How do you lead; in civilian life?

SPC Margaret Higgins — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 12:41:05 -0400

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Aug 18 at 2016 12:47 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 12:47:52 -0400

With a loud commanding voice to hide my insecurities.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2016 12:48 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 12:48:01 -0400

Here you go with these great open-minded questions again.
Stay humble.
Help and share info whenever I can.
Listen to understand, not simply to respond.
Hold myself to a higher standard.
Don't judge for I don't know everything about someone's decision at any point and time.

What about you, SPC Margaret Higgins ?

Response by SrA Chris "Shadow" McGee made Aug 18 at 2016 12:57 PM

SrA Chris "Shadow" McGee — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 12:57:50 -0400

By example as often as possible. I prefer to never ask someone to do something I am not willing to do or have not done. I, like SGT Private RallyPoint Member , would like to hear your answer to this great question SPC Margaret Higgins .

Response by MSG Pat Colby made Aug 18 at 2016 1:14 PM

MSG Pat Colby — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:14:19 -0400

My Leading is easy nowadays. If I want the horses in the barn, I put some grain in a bucket and stand at the door and shake it. If I want the pigs back in the pen, I grab some leftovers and put them in the slop pan. The pigs will follow me anywhere. If I want the barn cats away from me, I squirt them with a squirt gun.

Response by PO1 Richard Cormier made Aug 18 at 2016 1:39 PM

PO1 Richard Cormier — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:39:09 -0400

Same way you should do in Military. By example. You can force, coerce, threaten, etc. but that only works for a very short time and gets the people to feel bitter and resentful.

Share praise, keep ass chewing private. Own the process with the workers, even if you did it by yourself. They will work harder for you than if you use their work to advance yourself.

Just my $0.02

Response by SGT David T. made Aug 18 at 2016 1:58 PM

SGT David T. — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:58:43 -0400

Only by example since I am just a worker bee now.

Response by SSG Michael Hale made Aug 18 at 2016 2:21 PM

SSG Michael Hale — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:21:26 -0400

I've had leadership positions in the Civilian Sector. I've volunteered with the American Legion and held several Leadership Positions

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Aug 18 at 2016 2:52 PM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:52:02 -0400

Keep the bar of excellence/expectations high.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2016 2:57 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:57:14 -0400

The answer to this question will depend on each individual definition of a leader or leadership. For me a leader is a person who is able to bring different minds together for a common goal. That common goal is usual the vision of a leader. Just because you are at a leader position does not make you a leader. So you can definitely lead in civilian life.

Response by CPL Anthony Slaughter made Aug 18 at 2016 4:26 PM

CPL Anthony Slaughter — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:26:11 -0400

By example. I work right alongside the guys I'm in charge of, and if there's ever a task that I would refuse to do myself, you can bet your life that you won't find any of my guys doing it either.

Response by Maj John Bell made Aug 18 at 2016 7:40 PM

Maj John Bell — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 19:40:59 -0400

I raise goats, so I lead with a bucket full of grain.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2016 2:13 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:13:09 -0400

I try to lead my team in my civilian job but... I have senior management that I am in conflict with and I occasionally run into a thin skinned THS employee... I try to remember they didn't do what I did and so it's not fair to hold them to that standard. I find it difficult at times, irritating, and at times when I know that we accomplished our tasks, pride in them.

I think I'm going to find employment elsewhere though, something not in management... I prefer getting my hands dirty than dealing with the shammers that are my management staff now.

Response by Pat McCracken made Aug 21 at 2016 1:35 AM

Pat McCracken — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 01:35:52 -0400

You lead by example. Always strive to be a role model no matter the job.

Response by SGT Christopher Nicholas made Aug 26 at 2016 12:41 AM

SGT Christopher Nicholas — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:41:57 -0400

Lead from the front
Set the standard, train to the standard and hold them to the standard
Cover and Move - Teamwork
Simple
Prioritize and Execute
Decentralized Command
Military leadership can work very well in civilian world

Response by CPL Sheila Lewis made Jun 10 at 2019 1:10 PM

CPL Sheila Lewis — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 13:10:39 -0400

you don't.