What do you want from leaders?

2015-12-06T13:50:37-05:00

Info, opinions, standards, disapline, Speak your mind while keeping it professional

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 1:57 PM

2015-12-06T13:57:13-05:00

I want my leaders to set the standard then live by it themselves. As a soldier i hated when there was all this work to be done that we had to work late and the ncos would be chillin in there office.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 2:01 PM

2015-12-06T14:01:26-05:00

To help and fight for their Joes to be sent to necessary NCOES schools so they can promote and continue their Career progression.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 2:42 PM

2015-12-06T14:42:15-05:00

If your going to drop the privates and make them go to PT....do it with them. I can tell you from an E-3 perspective that when I do my push-up/sit-up drill and see the sergeant just standing there when there are other sergeants walking around critiquing it makes me furious. Basically, don't tell your troops to do something that you can't do yourself.

Response by SPC Makissa Lewis made Dec 6 at 2015 2:46 PM

2015-12-06T14:46:28-05:00

A person I can admire and aspire to be while providing the tools needed to surpass them.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 2:48 PM

2015-12-06T14:48:44-05:00

Consistency

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 2:49 PM

2015-12-06T14:49:14-05:00

How about real, apolitical, unquestionable LEADERSHIP!?!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 2:59 PM

2015-12-06T14:59:43-05:00

For them to take an interest in you. When you walk up and go "hey Sergeant, I got a problem/idea..." And they just look at you blankly and go "What do you want me to do about it?" That's kinda the wrong answer.

Other than that shield the Joes from the idiocy of LTs

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 3:03 PM

2015-12-06T15:03:17-05:00

How many of us would offer to stay late or sacrifice our lunch to provide help mentor or train a soldier or recieve training? Live up to the train to standard not to time.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 3:57 PM

2015-12-06T15:57:06-05:00

When I was in I expected my leadership to get us proper training. So we could perform our missions to our fullest potential

Response by SPC Mike Garcia made Dec 6 at 2015 4:33 PM

2015-12-06T16:33:12-05:00

From officer Corp to have an understanding about the structure of leadership from top to bottom aND vise versa some I have seen have no clue. Some were placed in command headed to Iraq with no.leadership skills what so ever newly promoted 1st lt with no clue how to command. From Nco to know your people and lead by example not that's just for you but NCIS are except from it. That's not leadership.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 4:45 PM

2015-12-06T16:45:20-05:00

Courtesy and respect. Share as much knowledge as possible. To guide me and my fellow soldiers. One team one fight. To no lose sight of this.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2015 1:16 PM

2015-12-07T13:16:00-05:00

How to work efficiently and use resources.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2015 6:38 PM

2015-12-07T18:38:31-05:00

I agree with the people below about dropping privates, in the no creed it says you wouldn't let your soldiers do anything that you yourself wouldn't do so when we get critiqued just show us how to do it correctly don't just tell us

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 5:58 AM

2015-12-08T05:58:11-05:00

I believe that some of the beat NCOs can still learn from their soldiers. I understand that you have and made the rank but that doesn't mean that you can blatantly disrespect people as if your rank is almighty. I've met good NCOs but I can say that I've only have 1 good NCO who I felt lived the creed of the non commissioned officer and helped the soldier. I honestly felt like he cared about what was going on in our lives (professionally and personally.) The other NCOs may be good NCOs but they are not good leaders. Very selfish and for themselves. Seems as though that inevitable 2166-8 is so important that they forget that part of the creed they took says that no one is more professional than they are. They're supposed to know their soldiers and never leave them uninformed. Communication is key and I feel alot of NCOs don't want to communicate at all and spring things on us (lower enlisted) right at the deadline. This has been a bit of a rant but I think living the creed is an important part. Not showing favoritism and bias as well

Response by SPC Joshua Dawson made Dec 8 at 2015 8:42 AM

2015-12-08T08:42:08-05:00

I wanted my leaders to treat me not just like a soldier but like I was actually a human being. Most of the bad experiences that I had in the five years that I served were a direct cause of my own NCOs and officers in my platoon.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2015 12:33 PM

2015-12-09T12:33:50-05:00

First and foremost, I want my leaders to actually LISTEN to me when I speak. I'm not stupid, and I am a human being. Up to this point, I have not had leaders that actually sit and listen. Second, I want my leaders to remember that they too, at one point, were where I am now. If they had poor leadership, then they should have learned to be better than them, and if they had good leaderhsip, they should follow that example. And finally, and least important (to me) but still helpful, I want my leaders to take an interest in me as an individual, not just my PT score. Quite frankly, no, I am not a PT stud. Never have been. It's not for lack of trying, but I'm just not a stellar athlete. I am a writer, a reader, artist, a muscician, a crack shot, and a compassionate dedicated soldier, and father. but my leadership has never known these things because they take no interest in me outside of "What's your PT score?" There is more to being a man, and even to being a soldier, than a damn PT score. Honestly, I think the PT score is the least important of all soldier skills, but it is the one that everyone puts the most focus on. I may not be a PT stud, but I can still do my job, and I can drag/carry a 240lb guy off the battlefield if I need to. Been there, done it, and can do it again if I need to. Who the hell cares if I don't have a 300 PT score?

Response by PFC James Franklin made Dec 10 at 2015 2:58 AM

2015-12-10T02:58:52-05:00

Personally, I needed a leader who was more concerned with actually leading than getting promoted. I needed someone who was willing to set aside the time to mentor a soldier instead of writing them up every five minutes. I needed someone who could put their money where their mouth is, not a constant stream of empty threats. My own failures as a soldier were due to my own immaturities, don't get me wrong, but I didn't get what I needed until it was far too late to matter.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 17 at 2015 7:42 PM

2015-12-17T19:42:58-05:00

I want the best leaders in every facet of the military.

Response by SPC Josh Hagen made Jan 3 at 2016 2:04 AM

2016-01-03T02:04:53-05:00

i had a very wise supervisor who once told me a great NCO will always be able to answer their soldiers question and if he cannot, then that NCO must be able to point his soldier in the right direction.
For example: a soldier is in need of help on his PT test. instead of telling him to simply try harder. you could go the extra mile and give him a nutrition plan and a work out schedule.
if you can't provide this kind of answer then point him in the direction of a person or group who can help. always stay involved with your soldiers and make sure you don't just go through the motions. every experience is a learning experience for new soldiers (fresh from AIT).
other soldiers (lower enlisted) with a little experience, it can be as simple as getting on the same page.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2016 12:37 PM

2016-01-03T12:37:02-05:00

A leader needs to be able to have an answer or solution to any problem a soldier may have. Sure the leader might not know it right at that moment, but they could always get back to you. It shows that theh care. They are willing to take the time to listen to you and get to know who you are. They will fight for you, and your needs as a soldier. A leader will correct you and show you what right is suppose to look like. They will reach you discipline and respect for the ones appointed over you. A soldier should be able to go their leader without hesitation or fear.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Jan 3 at 2016 12:45 PM

2016-01-03T12:45:29-05:00

Competence! I hope all that are asking for the Leadership to do , listen, care, etc. remember their posts here when they become leaders. Somehow I doubt it.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 2:35 AM

2016-01-07T02:35:06-05:00

Lead by example , and actually help soldiers that are advancing and improving themselves. To many times have I seen folks having to do stuff that their leader wouldn't do.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2016 12:37 AM

2016-01-17T00:37:39-05:00

I want my leaders to push me recommend schools and extra training. How to fill there shoes and I'm not just talking about the E5 or E6 the first sergeant as well as the commander. Let us know are rights stop trying to use fear to instile discipline so much. Make it where are career isn't thrown out the window cause of one mistake that is used as a fear tactic. Explain everything more and don't use mass punishment as the solution to every problem. Support the soldiers who are motivated to work and get the job done let them go home early after the task is done not keep them around with everyone else who didn't work. They get burnt out and just start acting like everyone else cause of this.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2016 7:30 PM

2016-02-21T19:30:21-05:00

To be reliable and trust worthy. Soldiers need ncos who are capable of teaching them how to do things and help them move up in the military. Not one who will always yell or belittle them for small mistakes. Need more seargants who are motivating soldiers not only when it comes to doing their mos but also during pt. You want your soldiers to wake up feeling good about coming to work and not feel like " ughh another day or wonder why they will be diciplined for today". Someone who can put out info ahead of time. Someone who we can trust not only with work issues but family issues. An nco who is capable of asking their soldiers "what do you want to do for pt today" or "how is your day", someone who is capable of asking the soldiers for opinions and taking it into consideration. Meaning, actually do some of the stuff they mention and not shut it down 100 percent of the time. As far as discipline, ncos need to learn to pull the soldier aside from people and close the door so others dont know whats going on.

Response by SPC Joyce Foster made Mar 13 at 2016 11:49 PM

2016-03-13T23:49:44-04:00

Leaders need to be honest first. They shouldn't be afraid to hurt your feelings. Being professional but letting your troops know you are also a sounding board in case you need them is crucial.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2016 1:47 PM

2016-05-12T13:47:07-04:00

I want awards and favorable actions (schools etc) to be given to those who deserve them. Not to favorites.

Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2016 3:59 PM

2016-08-22T15:59:52-04:00

I didn't know what I wanted from leadership until the day I got a PSG that would go red in the face over dumb stuff rolling down from higher than him (PL) and got us out of doing really mundane, redundant tasks and train events. At that point, a NCO who goes to bat for his soldiers regardless if he's a 180PT stud or the next CSM material makes me believe in what we are doing and is what actually got me out of that lower enlisted mindset "just a job" and started to work for my own stripes.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2016 8:57 AM

2016-09-14T08:57:41-04:00

Personally, I enjoy having leaders that are human beings. I enjoy being an excellent soldier for my NCO, but also being able to talk about our weekend plans or opinions on certain events. Also, being able to guide and show your soldier the ropes is a huge advantage and paves the way for him/her to be a potential leader.