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On my second deployment with 3/1 I met SgtMaj Island. He was a little different than my first SgtMaj. More "school circle" when it came to leadership.
One of the lessons he gave was on empowering young leaders (Corporals & Sergeants). Here is what I remember.
"If you have a Marine that is doing a good job, reward them. If they show up for formation, and they look good, let them know. If they are locked on let them know. One of the best ways you can do that, is to give them a day off."
"Don't do it on a Monday or a Friday, or when there is already an extended Liberty, because there are rules about that. But there's nothing wrong with letting someone have a day to themselves to take care of things. Just to unwind."
"Know the training schedule. Know what has to get done. And know if you can be without someone for the day. If so, cut someone loose. Make it a reward. Uncommon, but not rare."
"It will make others strive to do better. It sets up a healthy competition to do well, especially when your guys see that you are being fair about it."
Now, ignoring the reward aspect of this, I liked it philosophically, and conceptually because it set NCOs up for success or Failure on their own Merits. It gave them ownership.
I invite your opinions.
One of the lessons he gave was on empowering young leaders (Corporals & Sergeants). Here is what I remember.
"If you have a Marine that is doing a good job, reward them. If they show up for formation, and they look good, let them know. If they are locked on let them know. One of the best ways you can do that, is to give them a day off."
"Don't do it on a Monday or a Friday, or when there is already an extended Liberty, because there are rules about that. But there's nothing wrong with letting someone have a day to themselves to take care of things. Just to unwind."
"Know the training schedule. Know what has to get done. And know if you can be without someone for the day. If so, cut someone loose. Make it a reward. Uncommon, but not rare."
"It will make others strive to do better. It sets up a healthy competition to do well, especially when your guys see that you are being fair about it."
Now, ignoring the reward aspect of this, I liked it philosophically, and conceptually because it set NCOs up for success or Failure on their own Merits. It gave them ownership.
I invite your opinions.
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I have no issues with this. Rewarding good behavior is always a good way to get a repeat of that good behavior. Besides the military is going to get it's time out of you one way or another, giving time back is only fair. That is why we are paid by salary and not by the hour.
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LTC Paul Labrador
I would also add for leaders, take time to take care of yourself. As someone who has personally experienced job burnout, if you are not taking that that time, you are not doing anyone any good.
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Four thumbs up. I do that for my Drill Sergeants and when they come back, they return cocked, locked and ready to rock. THAT's what I'm talking about!
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CW5 Scott Montgomery, time is all military members most valued treasure. It was for me.
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