Traits 1
Giving reward and punishment according to the merits of the case in question.The ability to administer a system of rewards and punishments impartially and consistently.
What is Justice?
The ability to deal with others without creating hostility.
What is Tact?
A mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a person to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness.
What is Courage?
Evaluate yourself by using the leadership traits and determine your strengths and weaknesses.
What is Know yourself and seek self-improvement?
Leaders must give clear, concise communication that cannot be misunderstood, and then by close supervision, ensure that tasks are properly performed. Before you can expect a team to perform, the team must know what is expected of them. The most important part of this principle is the accomplishment of the mission.
What is Ensure that the task Is understood, supervised, and accomplished?
The ability to weigh facts and possible courses of action in order to make sound decisions.
What is Judgement?
Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles. The quality of truthfulness and honesty.
What is Integrity?
Understanding of a science or an art. The range of one's information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your peers.
What is Knowledge?
A person who knows their job thoroughly and possesses a wide field of knowledge. Before you can lead, you must be able to do the job. Tactical and technical competence can be learned from books and from on the job training.
What is Be technically and tactically proficient?
Teamwork is the key to successful operations. Teamwork is essential from the smallest group to the largest group As a leader, you must insist on teamwork from your team. Train, play and operate as a team. Be sure that each member knows his/her position and responsibilities within the team framework.
What is Train your group/organization/unit as a team?
Ability to make decisions promptly and to communicate them in a clear, confident manner.
What is Decisiveness?
The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty and tasks.
What is Enthusiasm?
The quality of faithfulness to country, community, team, and to one's seniors, subordinates, and peers.
What is Loyalty?
This is one of the most important of the leadership principles. A leader must make a conscientious effort to observe their team and peers and how they react to different situations. A leader who is nervous and lacks self-confidence should never be put in a situation where an important decision must be made. This knowledge will enable you as the leader to determine when close supervision is required.
What is Know your team and look out for their welfare?
A leader must be able to rapidly estimate a situation and make a sound decision based on that estimation (by assessing the situation, seeking out relevant information, weigh options, make judgments) and initiate action as required to create a positive outcome within inevitable time constraints. Hesitation or a reluctance to make a decision leads team members to lose confidence in your abilities as a leader. Loss of confidence in turn creates confusion and hesitation within the team.
What is Make sound and timely decisions?
Taking action in the absence of orders.
What is Initiative?
Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times.
What is Bearing?
The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain,fatigue, stress, and hardship
What is Endurance?
To promote efficiency and morale, a leader should inform the members in his/her team of all happenings and give reasons why things are to be done. Informing your team of the situation makes them feel that they are a part of the team and not just a cog in a wheel. The key to giving out information is to be sure that the team members have enough information to do their job intelligently and to inspire their initiative, enthusiasm, loyalty, and convictions.
What is Keep your team informed?
Give them the opportunity for personal development and growth. Assigning tasks and delegating authority promotes mutual confidence and respect between leader and team. When you properly delegate authority, you demonstrate faith in your team and increase authority, and increase their desire for greater responsibilities.
What is Develop a sense (Culture) of responsibility in the team members (subordinates) you lead?
The certainty of proper performance of a duty and/or task.
What is Dependability?
Avoidance of providing for one's own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.
What is Unselfishness?
A leader who shows professional competence, courage and integrity sets high personal standards for their personal self before she/he can rightfully demand it from others. Your appearance, attitude, physical fitness and personal example are all on display daily for all to see. Remember, your team and peers reflect your image!
What is Set the example?
A leader must have a thorough knowledge of the tactical and technical capabilities of their team. Successful completion of a task depends upon how well you know your team’s capabilities. If the task assigned is one that your team has not been trained to do, failure is very likely to occur. Failures lower your team’s morale and self-esteem. Seek out challenging tasks for your team, but be sure that your team is prepared for and has the ability to successfully complete the mission.
What is Employ your team within its capabilities?