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The United States Marine Corps has a fiercely proud tradition of
excellence in combat and an unbending code of honor. This code
is deeply ingrained in each Marine as they struggle through the
rigorous training of boot camp. At the heart of this code are the
values—not just words—of honor, courage, commitment, fidelity,
and integrity. In fact, every Marine must not only learn, but live by
fourteen traits of a leader. These same traits are crucial to the
success of all people, Marine or civilian, mother or wife, father or
husband, business owner, CEO or employee. These words are
rarely mentioned in the civilian world, however imagine the impact
on the lives of those who don’t just use them, but actually practice
them.
The fourteen traits of a leader can be summed up as JJ DID TIE
BUCKLE—Judgement, Justice, Dependability, Initiative,
Decisiveness, Tact, Integrity, Endurance, Bearing, Unselfishness,
Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, Enthusiasm.
• Justice-Giving reward and punishment according to merits
of the case in question. The ability to administer a system of
rewards and punishments impartially and consistently.
• Judgement-The ability to weigh facts and possible solutions
on which to base sound decisions.
• Dependability-The certainty of proper performance of duty.
• Initiative-Taking action in the absence of orders.
• Decisiveness-Ability to make decisions promptly and to
announce them in clear, forceful manner.
• Tact-The ability to deal with others without creating offense.
• Integrity-Uprightness of character and soundness of moral
principles; includes the qualities 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-Avoidance of providing for one's own
comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.
• Courage-The mental quality that recognizes fear of danger
or criticism, but enables one to proceed in the face of it with
calmness and firmness.
• Knowledge-Understanding of a science or an art. The range
of one's information, including professional knowledge and an
understanding of your Self, your family, friends, co-workers and
bosses.
• Loyalty-The quality of faithfulness
• Enthusiasm-The display of sincere interest and exuberance
in the performance of LIVING!