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The 'personal leadership philosophy' exercise or journal, many of us have completed this formally, or as part of our own continuing education & development. So, here's the opportunity to refine, reflect, and share those nuggets of wisdom with the RP network, and the next generation of military leaders and thinkers. If you haven't thought about your leadership philosophy or committed it to writing, this is your chance to complete it, while helping others in the process, and perhaps receive vital feedback to take your leadership to the next level. This should be a great conversation, and will definitely get the creative thoughts flowing, so strap on your seatbelts folks, we're about to get this thing started; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!
Military Career
Philosophy
Mentorship
Leadership
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I believe in following the example Jesus lived as my philosophy for leadership. I believe in leading by example. When I was a district mechanic, I told all those below me that I would never ask them to do anything I have not, or am not doing now.
I believe a leader needs to have patience, knowing that somewhere in their life, someone had patience with them.
I believe those who are in leadership positions who believe it is all about "Being boss." are the dangerous leaders.
In addition, there are many at or near the bottom who do not realize those in charge have a much more difficult job than they have. And it can be lonely at the top.
I believe a leader needs to have patience, knowing that somewhere in their life, someone had patience with them.
I believe those who are in leadership positions who believe it is all about "Being boss." are the dangerous leaders.
In addition, there are many at or near the bottom who do not realize those in charge have a much more difficult job than they have. And it can be lonely at the top.
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LCpl Rick Ponton
I BELIEVE IN LEADING BY EXAMPLE TOO AND I AM A PEER SPECIALIST AND REHAB AIDE AND REPUBLICAN ACTIVIST AND I GIVE MY ALL FOR OTHER VETERANS
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LCpl Rick Ponton
LCPL IAM HERE TO LISTEN AND MAKE REQUEST AND EXPRESS POSITIVE FEELINGS AND TO EXPRESS UNPLEASANT FEELINGS
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DEAR MAJOR MARK W. BURNS HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT RUNNING FOR THE US SENATE????
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LCpl P, thank you for your confidence and support, it means a lot to maintain a connection with Marine brethren, although I think the USAF/R will probably keep me busy for the foreseeable future... but, then again, who knows, if the last 20-30 years have taught me anything at all, it's to 'never-say-never!' :) Thanks again for the kind words and the vote of confidence... Semper Fi! V/r B
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I think more folks with solid military experience should think about becoming politicians. Not every military member is cut out for politics, but I firmly believe that our political system would be in a much better state with more veterans in office.
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LCpl Rick Ponton
I DO NOT WANT TO JUMP THE CHAIN OF COMMAND AND I WILL PRAY FOR YOU SIR AND I WILL BLESS YOU SIR AND I WILL TRY MY BEST TO STAY WITHIN THE CHAIN OF COMMAND UNLESS IAM PROMOTED
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