What is rewarding about your current position or about being a leader?

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:00:01 -0500

All the branches of the military are engaged in this site and I am curious to see what it is about your job or position that you enjoy, love or find rewarding.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2013 2:00 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:00:27 -0500

As a Battalion Motor Sergeant, I enjoy training my subordinates on the "bigger picture" of maintenance operations. I feel that, if Junior enlisted / NCO's understand the bigger picture of the maintenance science, they will work harder and more effectively because they understand the purpose. It is rewarding to me when I train or teach someone (or platoon) something new and I love the "ahh I get it" look after it makes sense.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2013 2:20 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:20:08 -0500

Being a 1SG is the second most rewarding job I have ever had next to being a Drill Sergeant. I am at the center of everything coming in my unit and going out. One of the greatest responsibilities managing personnel in a company of over 300 personnel is both exhausting and humbling. What I have enjoyed about being a HQs 1SG more than a rifle 1SG is the mix of MOS'. I have learned more about maintainers like yourself, medics, support soldiers, and how to utilize the staff to accomplish my commander's missions.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2013 2:37 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:37:31 -0500

Being a Team Leader in the rank of SPC is a rewarding challenge, because I got to learn to be a leader not by the rank but my position and I still have a lot more to learn about leadership.

I enjoy to lead my team by example in every task or mission, I see some Team Leaders in the rank of sergeant that task their soldiers and only supervise and do not put hands on the task or mission, I enjoy to go out there and work hard with my team even if it is a detail about police calling the parking lot or motor pool.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Dec 26 at 2013 2:48 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:48:45 -0500

During my last tour to Iraq in 2006, I served as the Company Personnel NCOIC. In that position, I was responsible for a lot of things but none more rewarding that ensuring that the Soldiers who were working so hard to ensure voice and data communications remained solid, was making sure their day-to-day stuff was squared away. I enjoyed organizing the R&R Leave and Passes and took a lot of time to ensure that if a Soldier had a special event going on back home that I got that SM back home in time. I wasn't always successful in doing that but I sure as heck tried.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2013 2:57 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:57:04 -0500

I get a great feeling of accomplishment knowing that I can have a direct impact on a Soldier's life. I know that from the moment they come to my platoon I can mold them and help shape them and that is going to last a lifetime. Some leaders do not care about their Soldiers but I pride myself on being able to take care of them.

Response by BG David Fleming III made Apr 2 at 2015 4:43 PM

BG David Fleming III — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:43:10 -0400

The most rewarding thing I've taken from being a leader is an acceptance of my limits, learning I can't do it all! Delegation is a must as you move higher in the chain. Trust but verify! Additionally, I find it rewarding to set boundaries and sticking to them! Doing so, provides clearer meaning and cuts down no confusion in the ranks. Your soldiers know what is acceptable and what is not.