Leadership Traits
 

Integrity

Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principal, absolute truthfulness and honesty.

Knowledge

Acquired information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your men.

Courage

A mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism but enables a man to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness.

Decisiveness

Ability to reach decisions promptly and to announce them in a clean, forceful manner.

Dependability

The certainty of the proper performance of duty.

Initiative

Seeing what has to be done and commencing a course of action, even in the absence of orders.

Tact

The ability to deal with others without creating offense.

Justice

The quality of being impartial and consistent in exercising command.

Enthusiasm

The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.

Bearing

Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times.

Endurance

The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to stand pain, fatigue, distress and hardship.

Unselfishness

Avoidance of providing for ones comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.

Loyalty

Faithfulness to Country, Corps and unit, and to your seniors and subordinates.

Judgment

The quality of weighing facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.