Leadership Traits
Giving reward and punishment according to the merits of the case in question.
What is Justice?
The process of evaluating yourself by using the leadership traits and determine your strengths and weaknesses.
What is to "Know yourself and seek self-improvement?"
The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship.
What is Endurance?
Leaders must give clear, concise communication that cannot be misunderstood, and then by close supervision, ensure that tasks are properly performed.
What is to "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?
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 well.
What is to "Be technically and tactically proficient?"
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?
Teamwork is the key to successful operations. Teamwork is essential from the smallest group to the largest group. Be sure that each member knows his/her position and responsibilities within the team framework.
What is to "Train your unit as a team?"
The 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 themself before she/he can rightfully demand it from others.
What is to "Set the example?"
Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance, and personal conduct at all times.
What is Bearing?
A leader must be able to rapidly estimate a situation and make an appropriate decision based on that estimation and initiate action as required to create a positive outcome within inevitable time constraints.
What is to "Make sound and timely decisions"?
The quality of faithfulness to country, community, team, and to one's seniors, subordinates, and peers.
What is Loyalty?
A leader must make a conscientious effort to observe their team and peers and how they react to different situations.
What is to "Know your team and look out for their welfare?"
The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty and tasks.
What is Enthusiasm?
Give your subordinates 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 to "Develop a sense of responsibility in the subordinates you lead?"
The 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?
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.
What is to "Keep your team informed?"
Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles. The quality of truthfulness and honesty.
What is Integrity?
A leader must have a thorough knowledge of the tactical and technical capabilities of their subordinates.
Successful completion of a task depends upon how well you know your team’s capabilities.
What is to "Employ your team within its capabilities?"