accomplish a specific task. It is a characteristic and a lifestyle of a person. True leadership is not
displayed on days we feel like it. It is a constant display of ones actions to accomplish tasks and
set an example for others to emulate. A leader is someone who can be turned to in the absence of
knowledge or direction and will either have the answer or know where to get the answer.
Ultimately leadership is the ability to develop qualities in others to enable them to assume
greater responsibilities, be technically proficient, and have moral courage and the ability to
inspire others.
LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
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I strive to be in top physical
shape and try to set the best example possible. I also keep focus on family to ensure home is
taken care of and no issues arise at work.
WHAT EVENTS HAVE SHAPED MY LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
Over the years I have learned something simple that has helped me constantly improve
my leadership. Inherit the good qualities from leaders and dismiss the poor qualities. It is still
important to recognize the poor qualities in order to learn from them. There is not one specific
method of leadership that is perfect. You may have to attack each situation in a different way
which means you need diversity. Diversity comes from dealing with different situations that you
may or may not have handled appropriately. Learn from each situation and if something worked
previously then work on perfecting it. If something did not work then change it and act
differently the next time the situation arises.
In closing, my philosophy of leadership is not based on a certain event but through trial
and error. I am constantly focusing on the environment I am in and adapting to it. With knew
environments come new Marines. Set a baseline and make changes as necessary. This