LEADERSHIP

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=80 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="03900500dvldtc.png"> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>   </B><B> </B></FONT><A HREF="challenge_lead_people.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CHALLENGE"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><A HREF="challenge_lead_people.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CHALLENGE"><U><B>Challenge</B></U></A><B> </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><A HREF="usmc.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="USMC and LEADING PEOPLE"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">USMC  </B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="leadership.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="LEADERSHIP"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Leadership</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="traits.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TRAITS"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Traits</B></U></A><B> </B><A HREF="action.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ACTION"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B> </B><A HREF="action.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ACTION"><U><B>Principles in Action</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="need.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="NEED TO KNOW"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Need to Know </B></U></A><B> </B><A HREF="history.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HISTORY"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">History </B></U></A><A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" LINKS"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Links</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="books.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" BOOKS About LEADERSHIP "><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Books</B></U></A><B>  </B><A HREF="recon.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Recon"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Recon</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="decorations.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Decorations"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Medals</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="ranks.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="USMC RANKS"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  Ranks</B></U></A><A HREF="ranks.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="USMC RANKS"><U><B> </B></U></A><B> </B><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ribbons"><U><B> Ribbons</B></U></A><B>  </B><A HREF="leaders.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MC Leaders"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> MC Leaders</B></U></A><B>   </B><A HREF="http://www.heritagestudio.com/default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.heritagestudio.com/default.ht"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> HeritageStudio</B></U></A><B>    </B><A HREF="hero.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="WHAT IS A HERO ?"><U><B><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">What is a Hero?</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>    <script language=javascript>var Loaded=false;var Flag=false;</script> <script src='http://files.cometsystems.com/javascript/lc2000.js' language=javascript></script> <script language=javascript>if(Loaded&&Flag)TheCometCursor('unitedstates',0,0);</script>   </B></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="03ad2c00dvldtc.png"> <div> <IMG SRC="04db62e0.png" border=0 width="182" height="46" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>United States Marine Corps</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.mycorps.com/marine_corps/default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mycorps.com/marine_corps/defa"><U><IMG SRC="0fc86b10.png" border=0 width="134" height="177" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <B>Marine Drill Instructor</B></div> <div> <A HREF="usmc_esprit_de_corps__even_if_you_can_t.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="USMC and LEADING PEOPLE"><U><B>Esprit de Corps</B></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=400 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> LEADERSHIP</div> <div> <B> <A NAME="when__your_followers_are_exhausted_and"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >    <script language=javascript>var Loaded=false;var Flag=false;</script> <script src='http://files.cometsystems.com/javascript/lc2000.js' language=javascript></script> <script language=javascript>if(Loaded&&Flag)TheCometCursor('cd_electric',0,0);</script>   </FONT></div> <div> <B>"W</B><B>hen  your followers are exhausted and there is no one else to lift them up but you or those of the team with whom you share the  load,  then the leader must use all of his skills ."</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>CORE VALUES</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#honor" TITLE="LEADERSHIP"><U><B>HONOR</B></U></A><B>      </B><A HREF="#courage" TITLE="LEADERSHIP"><U><B>COURAGE</B></U></A><B>       </B><A HREF="#commitment" TITLE="LEADERSHIP"><U><B>COMMITMENT</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>T</B></FONT>he marine corps is a force rich in history and traditions and ingrained with the highest values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.  These three core values are the very soul of our institution.  They frame the way that Marines live and act.  As a result, Marines are men and women of character, widely recognized for their moral excellence, selfless courage, committed principles and sound judgments.  Strict adherence to these three simple, yet meaningful core values provides Marines with a common " moral compass" that helps them make the right decisions even in the shifting winds of adversity.  For  <B>U.S. Marines</B> there are no "<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#A0A0A4" FACE="Arial" >shades of gray</FONT>"  when it comes time to Honor, Courage and Commitment,</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>T</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#00FFFF" FACE="Arial" >hese values applied to any situation of a person or group of people that manage other personnel will guaranty the operational success of the organization or company.  </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#00FFFF" FACE="Arial" >All of these values Honor, Courage and Commitment become very powerful when reinforced with </FONT><A HREF="traits.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TRAITS"><U>leadership traits</U></A> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#00FFFF" FACE="Arial" >and a good moral sense of right and wrong.  Fairness and adherence to the established and legal rules are used as a guide to "right or wrong".</FONT></div> <bR> <div> At the office, co-workers think I'm crazy, using terms like guard mail (instead of interoffice correspondence), direct order (instead of directive), and locked on (instead of understood). The task at hand is always a "mission", and no mission is ever too tough. </div> <div> The word "Sir" involuntarily rolls off my lip when addressing senior management. Some think it's great others don't care for it at all. (Remember the first sergeant's cry? "Don't call me 'Sir', I work for a living!") At any rate, I find myself explaining that it's "ingrained Marine Corps training". </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#when__your_followers_are_exhausted_and" TITLE="LEADERSHIP"><U>Return to Core Values</U></A>         <A HREF="traits.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TRAITS"><U>Return to Leadership Traits</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="usmc.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="USMC and LEADING PEOPLE"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> USMC  </U></A>         <A HREF="traits.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TRAITS"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  TRAITS</U></A>      <A HREF="need.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="NEED TO KNOW"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  NEED TO KNOW </U></A>     <A HREF="history.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HISTORY"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   HISTORY </U></A>        <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" LINKS"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  LINKS </U></A>      <A HREF="books.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" BOOKS About LEADERSHIP "><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  BOOKS</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="597" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="333"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="333" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="122"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="122" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="132"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="132" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=3 HEIGHT= 478 WIDTH="589"><bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="honor"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>HONOR</B></FONT></div> <div>  <A NAME="a0043774"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>hon·or</B> (nr) <I>n. </I></div> <div> High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem:<I> </I>Good name; reputation. A source or cause of credit:<I> was an honor to the profession.</I> Glory or recognition; distinction. A mark, token, or gesture of respect or distinction:<I> the place of honor at the table.</I> A military decoration. A title conferred for achievement. </div> <div> <B>USMC definition:</B></div> <div> <B>That which rightfully attracts esteem, respect, or consideration; self-respect; dignity; courage; fidelity; especially; excellence of character; high moral worth; virtue; nobleness;  integrity;uprightness; trustworthness.</B></div> <div> <I><B>Synonyms: </B></I><I>honor, homage, reverence, veneration, deference.</I> </div> <div> These nouns denote admiration, respect, or esteem accorded to another as a right or as due. <I>Honor,</I> the most general term, is applicable both to the feeling and to the expression of such sentiments: <I>Homage</I> is an expression of high regard and respect, often in the form of a ceremonial tribute that conveys allegiance:  <I>Reverence</I> is a feeling of deep respect and devotion:  <I>Veneration</I> is both the feeling and the reverential expression of respect, love, and awe: <I> Deference</I> is courteous, respectful regard for another that often takes the form of yielding to his or her decisions or wishes: <I>Have confidence in your own judgment; don't give undue deference to the opinions and feelings of others.</I> </div> <div> See also synonyms at <B>honesty.</B></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#when__your_followers_are_exhausted_and" TITLE="LEADERSHIP"><U>Return to Core Values</U></A>       <A HREF="traits.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TRAITS"><U>Return to Leadership Traits</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="usmc.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="USMC and LEADING PEOPLE"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> USMC  </U></A>         <A HREF="traits.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TRAITS"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  TRAITS</U></A>      <A HREF="need.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="NEED TO KNOW"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  NEED TO KNOW </U></A>     <A HREF="history.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HISTORY"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   HISTORY </U></A>        <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" LINKS"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  LINKS </U></A>      <A HREF="books.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" BOOKS About LEADERSHIP "><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  BOOKS</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="courage"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FF6600" FACE="Arial" ><B>COURAGE</B></FONT></div> <div>  <A NAME="a0024717"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>cour·age</B> (kûrj, kr-) <I>n. </I></div> <div> The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.</div> <div> <B>USMC definition:</B></div> <div> <B>That quality of mind which enables one to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, or without fear, or fainting of heart; valor; boldness; resolution.</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Synonyms:</B></I> Heroism; bravery; intrepidity; valor; gallantry; daring; firmness; hardihood; boldness; dauntlessness; resolution.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#when__your_followers_are_exhausted_and" TITLE="LEADERSHIP"><U>Return to Core Values</U></A>        <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="traits.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TRAITS"><U>Return to Leadership Traits</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="usmc.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="USMC and LEADING PEOPLE"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> USMC  </U></A>         <A HREF="traits.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TRAITS"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  TRAITS</U></A>      <A HREF="need.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="NEED TO KNOW"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  NEED TO KNOW </U></A>     <A HREF="history.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HISTORY"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   HISTORY </U></A>        <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" LINKS"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  LINKS </U></A>      <A HREF="books.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" BOOKS About LEADERSHIP "><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  BOOKS</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="commitment"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>COMMITMENT</B></div> <div>  <A NAME="a0022869"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>com·mit·ment</B> (k-mtmnt) <I>n. </I></div> <div>      The act or an instance of committing, especially: A pledge to do. Something pledged, especially an engagement by contract involving financial obligation. The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons:<I> a deep commitment to policies; a profound commitment to the family.</I> </div> <div> <B>USMC definition:</B></div> <div> <B>The act of pledging or engaging; the act of exposing, endangering, or compromising; also, the state of being pledged or engaged. The trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose; </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>Synonyms:</B></I> </FONT>allegiance, loyalty, dedication</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#when__your_followers_are_exhausted_and" TITLE="LEADERSHIP"><U>Return to Core Values</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="usmc.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="USMC and LEADING PEOPLE"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> USMC  </U></A>         <A HREF="traits.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TRAITS"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  TRAITS</U></A>      <A HREF="need.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="NEED TO KNOW"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  NEED TO KNOW </U></A>     <A HREF="history.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HISTORY"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   HISTORY </U></A>        <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" LINKS"><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  LINKS </U></A>      <A HREF="books.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" BOOKS About LEADERSHIP "><U><IMG SRC="0bc0b0b0.png" border=0 width="11" height="11" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  BOOKS</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>