Traits of the Effective Leader (pt-2) Leadership is one of the foundations the Marine Corps is built on. It requires judgment, integrity, honesty, decisiveness, and many other attributes expected of Marines in day-to-day activities. Everyone understands what leadership is, yet each of us views it and defines it a little differently. Leadership is the art…
Traits of the Effective Leader (pt. 1) Leadership is essential to any task. When people gather around a shared objective, it requires some degree of action, and proper leadership attains the required intention. Leaders must be fully invested in their team; if they are not, the team will fail. Many great leaders are graduates from…
The Ineffective Leader As First Responders, we are all leaders, and we must be held to a higher standard. We must build trust, be proactive, and be flexible and creative. We must be confident, inspire confidence, always be ready to lead, and trust our training and instincts. Good leadership is about courage, passion, commitment, and…