I Became An Effective Leader

For as long as I can remember, I feel as though I have been raised in a military environment. At a very young age my parents taught me to value discipline, manners, and to show and treat people with respect. In addition to these ‘staples’ of my upbringing, excelling in academics and on the athletic fields was where I further grew as a leader and learned to work with others to further distinguish myself from my peers. I knew based on my priorities and values that I was different from others by not only the way I carried myself but how I spoke to my peers and elders and the respect that I commanded. Perhaps those values were aided by both my grandfather’s serving in the military and my uncle attending West Point, a graduate of the class of

I have learned that the army is all about making the right choices and doing the right thing so if anything makes sure that you are always doing what is right. I for one have been late a few times and now I have to make sure that I take care of that so that I can keep my rank and not lose anything. The right thing for me to do is I will make sure that I have an alarm clock set for the time I need to be up and to better myself to get up as soon as it goes off. Then I will make sure that I am getting a good amount of sleep so that I can get up on time and not be late or dragging while I am at work. I have done so well I just need to be more attentive in what I am doing and make sure that I have my things in order and that I am prepared for everything that comes my way. It’s time to set aside the differences have against me and be a leader by example if people see me showing up whenever they will do the same thing. So now I have to make sure that I lead by example and not by sub standards because in the long wrong I will be in charge of soldiers and don’t want them to think that they can just show up whenever or talk to NCO’S any way they want. Which brings me to my last part respect in order for soldiers to want to respect anybody you have to show that you are contributing to the work that is going and not just sitting there

In their infancy, my problem solving skills were limited to seeking out guidance and having others assist with resolving conflict. As a young sergeant, I remember allowing conflict to brew around me instead of confronting issues. This served no purpose, and caused the work environment and team morale to decline. During my three years at United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), I had multiple analytic and leadership disagreements with colleagues. I learned that through open discussion and communication a majority of conflicts could be resolved immediately. As a platoon sergeant, I handle conflict between soldiers, peers, and leadership regularly. I employ tact, patience, and understanding in order to help the involved parties to overcome their

When I went on mobilization to Fort Lewis, Washington and left my son in the care of my parents, I thought my parental duties would be set aside until I returned home. Unfortunately, the soldiers of 351st Ordnance Company would prove me wrong with their excessive alcohol consumption, commonly term “binge drinking,” and destructive behaviors. I would then spend the next year sharing the responsibility with four other junior noncommission officers in the task of taking care of soldiers. Despite the efforts of myself and the others we were not fully prepared to handle some of the outrageous events and lack of engagement from the leadership that would challenge us during the tour. My abilities as a junior noncommission officer and the understanding of leadership were redefined and I learned exactly what it meant to ensure soldiers have proper guidance, leadership, positive morale, and well-being.

The importance of maintaining relationships with subordinates is that they will be more inclined to follow orders or to do the work you may have set them effectively. When speaking to subordinates, it is best to treat them how you would treat anyone else so they don’t feel like they are being belittled you. If your relationship with subordinates becomes fractured then they may be less inclined to put their full effort into doing the tasks you have set them.

Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!

For two weeks, I had a staff meeting every morning with my staff. The problem was all the issues came from the Iraqis, but all the solutions came from me. On the third week, I placed myself out of any decision making and informed the command staff they would make any future decisions and correct any problems. I would continue to assist and advice but they were to take full responsibility for their unit and security. Looking back, I realized that I had applied the SOF imperative “Operate With and Through Others.” I did not choice the leaders of that unit, I had my Iraqi counterparts do that. After the training was complete, I became transparent and the Iraqi command staff took control and assumed all authority and responsibility of the unit.

“A leader is a dealer in hope.” Napoleon Bonaparte’s words rang true to me as I made the decision to become a camp counselor during the summer of 2016. What initially was an opportunity to gain close friends and catch a few rays of sun swiftly became my greatest leadership accomplishment: I was able to provide hope and encouragement to 181 precious girls between the ages of 7 and 12.

If you want to successful a soldier, you never give up. When I was Capt, I posted assistant of Minister of Defense in 1999. This position was part of political but I did not have any experiences regarding political.Therefore, I was just 9 months on the position, then minister of Defense left his office 2000 because his political party lost the election. In spite of the fact that I was a lot of pressure from high authorities from 2000 to 2009, I was never give up. In 2009, I promoted chief of staff of one of the peacekeeping battalions. Consequently, all my chain of commanders understood I was normal officer. I could demonstrate my ability to them. I never complain and I never give up.

Thus, On February 1999, I started the course in Non Commissioned Officer Military Academy of Sergeant of Artillery of Brazilian Army. After that, I had the opportunity of serve in several barracks around Brazil country indifferent place such as: Rio de Janeiro, Mato Grosso, Rio Grande do Sul, and Mato Grosso do Sul. I also had the opportunity to make some courses like Spanish and English languages that helped me to achieve my personal and professional

Since deciding to join the Leadership Challenges, I now have a better understanding of who I am as a person. Through this learning experience, I have discovered my leadership philosophy and how to implement it in the most effective way. I now know that leaders are not just one type of person, but are diverse and lead in many different ways. I have learned that leaders can be both extroverts and introverts and still be effective in their leadership abilities. The Leadership Challenges have made me realize the importance of self-reflection and the benefits that come from learning about who you are as a person. I have learned that I am an introvert, but I have also learned that I can be just as effective a leader as someone who is an

I grew up in a family of Indian railway employees. Along with a railway job my father used to serve in the Territorial Army. I learned from my father about the discipline, leadership, and commitment needed to serve the country. At the age of 12, I joined the Bharat Scouts and Guides to achieve physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as an individual. From being a boy scout, I grew up in the ranks over the years to scout leader. During my last year of high school, I became the school captain, planning and leading the school day-to-day student activities. During the same time, as a captain, I lead my school team to a district level cricket championship. I enjoyed my entire school journey learning and building leadership qualities. My urge for community service led me to look for opportunities in and outside of my undergrad college. During my search, I met then Commanding Officer of NCC 2(A) Compo Tech Regiment, a wing of Indian army in Visakhapatnam. After my brief interaction with him, I felt that joining National Cadet Crops (NCC) would further strengthen my leadership skills and give me an opportunity to serve the community. During my stint at NCC, I organized camps for water conservation, blood donation, and tree plantation. The unique training activities that the NCC provided me with in terms of teamwork and leadership have molded me into a disciplined and selfless leader.

As a 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 becoming a leader; someone for others to look up to and motivate them to do better. Inspiring others to stretch themselves and not give up is something I strive to do every day. By completing my graduate degree in organizational

When reflecting on my experience as both a student and a life learner, I never would have considered myself a leader. In fact, I have always been the shy kid who hides in the back of the class and panics whenever it is their turn to respond to a question. College however provided me with an opportunity to develop myself as a leader. I became more active in school activities and actively sought out leadership roles. As I’ve progressed in my professional life, I’ve become more interested in what it takes to make a strong leader. When assuming leadership roles, I’ve always considered myself an authentic leader but I know I’ve often struggled in detailing clear goals for my group or organization. Thankfully, Enrolling in the effective

Relationship with colleagues: Promote team work, not only among teams but in different departments as well. This will induce competition as well as improve the relationships among colleagues.