My Leadership Philosophy

Officers are taught to lead by example which means learning from the officers who came before them. As a leader in the army, a solider is constantly watched and must uphold the army core values at all times. Setting a good example for the young, non commissioned officers (NCOs) in the battalion is vital to the battalions cohesion and morale. In order to lead by example an officer is taught different leadership styles to incorporate in the field For instance, participating leadership style is especially appropriate when there is time receive input, information, and recommendations of your subordinates. The primary goal of the army is to develop the leaders of tomorrow. Leadership can always be improved on throughout life.

You can’t just mold or shape yourself on just three. It takes a little part from each principle to become a better leader. It also takes some fine tuning on your on to figure out you style of leadership. Not every soldier will react the same way to each situation. That why as leader we are continually learning and going through leadership development.

As an officer in the United States Army, one is charged with leading soldiers, this is no simple task and comes with its fair share of difficulties. The difficulty of this task is no excuse for reckless behavior nor is it an excuse for overbearing standards. An officer should expect the best from his soldiers, but one must not act in a way that Sobel did by expecting the impossible. A way in which one prevents this from happening is clear communication with the chain of command and self-discipline. An officer must possess the self-discipline and self-regulation when he is dealing with anyone, especially his own soldiers. It is very important to set a maintainable bar for his soldiers to reach, and only when there is a clear deviance from these standards should an officer take action.

It is imperative that subordinates trust their leaders otherwise; there is a strong probability that while they may gain compliant responses to orders, they will not gain the commitment that is truly required. The second principle of Mission Command philosophy is to “Create a shared understanding”. This is an important principle because all

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.

“All Soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership; I know my Soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own; I will communicate consistently with my Soldiers and never leave them uninformed; I will be fair and impartial when recommending rewards and punishment (US Army).” These are excerpts from the Army’s basic mission statement. When Leaders within my organization follow this guidance, you earn the respect to influence those around you.

In the military the most obvious form of communication is verbal communication. Yet it is often one of the most challenging leadership skills because it is so easy to say, but not so easy to do. Effective communication is far more than a one-way street that starts with the leader. As a leader, you must inspire others through your words and actions. And before you speak, make sure you listen and observe your audience it is as important as the message you're delivering. You must also be an active listener to your soldier's to show that you care and your there for them no matter the circumstances. Being able to listen to your soldiers, being able respond to questions and concerns, having an open communication with soldiers and superiors builds trust make a constant effort to keep all soldiers informed and mission

The hinge pin on which my leadership philosophy relies, is patience. I could not be a mentor without patience. The ability to communicate patiently and openly to ensure that my Soldiers understand, allows me to develop and mold them into future NCOs. Furthermore, without patience with myself, I lack flexibility. I would not

I believe that my leadership philosophy is built on the fact that I am both a Soldier and Army Civilian. I have seen both sides of this coin therefore it has made me more aware of Soldiers as people and not Soldiers to lead. My leadership philosophy is based on the following principles; trust, communication, pursuit of knowledge, progress and respect. We are all complex individuals so for our mission to succeed, we must be able to communicate with each other to build a strong work family.

The foundation of leadership is mutual respect and caring. As a unit, we need to care for one another. NCOs must care for Soldiers, Soldiers must care for their battle buddies, and Officers must care for the unit as a whole. Use the chain of command to resolve issues at the lowest level possible, but know that my door is always open should you need anything. I am always willing to talk to a Soldier. However, do not mistake my kindness for softness. Our mission is simple – provide excellent preventive medicine services to prevent disease non-battle injury – and we are all in service to this mission.

As senior leaders, we should ensure that Soldiers are taught discipline to mature and grow in their required skills and knowledge. Once a Soldier becomes insubordinate, a leader should correct the issue before it becomes a

My leadership philosophy is my bible. The three leadership characteristics firmness, fairness, and consistency are the building blocks I have used to achieve my philosophy of leadership. MGySgt Donald D. Dewitt set me on the course to becoming the leader I am today. How I became that leader was a combination of trial and error, observing others, and receiving sound advice from Marines I

I base my leadership philosophy as a professional and a non-commissioned officer on having many leaders of varying quality through my career, but most were far from ideal. Above all else, I believe in the idea of “Soldiers first, mission always.” I lead from the front, and I also believe that effective communication is essential to quality leadership. These core beliefs drive me as an individual, contribute to my effectiveness to train and lead Soldiers, and underscore my expectations of my peers and seniors. Soldiers are our most important tool to fight and win in an ever-changing environment.

Leadership is not a position I strive for but one that I find myself in. By living the Army Values and gaining confidence through experience, I have come to find that I have more responsibility, not only to myself, but to others who have come to trust me. General Colin Powell has 18 lessons in leadership principles, there are a few that stand out and have helped to prepare me for my new position as a Warrant Officer.

My leadership philosophy is all about people, to elaborate on this principle I believe that Soldiers are the Army’s most precious assets as a fighting force. I believe that leadership is treating Soldiers with respect to influence them in order to achieve their full potential and strive to provide them with mentoring along the way.