About the Characteristics
The 2025-26 academic year marked the fourth year of the Fraternity’s adoption of Built to Lead. This marked an important time to evaluate the program for areas of success, improvement opportunities and a vision for Built to Lead’s future across chapters. Fraternity staff worked throughout the year to collect broad feedback about individual programs and the experience overall. This feedback identified the need to clearly define the program’s ultimate goals for individual members’ growth. As a result, five characteristics were defined as an anchor for Built to Lead.
These characteristics describe what the Fraternity hopes each brother will develop through their participation in Built to Lead and their chapter.
Characteristics
Friendship
Loyal Brother
A courageous leader builds honest friendships. Brothers enjoy spending time together, stay connected throughout their lifetime and support one another in becoming their best, authentic selves.
Knowledge
Life-Long Learner
A courageous leader is a life-long learner who is self-directed in his desire to expand his mind, strengthen his character and build skills that matter personally and professionally. He embraces curiosity about himself, his brothers and the world around him.
Service
Force for Good
A courageous leader chooses to help others because he wants to use his opportunity to make a true impact on his community. He uses his skills for good and not for credit or attention.
Morality
Driven By Conviction
A courageous leader chooses his principles over his impulses. He is built to face the challenges of daily life because he is relentless in his efforts towards his goals.
Excellence
Values-Driven Leader
A courageous leader knows himself, what he values and his purpose. He is confident in his abilities and decision making. He is known as authentic and trustworthy.
