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I think we all agree that there are many different factors that makes up a good leader. Tactical and technological knowledge, the ability to remain claim under pressure, the list goes on and on. Today, I saw this image on LinkedIN and it got me to thinking. As leaders in the military and those of us continuing to lead efforts in our different areas we call home; we have all been in situations were some would find it easier to just complain (thinking back to that post the other day about the Marine complaining about only getting 2 hot meals a day while in Afghanistan). Some of the best leaders I served with were able to say "yes the situation sucks but..." and pushed the team to improve the situation when possible.
This is one trait within a leader that I sometimes think gets overlooked. We like to focus on the tactical and technological stuff which is great and needs to be focused on but what other things do you think get over looked? Any examples of how those things were put into practice by a certain NCO or officer you served with?
This is one trait within a leader that I sometimes think gets overlooked. We like to focus on the tactical and technological stuff which is great and needs to be focused on but what other things do you think get over looked? Any examples of how those things were put into practice by a certain NCO or officer you served with?
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I think the quiet professional image is important. I'm not a big fan of all this yelling and "false motivation" that some rely on. Certain people just have that charismatic demeanor that draws people to them and makes them want to follow them.
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SGT Ben Keen
You brought a great point Cadet. While yes, there are times when yelling is needed, you need to know when to yell and when to talk. This was one lesson I had to learn as a young SGT. Thankfully, I had a great 1SG who mentored me and showed me how sometimes yelling, while gets your voice heard, doesn't always mean you are understood and your message received.
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SFC David Drury
Lol, i wasnt a yeller.. but if i looked at em with that look of disappointment. You could see the hurt on their eyes. And they followed me to hell and back
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Lead by example. Know when to hold em, know when to fold em, know when to run, lol..be strict but fair, them bastards are trying their best to kill all of us. Show compassion when needed, be forceful when warrented. If something is broke, dont bitch about it unless you come forward with a salution.. every now and then, take a breath with your soldiers and look around at your surroundings and where in the world you might be. Those 20 years go by fast
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