Marine Corps Leadership Traits

The Marine Corps has identified fourteen leadership traits that they wish to develop within Marines.

• Justice--to administer rewards & punishments impartially and consistently.
• Judgment--to make sound decisions based on the known facts.
• Dependability--to properly perform according to expectations.
• Initiative--to take action in the absence of orders.
• Decisiveness--to make prompt decisions with confidence.
• Tact--to deal with others in a way that avoids offense.
• Integrity--to demonstrate upright character.
• Enthusiasm--to perform duty with sincerity and exuberance.
• Bearing--to create a favorable impression in appearance and conduct.
• Unselfishness--to deny one's own personal advancement and comfort.
• Courage--to calmly proceed in the face of danger or criticism.
• Knowledge--to maintain proficiency in the scope of one's understanding.
• Loyalty--to remain faithful to country, corps, unit, seniors, subordinates, and peers.
• Endurance--to maintain physical and mental stamina never quitting.

The church would do well to encourage these same standards. Most of the problems that churches and denominations experience could be eliminated with just a little Marine Corps training.