America is starving for Leadership and Student of the Gun wants to be part of the solution. Our beloved host, Professor Paul, took the time to detail each of the 14 USMC Leadership Traits. He made them into short, easily digestible audio segments. You can enjoy them below.
The leadership acronym is JJ DID TIE BUCKLE.
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Justice – Leadership Trait #01
Defined as the practice of being fair and consistent. A just person gives consideration to each side of a situation and bases rewards or punishments on merit.
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Judgment – Leadership Trait #02
Your ability to think about things clearly, calmly, and in an orderly fashion so that you can make good decisions.
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Dependability – Leadership Trait #03
You can be relied upon to perform your duties properly. It means that you can be trusted to complete a job. Dependability also means consistently putting forth your best effort in an attempt to achieve the highest standards of performance.
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Initiative – Leadership Trait #04
Taking action even though you haven’t been given orders. It means meeting new and unexpected situations with prompt action. It includes using resourcefulness to get something done without the normal material or methods being available to you.
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Decisiveness – Leadership Trait #05
Means that you are able to make good decisions without delay. By acting calmly and quickly, you should arrive at a sound decision. You announce your decisions in a clear, firm, professional manner.
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Tact – Leadership Trait #06
You can deal with people in a manner that will maintain good relations and avoid problems. It means that you are polite, calm, and firm.
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Integrity – Leadership Trait #07
You are honest and truthful in what you say or do. You put honesty, sense of duty, and sound moral principles above all else.
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Enthusiasm – Leadership Trait #08
Enthusiasm is defines as a sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of your duties. You are optimistic, cheerful, and willing to accept the challenges.
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Bearing – Leadership Trait #09
The way you conduct and carry yourself. Your manner should reflect alertness, competence, confidence, and control.
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Unselfishness – Leadership Trait #10
Unselfishness means that you avoid making yourself comfortable at the expense of others. Be considerate of others and give credit to those who deserve it.
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Courage – Leadership Trait #11
You remain calm while recognizing fear. Moral courage means having the inner strength to stand up for what is right and to accept blame with something is your fault. Physical courage means that you can continue to function effectively when there is physical danger present.
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Knowledge – Leadership Trait #12
You have acquired information and you understand people. Your knowledge should be broad, and in addition to knowing your job, you should know your unit’s policies and keep up with current events.
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Loyalty – Leadership Trait #13
Loyalty that means you are devoted to your country, the Corps, and to your seniors, peers, and subordinates. The motto of the Marine Corps is Semper Fidelis! (Always Faithful).
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Endurance – Leadership Trait #14
The mental and physical stamina that is measured by your ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress, and hardship.
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