Leadership
Traits
Remember: JJ
DID TIE
BUCKLE
1. Judgement
-
Consider the consequences before you act;
weigh
all the
facts before you decide.
2. Justice - Consistent rewards, praise or
reprimands;
never play favorites, never judge based
on
race,
sex, age or anything else; judge by their
actions.
3. Decisiveness -
Say what
you mean, mean what you say;
study the choices and
choose
one that will
accomplish the job with the least
amount
of
problems.
4. Integrity
- Always tell the truth; do the right thing
even
when no one is looking.
5. Dependability - Get the job done,
regardless; be on time;
never make excuses;
personal
sacrifices may be
necessary for the good of your
troops.
6. Tact - Do and
say the
right thing; genuine concern
for all; convey your
thoughts
and ideas to get
agreement and full participation.
7. Initiative -
Think
ahead, plan and take action if you know
it needs to
be
done.
8. Endurance
-
Performing your duty for long periods of time
and
still
completing the mission; don�t give up;
stay
mentally,
emotionally, physically and
spiritually fit.
9.
Bearing - How you carry
yourself;
control your emotions;
maintain calm in dangerous
situations; how you
look and the way you wear your
cloths/uniform.
10. Unselfishness
- Ensure the needs (food,
clothing, shelter and
safety) of those under your
care are
met before
your own needs; share the spotlight.
11.
Courage - Act calmly in
stressful
or dangerous
situations; take control of your
emotions,
�when
the going gets tough, the tough get going�;
stand
up for what�s right; accept responsibility
for your
actions.
12. Knowledge
-
Know your job, equipment, your troops
and their
limits.
13. Loyalty
- Be
true to your troops, unit, family, friends,
and
yourself;
back the decisions of those in charge;
never
badmouth
anyone; maintain confidences.
14. Enthusiasm - Zest and drive; energy and
passion; approach
everything you do with great
vigor.
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