10 Leadership Tenets

from Mike DerriosUSCG Head of Contracting Activity

“Leadership is about galvanizing people behind a vision and then challenging them to go beyond their perceived

limitations.”

“I believe in authentic leadership. That means what you see is what you get.”

“People should be empowered do their jobs and held accountable for results –

like any true professional.”

“Successful leaders communicate early and often – up, down and across the

organization.”

“The ability to make timely decisions with the best-available information is

critical.”

“If you’re bringing a problem to discuss it should be accompanied by several

potential solutions.”

“Diversity should be leveraged as a corporate strength.”

“Attention to detail matters. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right the

first time.”

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

“Integrity requires intestinal fortitude. You have to be willing to do the right thing even when it’s inconvenient.”