What was your BEST leadership position and why?

I have had the pleasure of serving in some pretty awesome jobs throughout my career but the best job in the United States Army (for enlisted) is without any doubt....drum roll please.......DRILL SERGEANT.  In a period of time we took young men and women from all different walks of life, from all different parts of the country and taught them some of the most important life skills needed to survive in today’s ever changing world.  We get young men and women fresh off drugs and alcohol.  We get young men and women from broken homes, abusive homes, and from the streets.  We get them from blue collar families and we get them from very rich families and yet the goals that we have as Drill Sergeants are never changing.  Our goal was to take these patriots and warriors and teach them everything we can in a short amount of time while giving them confidence and dedication not only to the Army but to their comrades and friends alike.  The Drill Sergeant is a parent, teacher, mentor, counselor, investigator, comedian, MD, legal advisor, financial advisor, supreme authority on all things all the time.  I have never worked so hard or so long for so many and totally enjoyed it.  Plus you get to wear the coolest looking albeit most uncomfortable hat on the planet. 

A squad leader hands down. The direct leadership impact you have on your soldiers give you  a chance to help them mold themselves into profesional, and great leaders. while setting them up for success. It still amazes me the impact a Squad leader can have on a soldier.