Leadership Learned Through Expedition Behavior
Expedition Behavior (EB) encompasses actions that serve the health and function of a group or community when working together toward common goals. Expedition Behavior is the guiding principle and foundation behind what we do, how we teach, and who we are at NOLS. The principles of Expedition Behavior are practiced on every NOLS course.
Mission | Serve the mission and goals of the group.
Concern | Be as concerned for others as you are for yourself.
Dignity and Respect | Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Respect the people you encounter.
Support | Support leadership and growth in everyone.
Kindness | Be kind and open-hearted.
Organization | Do your share and stay organized.
Help | Help others but don’t routinely do their work.
Integrity | Model integrity by being honest and accountable.
Concise | Say yes and deliver, or say no clearly if you cannot or will not do something.
Constructive Resolution | Resolve conflict in a productive manner.
At NOLS we believe that Expedition Behavior, or simply “EB”, is critical to a team's success. Whether in a wilderness setting or in your daily life at work or home, EB means that group and personal goals are aligned and in support of each other. When we collaboratively work together, everyone succeeds.
Stories From The Blog
Astronaut Reid Wiseman on Expedition Behavior
Astronaut and U.S. Navy Commander Reid Wiseman wrote this missive about expedition behavior from low earth orbit to be read to the astronaut class of 2013 on their NOLS course.
The Leadership Project: Expedition Behavior
NOLS Instructor Molly Herber talks about the power and simplicity of the leadership skill expedition behavior as part of our series The Leadership Project
