Band Of Brothers Leadership Analysis

Independent of the Army and country you serve, leadership is always an important subject. There are many civilian books and military manuals talking about leadership. The United States Army divides the subject leadership in three levels. These levels are Direct Leadership, Organizational Leadership, and Strategic Leadership. In this paper, the focus will be only about the first two levels. According with you rank, you will work more in one of these levels. Because of that, most part of time there is not much interaction between higher-level leaders and lower level leaders. Despite the limited interaction between higher level leaders like Brigade commanders with the lower level leader like company commander it’s not affect a satisfactory mission accomplishment.

My leadership philosophy revolves entirely around the Army Values. In every action I take as a leader, I assess whether or not it lines up with the Army Values and the potential impacts. I have had a variety of leadership assignments during my career, all requiring a different leadership approach, spanning from team leader through platoon sergeant. My conflict resolution skills have greatly evolved through my twelve years in the Army, from rudimentary conversations to in depth problem solving. My professional development has had a profound effect on my leadership abilities, from NCOPD’s to mentorship from senior non-commissioned officers (NCO’s).

APD 6-22 defines a leader as anyone who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals. As a “street to seat” guy I do not have prior leadership experience as an NCO, but as I have progressed as a Warrant Officer I have learned a great deal about leadership. For this discussion post I will discuss two topics: what I’ve learned about being a leader as a Warrant Officer, and how decentralized leadership is utilized in my unit.

Leadership is a necessity while in the midst of fighting a chaotic war. This can be shown in Tim O'Brien's short story “The Things They Carried”, where Lieutenant Jimmy Cross learns the importance of leadership. Distracted by a false love, Lieutenant Cross is unable to focus on the reality of war. A death of a comrade makes him realize that he must take command and lead without distraction. In the short story “The Things They Carried”, by Tim O’Brien, characterization of the protagonist Lieutenant Jimmy Cross reveals the theme that in war leadership is a necessity that must function without distraction.

Traditionally, analysis on roles for effective leadership surround corporate or military settings with clearly defined problems, discernable issues, and areas where hypothesis can be made, models formed, predictions tested, and outcomes verified. Analyzing a film like Seabiscuit for the roles of leadership present many interesting questions about leadership and what it means to be a leader. The film Seabiscuit chronicles the lives of individuals as they become intertwined to produce an outcome, training a horse to race. At what point do individuals stop seeing themselves, in their daily lives, as individuals and begin seeing themselves as members of groups having to take on leadership and

In “Crossroads,” Captain Richard Winters recalls the battle that took place in German Occupied Holland. During this episode, Captain Winters effectively leads his fire team to victory over German forces at the crossroads engagement as well as successfully making the transition to battalion Executive Officer of Easy Company, which is a testament to his leadership skills. With events leading up to this episode, he had developed into the leader Easy Company needed in order to be successful and lead a cohesive unit in this battle and future battles to come. In support of my Thesis statement, I will provide why Richard Winters is an effective and proficient leader by looking through the following lenses: The Leader, The Followers, and The Situation.

Donovan Campbell, a New York Times Bestselling author as well as a former Captain of the United States Marine Corps offers unique insight on what it means and what it takes to become a remain a strong leader; in fact, he offers 8 chapters of insight, each one representing a different key concept on leadership. Each concept is different, however each one builds onto one another as the book progresses. While reading this book, I took careful notes on each concept as well as how I could incorporate each one into my own life.

“Leadership is about people; management is about things. Successful commanders understand they are equally responsible for both.” 1 Finding a balance between executing the mission and taking care of the people is one of many challenging tasks for a commander. This paper will cover three elements. Specifically, I will discuss my leadership philosophy as commander of my unit discussing such items as a description of my philosophy, and my thoughts on key traits required for a successful leader. Next, I will examine an interview conducted with a commander to gain an in depth look at one of the most challenging leadership decisions he has experienced. Finally, I will provide an analysis of the interviewee’s actions, and compare his actions to my leadership philosophy.

I believe you assigned this book for us to read because it is a clear representation of what it means and takes to be a great officer in the United States Army. It has taught me a lot of positive and negative attributes of leadership. Sam Damon represents everything that an officer should be, and Courtney Massengale represents everything that you hope your superiors are not. After reading this book I can ask myself, when encountered with a difficult problem, "What would Sam Damon do?" This book has taught me several very important lessons about leadership.

Leadership is not a position I strive for but one that I find myself in. By living the Army Values and gaining confidence through experience, I have come to find that I have more responsibility, not only to myself, but to others who have come to trust me. General Colin Powell has 18 lessons in leadership principles, there are a few that stand out and have helped to prepare me for my new position as a Warrant Officer.

Non Commissioned Officers must exhibit expertise in both management and leadership to be truly successful. Management is the ability to attain quantifiably measurable success, while Leadership is the art of capitalizing on a person’s individual motivators to inspire. While a mission may be complete utilizing only management tactics, we must motivate our Soldiers and groom them to one day take our place. It is necessary to make the distinction between the two and to find a balance.   As a Non Commissioned Officer (NCO), it is my foremost job to train and lead Soldiers.

To begin with, I saw a lot leadership in the movie. Not only Winters has it, but also everyone in the movie as a soldier has it. They have to overcome their experiences, and the moral, mental, and physical hurdles to fight and win each war. In the same way, as a DI in SJMS, I am trying my best to improve my leadership in order to train the best new boy and temper myself. Basically, I will use what I learned to help me train my new boys. Besides leadership, courage

Defining leadership and the qualities associated with leading is a frequently debated topic, with many theorists focusing on different areas that they consider are the most important or relevant to leadership. Leadership is an inherent requirement of all members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Furthermore, the development of leadership abilities is an individual journey; however, to better enhance this journey the basic leadership principles and behaviours need to be considered. Over the past the two years while studying at the Australian Defence Force Academy I have been able to reflect on my own leadership style and skills more than ever before. Having attended numerous leadership courses as part of my journey through the ranks there has only been limited time and opportunity for self-reflection. This reflective paper will outline some of the key concepts of leadership taught during the semester and how they have and do relate to my leadership skills and traits.

Leadership Influences and Definition of Leadership – Without our people, we would have empty offices, useless aircraft, and vessels tied to piers. Without leadership, we would have people without purpose – people with no direction or mission to perform. Up until I was at my third unit, had nearly ten years in the Coast Guard, and had been a First Class Boatswain’s Mate for almost six years, I cannot recall being subject to any positive leadership experiences. The units and operational community that I served in for my first two tours were comprised of members with a very self-centered mentality. It always seemed as though the senior members were trying to bring others down in hopes of making themselves look better, and junior members were forced to fight for table scraps like wild dogs. I was raised in this environment, from E2 to E6, where policy was not referenced, and things were done a certain way “Because that’s how they have been done in the past”. We usually did things for one of two reasons: because we had no choice or for personal benefit. Those at the unit with positional power did not look out for their people; they were too worried about their own agendas. We followed them because we had to, not because we wanted to. Leadership is the art of gathering followers, giving them a purpose, and developing them into someone that others will in turn want to follow. I did not begin to witness this phenomenon until it was nearly too late. My first taste was during my tour

Leadership is an important aspect of life in the military and in the civilian world. In both sectors, one will work with others, work for others, and having others work for him. Learning how to follow and lead effectively is essential to success in this world of human collaboration. As midshipmen, we learn leadership through not only our leadership classes, but also our daily lives and roles here at the United States Naval Academy. The lessons and principles we learn from class relate directly to our life in the halls and on the Yard and make us better followers, leaders, and people.