Leadership Traits and Principles

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PURPOSE / SCOPE

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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