The American television series, M*A*S*H was a popular program based on a United States Army Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in the Korean War. There were several characters who were leaders, very different yet each, in his own way, was a leader. There are several leadership styles, however Colonel Sherman T. Potter, utilized both the bureaucratic and democratic leadership styles to lead and guide the M*A*S*H 4077th unit successfully during a very difficult time. This paper will discuss the different aspects of the democratic leadership style and how Sherman Potter applied them as commanding officer of the unit as well as how different leadership styles are effective in different circumstances. In the second episode of season four, Colonel Potter arrives to take over command of the 4077th (MASH TV, Episode Season 4, Episode 2, “Change of Command” (2017). As he is introduced to his officers early in the episode, he exhibits the typical bureaucratic demeanor expected of a military officer following rules. Potter begins his tenure by communicating with his immediate subordinates, officers Hawkeye Pierce, B. J. …show more content…
Both coaching and counseling are important skills for supervisors. While both skills require good listening skills, counseling is more familiar because it is used to improve an employee’s performance. However, coaching is used to guide an employee who is already doing a good job. As discussed before, in the M*A*S*H episode, Colonel Potter coached B. J. Hunnicutt during a surgery procedure when Hunnicutt needed some reassurance to affirm his abilities. Often, supervisors fail to listen or pay attention to a subordinate and turn a coaching situation into a counseling session by trying to show an employee how to do a job differently or better when the employee actually needed someone to reassure them that they were doing the job
The intention of this paper is to introduce my leadership philosophy. I will start off defining leadership as well as explaining my leadership philosophy. I will then share a summary of an interview with a Squadron Commander about a difficult situation that he needed to use his philosophy to work through and analyze how my philosophy applies to the same situation followed by a brief summary.
Independent of the Army and country you serve, leadership is always an important subject. There are many civilian books and military manuals talking about leadership. The United States Army divides the subject leadership in three levels. These levels are Direct Leadership, Organizational Leadership, and Strategic Leadership. In this paper, the focus will be only about the first two levels. According with you rank, you will work more in one of these levels. Because of that, most part of time there is not much interaction between higher-level leaders and lower level leaders. Despite the limited interaction between higher level leaders like Brigade commanders with the lower level leader like company commander it’s not affect a satisfactory mission accomplishment.
The movie “Twelve O’ Clock High” is a case study in the application of leadership theory during World War Two. Gregory Peck portrays Brigadier General Savage, a United States Army Air Force officer thrust into a situation that requires a maximum effort both on the ground and in the air as he attempts to re-invigorate an undisciplined, anxiety ridden, and ineffective combat unit. Throughout the movie we observe Peck’s character employing a variety of leadership methods, but ultimately discovering that true combat effectiveness and cohesion is accomplished through a
It is important that early on in the coaching relationship ownership of the problem or opportunity passes to the employee. For this reason language such as, "here is what I would like you to do," should be replaced by, "how would you like to address this?" Assumptions of deeply committed self-management from an employee with low self-esteem, however, are akin to building a house on quicksand.
This paper will briefly analyze the case study— Rebecca S. Halstead: Steadfast Leadership, and examine General Rebecca Halstead 's career history and how through her personal attributes, skills, experiences and challenges she developed into a successful leader and commander in the U.S. Army. Although General Halstead faced a number of challenges during her career, this paper will focus primarily on her leadership style and philosophy specifically with leading teams and dealing with difficult bosses.
Coaching is another role of a leader. The definition of coaching is "one who instructs or trains" (Coaching, 2017). For example, a coach will not only provide training, but also advise and provide guidance. To put this role into perspective, imagine a Soldier on a firing range. The soldier has been trained to successfully fire that weapon, but with coaching, they will be guided to sharpen their fundamental skills, thus improving their
A coach or mentor can help to give guidance and support as challenges are faced, assisting staff in negotiating challenging situations with increased confidence.
This paper on Leadership will compare the primary differences and characteristics between the tactical leader and the organizational leader. I will provide you with the basics for development, characteristics, and the fundamentals that help guide and influence each leader’s style and how they influence Soldiers to follow them. Leaders at all levels demonstrate their values, knowledge, skills, and abilities in many different means and methods in
Coaching is a useful way to develop people’s skills and abilities, and of boosting performance. It can also help deal with issues and challenges before they become major problems. Coaching typically begins with a personal interview with the employee to assess the situation, review current opportunities and challenges. After the interview, priorities for action are established along with specific desired outcomes. Individuals may also be asked to complete specific action items in a certain period of time that support the achievement of desired goals. Resources may also be provided such as articles, checklists and assessments.
I am Joseph Maruska, I am currently a Major in the United States Air Force. This essay will introduce you to my personal command philosophy. It will also summarize and analyze a brief interview recently conducted with a current squadron commander using my own leadership philosophy as a guide. Throughout this essay I will draw upon my own personal experiences and thoughts, lessons discussed throughout the Leadership and Command Course, as well the discussion with a current squadron commander. Leadership and command styles come in many different forms and there is not necessarily a correct or incorrect way to lead depending on your organization or current turn of events. This essay is simply my thoughts after being in the Air Force for the last eleven years.
It is apparent that coaching has an enormous role in sustaining and creating well built workplaces and great organizations. Coaching is the process of assisting people develop their ability to think about things such as people, relationships, problems and their future. It is obvious that coaching helps people get through issues. Coaching helps people concentrate on the things they struggle on. Coaching helps them overcome those issues.
The United States Army has changed their philosophy on leadership and managing their personal. The days of having leadership oversee and dictate every detail of the mission are in the past. Due to changing environments and decentralized operations, leaders have to become adaptive, innovative, and make a sound judgment decision to be successful ("ADP 6-22 Army Leadership", 2012). Captain Gary Harber is the commander for Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) in the 194th Armor Brigade. In the following pages, Harber's background information will be discussed, explore his innovate leadership style, examine changes to the organization's culture, and describe the writer's reflection on this assignment.
Susan M. Heathfield a Human Resource expert states that “the goal of performance coaching is not to make the employee feel badly, or show how much Human Resource professional or supervisor knows. The goal of coaching is to work with the employee to solve performance problems and improve the work of the employee, the team, and the organization.
Leadership, according to the Army doctrine, represents individuals’ ability to influence people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization (“Leadership” FM 6-22). However, the varying characteristics of individuals that the Army attracts may instill this doctrine in many different ways, leading to different representations of leadership. Some individuals choose to lead their subordinate in a stern matter, only displaying matured emotions and a “tough-loving” attitude to guide them in the right direction. Others
Coaching is the art of facilitating another person’s learning, development and performance. Through coaching people are able to find their own solutions, develop their own skills and change their own behaviors and attitudes.