What leadership traits do you think are most important for Senior NCOs to possess?

Integrity: It is critical. You have to know that when a leader says something, they mean it. That the leader speaks the truth.

Decisiveness: They will make a decision. We may not love the decision, but there will be a decision.

Loyalty: You have to know that a leader is loyal to our Nation, to our Unit and to you. They will have your back when you are right, and will help mitigate as they can when you are jacked up.

Unselfishness: Sure we all want to get ahead, everyone does. A leader will not get ahead, by stabbing others in the back or sacrificing their integrity to make themselves look better at anyone else's expense.

Honor: To be a military leader, you have to have Honor, for ours is all about Honor.

I could keep going...Being a good leader never stops.

Candor, honesty, fairness, integrity. I'm sure there are plenty more, but those four would top my list, MSG (Join to see).

knowledgeable, example setting + the Army Values

I had a 1SG in Germany by the name of 1SG Ricardo Samudio. Single best NCO I ever met.
My favorite quality was his transparency. He never hesitated to speak the truth no matter how much it may have hurt someones feelings. He also had this amazing ability to motivate people to better themselves and to better their PT which is an oddity this day and age. He was never an asshole about things. He was supportive. And he often said "what the fuuuuuck" and we all replied in kind. It was great.
If any of you ever meet him then you will know exactly what I mean.

I believe that active listening is an extremely important trait as a Senior Leader. If you do not have discussions with your Soldiers and actually hear what they are saying then how can you make things better?

Integrity is huge, I never promise something which I cannot produce. I have had people ask me how I can be so strict yet Soldiers will work the hardest for me. I simply tell them, "it is easy I don't lie to them!"

Ensuring the Soldiers needs are taken care of. As a Senior that is most of your job. While the Soldiers are busting their butts the last thing you want is an individual concerned about paperwork being routed properly.

Standing by the decisions which you make. Taking ownership of it. I always instruct my Soldiers to trust me and listen. "If something goes wrong, I am taking responsibility"

Remain proficient in your job so that you know where the Soldiers are coming from with situations. My M.O.S. just had a big shift in systems and a Majority of Senior Leaders have no clue what the Soldiers are going through. I was fortunate enough to go through the testing of it and then instruct at the school house.

Loyalty, integrity, fairness and impartiality. Just a few.

Take care of your people. What goes around, comes around.

The further you reach out to them while setting your personal best example, the more you'll get in return. Works every time!

Honesty/Integrity, Humility, Confidence and the ability to Communicate/Inspire

Fighter( in the terms of, for his/her people), All knowing( knows his job/knows his people), integrity!

I truly believe Influence is the most important leadership trait. When you have influence, your people will follow you & do what you want them to do.

You can gain influence by being trusted by your unit as well as by sharing risk and hardships with your people. Building the trust by being honest, competent, courageous and committed (to the mission and your people).