It is hard to identify a particular “Legacy Leader.” It is especially difficult when I cannot definitively state who I am as a leader. Everyone knows what qualities a Soldier should hold. Most have the desire to be of sound mind and judgment. I always put the troops and the mission first, no matter what the consequences. Primarily, those qualities came from one of the best platoon sergeants I have worked with as a Soldier and a Noncommissioned Officer (NCO). Sergeant First Class (SFC) Michael…

Advanced Organizational Course I have a better understanding of the vital mechanisms of being a great leader. I have a better understanding of the suitable steps to become a better leader in my professional life. My leadership ideas center on my performance not necessarily on what I say. This course has made quite an impression on how I view leadership. After reading the list of leadership functions by Yuki, Wall, and Lepsinger, 1990 it opened my eyes to what type of leaders management fits into. The…

is to give a brief glimpse into my understanding of the why I believe that I am a spiritual leader. I will integrate my previous experiences within leadership as well as highlight my current leadership capabilities. Sherenda as a Leadership Some may say that great leaders are born. While there are some born leaders, I believe that most leader gain their skills through extensive practice. This is the road that has been given to me. I believe that effective leadership is much more than simply giving…

Who am I as a leader? That is a tough question to answer. I would like to think I am a lot like Margaret Thatcher, but I am not. I admire Margaret Thatcher because of her perseverance and staunchness. She was known for ruling with an iron thumb. In my opinion, I think she was one of the greatest woman leader of my generation. She was known to be tough, but society still look at women as less equal to men. Therefore, women have a tougher time to develop leadership roles, which Mrs. Sandberg…

Leadership Paper Throughout this course I have been challenged to take a more in depth look at how I am as a leader and what my strengths and weaknesses are. I have always been some that takes charge and likes to have control over situation, but I have been tested to take a deeper look into my leadership skills. I have found that there are a lot of things that I will have to change in order to be an effective leader, and an effective leader that has followers. Out of the seven aspects of leading…

“I am a leader of Soldiers.” As a senior Noncommissioned Officer, I aspire to always put Soldiers first and lead from the front. Leading troops encompasses so much more than simply standing in front of a formation or putting out information. Even as a reservist, senior Noncommissioned Officers eventually learn that to lead effectively, the job entails much more than one weekend a month. My leadership philosophy shows that taking care of Soldiers remains my number one priority, and once that philosophy…

child, I was the student that helped other students with their projects and homework. I was the one the teacher looked to, and knew I’d be able to speak to my peers in a way that would make sense to them. I became a mentor to those that struggled, and a friend to those that required more than just homework help. As an adult, this feeling and need to help others did not go away, it evolved. No longer am I helping with homework; I am guiding coworkers and becoming the associate my boss relies on. I am…

The First Lessons I Learned in my First Military Assignment I will be a great leader! Leadership is a theory that gained much attention in the recent years because; sometimes one leader can be the symbol of his nations for decades and on the other hand, he could destroy his nation. In the civil community, huge amounts of time and money are devoted to developing good leaders or manager. In the military, leadership is one of the most essential elements of combat power. Subsequently, officers have to…

The Leader Within Pathways CP-22 Internship May 27, 2015 Justin Graff There are many kinds of leaders; some lead through position and authority, while others lead through inspiration and vision. Some people are simply natural born leaders. However, whether one was born a leader or has to become a leader, all great leaders spend time developing their traits. Similarly, when you train for a sport, you first learn to develop the fundamentals, and then you work to master and apply them…

Leaders are everywhere and when I think of great leaders I have had the pleasure of interacting with, the first ones that come to my mind are my Grandparents, Virgil and June Watts. After my first thought, my mind floods with many other people who I consider great leaders but my Grandparents are always the first that I think of as great leaders. My Grandpa taught me about hard work, respect, the importance of family, and the ability to understand you may not always get along so you have to learn…