A leader's primary responsibility is to think of others first. A leader should always do what conscience dictates. Chapter 2 Do your own reconnaissance. A leader uses his own eyes and ears to investigate facts whenever possible. Learn from your superiors.
Leadership is legitimized by success under fire.
Leadership requires moral responsibility. A leader controls his passions. A leader is free to act so far as he is free from debt. A good leader is first a good subordinate. A leader must be decisive.