CNO's 4 Core Attributes To Guide Navy Leaders

Question 1

CNO’s 4 Core Attributes to Guide Navy Leaders

Answer 1

Integrity
Accountability
Initiative
Toughness

Question 2

Integrity

Answer 2

Our behaviors as individuals and as an organization align with our values as a profession.

We actively strengthen each other’s resolve to act consistently with our values.

As individuals, as teams, and as a Navy, our conduct must always be upright and honorable both in public and when nobody’s looking.

Question 3

Accountability

Answer 3

We are a mission-focused force.

We achieve and maintain high standards.

Our actions support our strategy.

We clearly define the problem we’re trying to solve and proposed outcomes.

In execution, we honestly assess our progress and adjust as required.

We are our own toughest critic.

Question 4

Initiative

Answer 4

On their own, everybody strives to be the best they can be.

We give 100% when on the job.

Our leaders take ownership and act to the limit of their authorities.

We foster a question in it attitude and look at new ideas with an open mind.

Our most junior teammate may have the best idea; we must be open to capturing that idea.

Question 5

Toughness

Answer 5

We can take a hit and keep going, tapping all sources of strength and resilience:

rigorous training for operations and combat,

the fighting spirit of our people,

and the steadfast support of our families.

We don’t give up the ship.