Leadership is the process of influencing others to accomplish the mission by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.
Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
Be technically and tactically proficient.
Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
Make sound and timely decisions.
Set the example.
Know your soldiers and look out for their well-being.
Keep your subordinates informed.
Develop a sense of responsibility in your subordinate.
Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished.
Build the team.
Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities.
From FM 22-100 Military Leadership