Is this leadership 101?

CSM Michael Lynch — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 14:12:09 -0500

A great article for those transitioning out soon. It is even a good read for those that have been out for a while most of your successful leaders utilize everything they did in the military to succeed in the outside world.

I just talked with a newly assigned LT today with a reserve unit, he need some information on one of his troops. I asked him a simple question after he told me the rank and last name of his troop, did a search and 108 came up in his area. I asked Sir what is his first name? This way I could narrow it down, he stated I should know that, shouldn't I? Yes Sir, along with his family members and email etc. We know what to do out here, be leaders and you will succeed. Salutes

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Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2015 2:23 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 14:23:50 -0500

I think it is Leadership 101, CSM Michael Lynch. I remember when I made E-5, I was so careful to have a book filled with this information about my Soldiers. We gathered lots of information back then (late 70s); I'm guessing all that info might not be allowed to be collected now, but the concept is still a good one. That forced me to get to know my troops. I knew them anyhow, because we were just a team (two per squad), but still.

The article makes some good points about ways to personalize leadership and show your personnel you care -- both in and out of the military.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2015 3:51 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 15:51:21 -0500

Great article CSM! Thanks so much for sharing!
Best,
Steve Cherry

Response by Elizabeth Malkin made Feb 18 at 2015 10:19 AM

Elizabeth Malkin — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 10:19:30 -0500

CSM Michael Lynch thanks for sharing this! This is a great article.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2015 5:04 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:04:11 -0500

It's important as leaders to know everything about our Soldiers. Not just about work, but their home life. It shows that you care for them and are willing to be there for them in their time of need. It use to be required to have a leader's book in most units. I think we need to go back to things like this and make it inspectable like when I was coming up through the NCO ranks.