MAJ Edlund Personal Values: A Case Study

In the United States Army we are taught to live by the Seven Army Values. They are broken down to us in the acronym ‘LDRSHIP’ which is short for Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. We are all taught these 7 Army values repeatedly from day one in the United States Army. First we memorize these values. Then we are trained to live by them. All of these 7 values coincide with each other, and play an important roll in our Army lives. These 7 Army Values also play well into life outside the Army in our personal life. People sometimes do not realize the importance these values have on the way we are viewed by the people who look up to the men and woman who are privileged enough to represent the

The purpose of this paper is to identify how CPL Pat Tillman’s attributes and competencies impacted the U.S. Army and my leadership philosophy. The U.S. Army defines attributes of a leader as having impeccable character, presence, and intellect; with competencies described as leads, develops, and achieves (Headquarters Department of the Army [HQDA], 2015). The U.S. Army leadership requirements model defines the expectations and standards asked of leaders in the Army. CPL Tillman instilled in himself all these attributes and competencies, which I strive to emulate daily in my leadership style. CPL Tillman’s attributes and competencies positively impacted the Army and the community, which ultimately contributed to my personal

The purpose of this paper is to identify Colonel (COL) Jeffrey D. Peterson, Armor Branch, Retired, as a legacy leader who had an impact on me through all attributes and competencies covered in ADRP 6-22 (Army Leadership). His selfless service and his discipline are key components of his character that I strive to emulate. His long hours doing the same things that his Soldiers were doing, whether conducting PT in the morning or taking the pulse of Baghdad and Ad Diwaniyah during his tactical command post patrols, established his presence and professionalism beyond reproach. His steady career as a senior professor at West Point after his squadron redeployed in 2007 speaks to his intellect and his academic commitment. His example helps to

-AN EP PERFORMER. Aggressively took charge in CFAY Port Ops largest division, YT-805, and single handedly improved team image and mindset. He was involved in the qualification of 4 Deck Supervisor and 3 Line Handler resulting in the execution of over 75 Foreign Vessels and 125 U.S. Navy unprecedented ships movement with zero mishaps.

Commander Fischer demonstrated superb leadership, strategic thinking and keen vision in all of his war-fighting missions. Directly supporting ten Flag Officers, Commander Fischer provided exemplary and exceptional leadership as Deputy Commander, Task Group (CTG) 1010.7 and Executive Officer of U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Far East (NCTS FE) from March 2014 through November 2016. CTG 1010.7 flawlessly executed Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) defensive cyber and electromagnetic spectrum operations resulting in assured command and control and battlespace awareness for Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, Commander, U.S. TENTH Fleet, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 1010, Commander, U.S. SEVENTH Fleet and his

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.

It is often said that the Non Commissioned Officer is the backbone of the United States Army. The truth is respect is the true backbone of the United States Army. Not just respect, but mutual respect. Without mutual respect the Army and all Military would fail in its mission. However, mutual respect alone is still not enough. It is all of the core values that stem from respect. These build together the necessary building blocks of leadership and mutual respect.

According to FORSCOM G8, "Army leaders honor everyone’s individual worth by treating all people with dignity and respect. The leader who feels and gives the respect which is due to others cannot fail to inspire in them regard for himself. While he who feels, and hence manifests, disrespect toward others, especially his subordinates, cannot fail to inspire hatred against himself. Respect for the individual forms the basis for the rule of law, the very essence of what makes America. In the Army, respect means recognizing and appreciating the inherent dignity and worth of all people. This value reminds you that your people are your greatest resource."

commitment, and respect are all on my list of values and are aligned with our Army

In my current assignment, it is my responsibility to project and promote the Army’s leadership values every day. This role has significantly informed my more polished leadership philosophy in the last year. What I have found is that when I approach my work with the right mindset and regard myself as a leader in every moment, the actual tasks of any mission are simply accomplished at, or usually above, the standard. It is the most important elements of that mindset that I seek to discuss here: professionalism, trust, and service.

My personal beliefs and values are on par with the present health care policy in the United States (U.S.). I value and believe in compassion, empathy and respect. People have the right to access basic medical care when they are sick. So, there should be universal healthcare for the people at a cost that is affordable to them. The health care charge must be on the basis of income with a cap. The people who are under the poverty line should receive health care at free of cost. As the income level increases, there should be a reasonable increase in the cost. I have learned and believe in trying to save all lives, using the necessary resources. All lives are valuable to me. Nursing, being the care of people sick or well in all settings values the concepts of promotion of health, prevention of illness, caring the ill, disabled and the dying. Hence, the nurses believe in advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research and health policy-making (International Council of Nurses [ICN], 2015).

4. In addition to his main duties Petty Officer Gainer’s leadership qualities extend beyond the Command Center. Petty Officer Gainer understands that a good leader exemplifies the Coast Guard’s core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty at all times. Petty Officer Gainer is an active member of the Morale Committee, the Leadership and Diversity Advisory Council, and the Partnerships in Education Program. Since Petty Officer Gainer’s arrival Operation Specialist participation in extracurricular activities has increased

coherence between walk and talk as well as be very self-aware in relation to yourself (know your

My leadership vision is to have a strong connection between the core values and vision for where I want to be in the future. Leadership is truly based on your values. Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr. is the author of From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership (Jossey-Bass, April 2011). I will list his four common principles of values-based leadership. The first is self-reflection: To posse the ability to identify and reflect on what you stand for, what your values are, and what matters most to you. To be a values-based leader, you must be willing to look within yourself through regular self-reflection and strive for greater self-awareness. After all, if you aren’t self-reflective, how can you truly know yourself? If you don’t know yourself, how can you lead yourself? If you can’t lead yourself, how can you lead others?

“If you actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader” (John Quincy Adams, as cited in Forbes, 2014, p. 1). A leader is mentor, guiding others to their best. In this paper, I will reflect on my personal values and beliefs regarding leadership. Next, I will discuss a leader in my life that personally resonates with me. I will then discuss the attributes of my chosen leader and relate them to theory on leadership, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, group dynamics and peace and power concepts and identify the leadership style that my chosen leader embodies. Finally, I will discuss how my leadership philosophy and the newly acquired theory will impact my future career as a nurse.