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Unselfishness:
This is the act of being generous. The unselfish leader is one who gives credit where credit is
due. Unselfishness means not taking
advantage of a situation for personal gain at the expense of others.
No subordinate can respect an NCO who takes credit for jobs well done and
blames others when performance is poor. As
an unselfish Marine NCO, you must ensure that your subordinates' needs come
before your personal needs. To
develop unselfishness you should:
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See
that subordinates have the best that can be obtained for them under the
circumstances.
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Try
to understand the problems of subordinates, whether personal or
professional.
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Put
the comfort, pleasures, and recreation of subordinates before your own.
In the field your Marines eat before you do.
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Give
credit to subordinates for jobs well done and ensure that any recognition
from higher commands is passed on to the deserving Marine or Marines.
EXAMPLES:
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An
NCO ensures that all members of his unit have eaten before he does, if
water is scarce he will share what he has and ensure that others do the
same.
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If
a Marine needs extra instruction or guidance, the leader is expected to make
his free time available whenever a need arises.
REFERENCE: Marine Corps Values and Leadership User's Guide for Discussion
Leader
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