The Pattern – of the successful leader

There is a pattern in the fundamental traits of character that can be identified with the successful naval officer.

• The pattern includes
     o Selfless desire to serve their Sailors
     o The ability to accept responsibility for decision making
     o A “sixth sense” for decision making
     o They aren’t “yes men”
     o They read and write widely
     o They accept opportunities to work longer hours and face greater challenges than their peers
     o They are concerned and considerate of their Sailor
     o They delegate
     o They try to “fix the problem and not the blame”