Leadership Traits and Principles

Leadership Traits
Judgment – Using facts to make sound decisions
Justice – Being impartial and fair
Decisiveness – Ability to reach sound decisions in a timely manner
Initiative – Seeing what needs to be done and getting it done without being told to
Dependability – Completing assigned tasks completely
Tact – The ability to deal with others without causing offense
Integrity – Complete truth and honesty
Endurance – Mental and physical strength
Bearing – Creating a favorable impression, appearance
Unselfishness – Placing the welfare of your subordinates ahead of your own
Courage – Mental quality that recognizes fear of danger and criticism
Knowledge – Learning information
Loyalty – Faithfulness to your organization and yourself
Enthusiasm – Sincere interest in performing your task

Leadership Principles
Leadership Principles You Apply to Yourself
1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement
2. Make sound and timely decisions
3. Set the example
4. Be technically and tactically proficient
5. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions
Leadership Principles You Apply to Others
6. Know your subordinates
7. Keep your subordinates informed
8. Train your subordinates as a team
9. Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates
Leadership Principles You Apply to Group Functions
10. Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities
11. Insure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished