Leadership Traits and Principles
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Leadership Traits and Principles
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Leadership Traits
Leadership Principles
LEADERSHIP TRAITS“JJ DID TIE BUCKLE”
J: JUSTICEJ: JUDGMENT
D: DEPENDABILTYI: INTEGRITYD: DECISIVENESS
T: TACTI: INITIATIVEE: ENTHUSIASM
B: BEARINGU: UNSELFISHNESSC: COURAGEK: KNOWLEDGEL: LOYALTYE: ENDURANCE
JUDGEMENT
The ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on
which to base a sound decision
JUSTICE
Giving reward and punishment
according to the merits of the case in question. The ability
to administer a system of rewards and punishment
impartially.
DECISIVENESS
The ability to make decisions promptly
and to announce them in a clear forceful
manner.
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INITIATIVE
Taking action in the absence oforders.
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DEPENDABILITYThe certainty of proper performance
of duty.
TACT
The ability to deal with others with respect.
INTEGRITY
The uprightness and soundness of moral principles. The quality
of truthfulness and honesty.
ENDURANCE
The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship.
BEARING
Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times.
UNSELFISHNESS
The avoidance of providing for one's own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of
others.
Courage
Courage is a mental quality That recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a marine to
proceed in the face of it with Calmness and fairness.
KNOWLEDGE
The understanding of a science or an art. The range of one's information.
LOYALTY
The quality of faithfulness to Country, Corps, and to your
seniors and subordinates.
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ENTHUSIASM
The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.
LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
Analyze yourself objectively
Have a definite goal and work to attain it
Capitalize on strengths and strive to overcome weaknesses
Know Yourself and Seek Self Improvement
Be Tactically and Technically Proficient
A leader must be able to technical and tactical aspects of job without
thinking, so that the leader can focus on LEADING
Seek a well rounded military education
Seek opportunities to practice skills
Keep abreast of current developments in the military community
The first thing, a man should know his
business. He should know his weapons, he
should know the tactics for those weapons...
-General Erskine
Seek Responsibility and Take Responsibility for Your
Actions Definition of Responsibility: A duty or obligation for which you are
answerable Have the courage of your
convictions Accept just criticism and admit
mistakes
Make Sound and Timely Decisions
Develop a logical and orderly thought process
When time and the situation permit, plan for every possible event
that can be foreseen
Announce decisions in time to permit subordinates to make necessary plans
Set the Example "DUCTUS EXEMPLO"
Maintain your bearing
Maintain your optimistic outlook
Master your emotions
Share danger and hardship with your men and women
"Be an example to your men, both in your duty and in private life. Never spare
yourself, and let the troops see that you don't, in your endurance and privation.
Always be tactful and well mannered and teach your subordinates to be the same.
Avoid excessive sharpness or hardness of voice, which usually indicates the man who
has shortcomings of his own to hide."
- Erwin Rommel: Remarks to the graduating class, Weiner Neustat Military School, 1938
Know Your Marines and Look Out for Their Welfare
Concern yourself with the living conditions of your Marines
Encourage individual development and self-improvement
Ensure that channels of communication are kept open
Inspect your Marines, their equipment, their work spaces, and their quarters
Keep Your Marines Informed
When possible, explain why tasks must be performed
Stop rumors: Spread the truth
Keep your unit informed about current events which
effect them
Develop a Sense of Responsibility in Your Subordinates
Operate through the chain of command- Don't Micro-manage
Tell your subordinates what to do, not how to do it- Use Commander's Intent
Let your Marines know that you will accept honest mistakes without
recrimination
Assign personnel to positions in accordance with demonstrated or potential ability
Ensure the Task is Understood, Supervised, and Accomplished
Encourage subordinates to seek immediate clarification
of orders that they do not understand
Question your Marines to determine if there is a misunderstanding
Periodically inspect their progress
Exercise care and thought in supervision
Train Your Marines as a Team Ensure training is meaningful and its
purpose is clear to all members of the unit
Ensure that each subordinate leader knows and understands the
role of the unit
Explain to each Marine his or her importance to the unit's
mission
Employ Your Unit in Accordance With Its Capabilities
Ensure that tasks assigned are reasonable
Assign tasks equitably among elements of your unit
Use the full capability of your unit before requesting support
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