by Andy Oreta.
Based on "De La SalLe, CEO" by Napoleon G. Almonte

11. • 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.
Slides by Andy Oreta.
Based on "De La SalLe, CEO" by Napoleon G. Almonte

12. LASALLIAN PRAYER:
“I WILL CONTINUE O MY GOD
TO DO ALL MY ACTIONS
FOR THE LOVE OF YOU.”
“LIVE JESUS IN OUR HEARTS.
FOREVER.”