Led By Example Of A Nco Report

Robert E. Lee once said of leadership, “I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself” (Jones, 1875). This is an instance where I believe that even though this idea or thought was mentioned many years ago, it still has relevance today. I do not have an exact date of that quote, but with General Lee fighting in the Civil War, I would imagine it came somewhere in the mid-1800’s (The book it is found in was published after his death). Our current military leaders need to listen to advice like this quote, get out and know the people they put in charge so they are better able to make decisions on who should and should not actually be leading.

The definition of leadership is symbolized by the diversified type of leaders within an organization engaging the trust of their subordinates. The American Soldier fully support the efforts and leadership made by all men and women entrusted with this tremendous level of responsibility; our current war fighter generation finds itself making significant changes to the way we lead within our ranks as a fighting force and an advocate of peace. “Why Write a Leadership Philosophy” by Gerald F. Sewell says, “When I took over as a military sub-community executive officer in the early 1990’s, I failed to share my leadership philosophy with my community staff; consequently, many did not know what to expect. I became aware later that several civilian members on my staff were afraid of me and did not know if they should approach me”. From this quote, you can almost draw a conclusion that our line of work is one that requires transparency and absolute solid

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” John C. Maxwell

At the end of the day, a true leader “in the army will do these three things live by the army core values, know the warrior ethos, and lead by example”-MSI textbook. Leaders both in and out of the army are held to a higher standard holding themselves in a professional manner at all times. The success of the group is attributed to the leadership styles and core values instilled in the solider to do his job effectively. General Eisenhower once

Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it - by Dwight Eisenhower

It is truly what it takes to face your moral and physical fear and be able to do what is right no matter the situation and under any circumstance. Accountability is very important an as enlisted soldiers trying to strive to reach NCOs we failed to play the role as leaders. From here on out we will strive to be role models for are peers an strive to play the part we want to

I was brought up in the Marine Corps with this philosophy and have adopted it as my own. Leading from the front is often times one of the leadership principles that is easier said by some than actually done. Those so called leaders that would tell their Marines to do something that ‘they’ would never really do themselves. Coming in font of your Marines

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).

I treat all of my Soldiers with the respect they deserve, in hopes that it will be reciprocated and that they will feel part of a close knit team. Leading by example will further build trust, and I would never expect one of my Soldiers to do anything that I would not do. Ensuring that I backward plan all suspense’s, ensures that I have a plan in place to accomplish my tasks. This includes all tasks that are delegated to my Soldiers, along with a plan on how to train them prior to tasking. It’s also important to give a background of your tasking’s and ensure Soldiers understand the “whys”.

Analogous to my previous definition as to guide someone to a destination you usually have to go with them, instead of telling them where to go. There are many types of leaders. Leaders can be someone that is viewed as the best in a certain area or field. This derives the phrase, “in the lead.” It is also used to denote that someone is in charge of something, ie: political or military leader. The difference between these two types of leaders is that a | political leaders adhere to that of an advisor and he fits the “boss” definition of leader. | He represents his brand and though he does work it is probably different from what those under him do. A military leader goes with the “person who guides” definition as regardless of how high you are, you are expected to be on the front lines at one point or another so your decisions directly impact the group you are with. An example of such a leader would be Odysseus from the

However, despite all of this time and energy spent on testing me in various adverse situations and doctrinally institutionalizing me on how to be more successful Lieutenant, I still look at the safety and betterment of my people as why I need to consciously be a competent and committed leader. I have not been with this platoon but a very short time, but I can honestly say I have full faith in the fact that every single one of my soldiers is able to do right by the American people and fight with pride, honor and unwavering courage

In my first junior leadership role, I am tasked to lead a team of young Paratrooper on door to door search and rescue missions. Sadly, most of the homes and facilities did not have survivors. Months after returning to Fort Bragg from Hurricane Katrina, I am back on a plane now heading to war. I lead eight Soldiers in Iraq threw 15 months of nightmarish war. My Platoon Leader, Lieutenant John Johnson, records in my performance evaluation “outstanding mental and physical conditioning enabled him to lead from the front during 15 months of continuous combat operations… Unquestionably top 2% of NCO’s [Non-Commissioned Officer] I have worked with in 7 years”. With the conclusion of my tour with the 82nd Airborne Division, I am now enlightened of the devastating destructive power of nature and a witness the evils of what war really is. I am now determined more than ever to live my life to the fullest potential and to give 100% at all I do.

Let me begin by saying I am not your typical hard charging noncommissioned officer (NCO). The sergeant you normally see barking orders with that strong command presence is not me. I tread lightly and lead with the “opposite” of an iron fist; those words help to explain my personal philosophy and vision on leadership as an NCO.

Throughout the ten years of my Army career I have aspired to be a consummate professional and set the example for my peers and subordinates. I have always demonstrated my ability to lead by consistently filling in for positions above my pay grade without dereliction. I have proved to be resilient throughout my career by overcoming all of my obstacles set before me. Failure has never been an option for me as the accomplishments of all of my missions and the welfare of my Soldiers have always come first. In all of my assignments, I have made a name for myself to be a person of integrity, knowledge and reliability.

To put it more simply, being a leader you should be inspiring and always in the center of action (Stogdill, R. M.1974).