Courage

Chieftains who lead our tribes must have great courage. They must be fearless and have the fortitude to carry out assignments given them - the gallantry to accept the risks of leadership. They must not balk at the sight of obstacles, nor must they become bewildered when in the presence of adversity. The role of a chieftain has inherent periods of loneliness, despair, ridicule, and rejection. Chieftains must be long suffering in their duties - they must have the courage to act with confidence and excel in times of uncertainty or danger as well as times of prosperity.