What is a core value and belief that you have had to modify in effort to expand your leadership?

SFC Stephen King — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:59:01 -0400

Core values (what you aspire to)
Core beliefs (what you believe toi be true of yourself , others and the world)

Response by SGT Ben Keen made May 20 at 2015 4:01 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Wed, 20 May 2015 16:01:02 -0400

Why would a leader have to adjust his/her core values or beliefs to expand upon their leadership?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 4:19 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 16:19:36 -0400

I get what you are saying by this. I would say that we are all equals. That PVT is my equal just as is that COL or GEN. Sure we have more responsibility and authority. But that is never a reason to respect them any less. Their life is as valuable as mine. I don't take decisions that could put them in harms way lightly. I am no better than my lowest ranking soldier in my platoon. This will stay the same way no matter how far I make it in rank.

I didn't realize that from the start. I though soldiers were just there. A PVT was just some PVT that really didn't offer anything. I didn't see him as my equal due to my rank when I was NCO. I would promote and come to realize as a SSG how I was treated. Then thought of my soldiers and how they perceive things. To me it was an awaking of sorts. I have learned from that.

But on the same token if they make a mistake I should treat them as if I would have made that mistake. Crushing a soldier for making a mistake may not help all the time. If it was an honest mistake. I know I wouldn't want to happen to me.