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I recently delivered a short professional development session on this very topic. The information was very well received and I was able to use some very raw, and real data to support the session in that I used myself as the basis for the session (not known to audience until after session). I did a lot of research and read a number of manuals and articles on the subject and still, I could not really nail down a concise definition. I believe there are many descriptions of what engaged leadership can be but I am not certain that there is a definition of what it is. Thoughts?
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Engaged leadership is merely taking a hands on and proactive role in leading your element. It can be simple or even complex; but the key is the role that the leader takes. The leader takes the time to understand and communicate the who, what, when, where, why and the how of the task. Identifying and correcting the problems along the way. All the while understanding the limitations and shortcomings of the team and resources. In short it is an effective leader.
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Engaged leadership is being there for your soldiers. It is much more than being in your office or being physically there. It is being there to identify where your unit has a short coming and you being there to help address it. You may not be the answer but if you were engaged you will know who to put where to fix it. It is also being there when they succeed so you can give accolades to your soldiers, maybe put them in for an award. It is knowing why a soldier is hurting and he is not himself. You should be able to be there for that soldier. They may not be asking for help but I am going to give it anyway.
At the end of he day it is being the leader that your soldiers look up to. When a soldier goes out of their way to greet you or when they know, no matter how bad it is, that when you arrive you will lead them to success and victory. At least to me it is.
At the end of he day it is being the leader that your soldiers look up to. When a soldier goes out of their way to greet you or when they know, no matter how bad it is, that when you arrive you will lead them to success and victory. At least to me it is.
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Well put Sir. Engaged leaders are often sought out as mentors, even after their Soldiers or themselves have moved on. They care, show compassion, exhibit drive, and posses knowledge.
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Engaged leadership, is being an active participant in leadership be it in your unit or base. In this case the leadership is more important that the engaged part. I believe that leadership is always being engaged, so it's almost saying the same thing twice.
If you are in a leadership position and not engaged is it leadership?
If you are in a leadership position and not engaged is it leadership?
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I agree with your thought process on that. I think a large part of being engaged also means being available. We may not stay in our uniforms 24 hours a day, in garrison at least, but we are still leaders and Soldiers will still have needs for your leadership at all hours and on any given day.
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