1. My leadership philosophy entails three key principles: Communicate, Collaborate, and Respect. Throughout my personnel career in the US Army Reserve, I have used the first three principles to resonate with audiences because it’s very important to me. These three principles will support the overall priority of readiness and team cohesion. 2. Communicate: Communications laterally, up and down is essential to ensure we are operating as a team in the operational and strategic environment. Gaps in communication create chaos. Pro-active communications create an environment of transparency and a foundation of trust. I need the good news along with the bad news to have a holistic view to make effective decisions. Your honest approach to
Leadership. It is something that everyone strives to achieve and is a trait that can affect every person in the smallest of ways. It is quite a unique feature, and one very hard to come by, with so many leaders nowadays in short supply. As I always like to say, “One million starts with one”. It only takes one person, only one idea, to revolutionize the way that one million people can think. A leader can open our minds and touch our hearts in ways we didn’t know possible. They can help shape the world with their ideas and the foundation of the people supporting them. Like I said before, true leaders today are in short supply. However, I can give this University a new type of leadership that has not been seen before.
2. My leadership philosophy is to be a leader that is relatable, impartial and dependable. Fun and humor is the key to high morale and great performance. Soldiers within the organization will receive praise when necessary.
Leadership is not a simple, static concept. It does not form overnight. Instead, it develops alongside experiences which form a person’s character. It is as dynamic as the events that shape our lives. My life experiences equip me with the knowledge to form my own leadership philosophy. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I ensure my subordinates understand my philosophy. I ensure they understand what I expect of them. The basis of my leadership philosophy is promoting self-development, serving others, being proactive, and being an example of effective leadership.
Leadership Philosophy As leaders we must adapt and conform to an ever changing world and organization. I believe leaders must have several leadership traits in order to influence and incite and lead Soldiers to accomplish our mission. Those attributes and competencies need to be instilled and developed from the TOP DOWN! I want leaders to have Character, Presence, Intellect, and be able to Lead and Develop Soldiers so as an organization we can achieve final results.
My highest scored driving force is altruistic and my second highest is selfless. These are great qualities for a leader to have. I put others needs and well-being before my own and help others achieve their goals. My lowest two driving forces are instinctive and structured. These qualities are important for managers, especially structure. Structure is one of the main descriptive words used when talking about management. My low score in that means I need to become more structured and follow traditions in order to become a better manager.
As a leader you must understand these principles. Understanding these principles will allow you to see, understand, and function within the "big picture" of Army operations as your unit moves through the Army Force generation process and assesses its ability to conduct unified land operations.
Leadership Philosophy Serving as a member of the North Dakota National Guard has been a rewarding experience. It is an honor to serve our country and I strive to pass along my experiences and expertise to the Soldiers that I lead. My leadership philosophy communicates my values, priorities, and goals. It is a statement of my expectations for the Soldiers and leaders within the Recruiting and Retention Human Resources section. Loyalty.
My Leadership Philosophy consist of three major parts that can be sub-divided into many smaller parts. As a Non-Commissioned Officer I know that the mission and the welfare of my Soldiers are my main priority and I will instill that. It is my responsibility to ensure that my Soldiers are also guided to success. I believe that there are three major parts of Leadership, dedication and hard work, honesty and empathy, and confidence.
Forward. The motto of my home state, Wisconsin. It inspires a sense of effect, the sense of pushing towards the greater good; a faith for humanity and it’s endeavors. To move everyone forward towards a goal is the guise of leadership, but the way in which one leads will determine the effectiveness of a leadership effort.
“I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.” This quote by Zao Tzn captures the attributes I aspire to demonstrate as a leader. As a leader, I want to encourage and inspire others to be the best that they can be.
and, because of this, it is important to live by the Army’s values. We, however should
As a leader I believe in service, initiative, and plan. I have always believed leadership is serving others and working well with others to achieve a mission. As a leader I promise to lead by always having a a clear vision, articulating it clearly, and providing a sense of purpose for our work. I believe in the power of diversity, so I seek goals and strategies that are clearly different than others and focus purposefully on improving those. Because of these views, you can expect me to be a builder, building positive, different, and valuable work relationships, and demonstrating an alignment and purpose about the values in all the things I help lead.
My leadership philosophy is to emulate the Drill Sergeant Creed and to uphold today’s Soldiers to the standards of military bearing and courtesy. As a Drill Sergeant, I strive to be a subject matter expert in all aspects of the Army. I will always lead by example and train my Soldiers to meet and exceed that standard. I will set the example for others to follow by adhering to the values set forth by the Creeds, Army Values, and Warrior Ethos. The following are characteristics I hold highest for myself and my Soldiers: competence, consistency, mission accomplishment, personal responsibility and communication.
The reason I would like to be in leadership next year is because I think it would be a great opportunity for me. I’m new, of course, and I also believe it would be a great way to meet people and get people to know me. Being a leader in multiple activities is important to me, but in my opinion being a leader doesn’t just mean doing all the work yourself. To me it means working as a group, involving everyone’s opinions and organizing it so we can have something that will interest the majority of the group, not just what I think would be right.
Please succinctly describe your leadership philosophy and how this philosophy impacts your interaction with others in the role(s) you listed above. (200 words or fewer)