Military Leadership Development

The main points of this article relate to the changing nature of warfare (think terrorism and advancements in technology) and the adjustments military leaders are obliged to make. Hence, according to the article, leaders must: a) be trained in critical thinking skills; b) be "committed to life-long [and self-directed] learning"; c) be willing to take the initiative to "diagnose" their goals, needs,

When an organization wants to better and improve itself the leadership is the most important resource available. They are the rock of the organization and the engine that pulls the weight of the cars. In order for the organization to help grow a comprehensive leadership development plan must be established and used. A leader can make or break the organization as they are the ones that make things happen or let things fail. This paper will discuss how the Mississippi Army National Guard (MSARNG) can grow their leadership by creating a new leadership development plan using new strategies and objective.

The 2014 Army Strategic Guidance directs the U.S. Army to remain the most highly trained and professional military force in the world. Based on the 2014 Army Strategic Planning Guidance, the U.S. Army has the responsibility to train its junior officers in strategy trough the domains of leader development. First at Institutional training, then during their operational assignments and third during the facilitation of leader self-development. This essay explains how the three domains of leader development nest strategic training for junior officers starting at the institutional training domain.

Despite all the adversities that you’ll face, the path of success is paved with gold. If you’re willing to do whatever it takes and really follow through on your dreams, you will make it happen. Being in the military for over 12 years, I firmly believe that there’s some requirements of a leader and if you this requirements, you will be able to do the things that you’ve always wanted to do at the highest level and dominate no matter what. The first tip is to have a strong health. No matter what others say, you always have to promote your health. You always have it in control, whether dieting or exercising you have to be intense top shape if you wat to be a superior leader. In most cases, a reliable leader should be able to lift up a box, touch

The United States (US) Army has prided itself on the ability to make members overcome extreme obstacles and deliver success despite adversity through a main principle, leadership. Since 1775, leaders in the Army have had many obstacles but some of the greatest obstacles seem to come from their own decision makers, the US government. In 2013, the Army faced yet again another obstacle federal budget sequestration.

1. Currently there is a lack of leadership development courses in place for junior enlisted

Leadership is a trait that is developed over time by skillfully executing the mission, learning from past mistakes, and not being afraid to make the tough decisions. Once mission expertise is achieved, the role shifts into ensuring those who follow can take over the operational responsibilities of the mission. The expert previously described focuses on the people who are now filling the role he or she once held; this expert now ensures that those following receive the training they need, are mentored in their roles as a developing leader, and that their accomplishments are dutifully noted, even awarded when needed. The question of how to be an effective leader is developed as various skills observed from those who lead before. Whether it is the spelled out leadership philosophy of Captain Byron Black, Sector Upper Mississippi River who clearly stated “Take Care, Prepare, and Execute the Mission”, or the claim that following Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs by Commander Lynn Keopke, Marine Safety Office Chicago, or the dos and don’ts of personal interaction observed from Chief Boatswains Mate Thomas Wilson, of Coast Guard Station Niagara, leadership characteristics are developed and refined over time.

The United States military has provided an integration of power to advance and defend the country’s values, objectives, and interest throughout history. Some values include training foreign military to strengthen their security forces to support their independence, responding and providing humanitarian aid such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and protecting the globe through sustained operations in war on terrorism. The U. S. military currently has 1,341,441 service members from all five branches—Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard according to the Department of Defense (DoD). With over a million of people in the military, there is a high demand for strong leadership to manage their personnel and meet the mission requirements. Although there has been a long history of great leadership in the military, toxic leadership exist and this behavior is negatively related to mission, command, and personnel readiness.

The research methods chosen is based on the military perfecting methods to develop and culture effective leaders. From the first day of training, a soldier is in a transition of his/her perception of reality about becoming an effective leader of soldiers. Not all in the armed forces will be able to achieve this, but those soldiers with the ability to lead will normally be promoted to demonstrate their leadership ability within their military service. An effective leader must possess the quantities and characteristics that will demonstrate the guidance necessary to get the job done. A leader must have the support of the organization for a common goal or outcome; be able to delegate his or her authority to those who have the skills and expertise

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Within this proposed study, the hypothesis presents a relationship between leaders who identify with specific traits and higher employee satisfaction rates on the military installations. The null hypothesis shows how the existence of favorable leadership traits does not affect employee satisfaction rates. The dependent variable is the satisfaction of the Airmen participating while the independent variable is the desirable leadership traits recorded through the study.

Adaptive leadership is becoming widespread in the United States Army amongst junior officers in leadership positions that require quick thinking and innovation. Leonard Wong discusses how the versatile and unpredictable enemy and situations in Iraq produces adaptable junior officers. These officers are learning to make decisions under chaotic conditions and are becoming more mentally agile. The Army is changing. The Army is transforming its capabilities in the war in Iraq to be effective and successful. General Schoomaker states that we will not accomplish our goals as a nation in the 21st century unless our Army becomes much more agile but with the capacity for long term, sustained level of conflict. The Army is in the process of

Political and interpersonal skills often lay down the ground for how a leader is able to relate and communicate with both team members in the military world as well as stakeholders in the civilian world, for example, political leaders. A leader can only lead well if their team members listen to them and follow their orders as instructed (Creutzfeldt, Hedman, & Felländer-Tsai, 2016). Project management skills, on the other hand, are needed when it comes to planning an attack and organizing the teams into different entities and delegating duties to them (Maratou, Chatzidaki, & Xenos, 2016). A leader who is equipped with these skills through exposure to simulated environments is better equipped to undertake military planning in the real world than one without, and this explains why the virtual world will remain an excellent training

While enlisted in the military I was in charge of several firemen within my work center. I ensured they arrived to work on time and completed daily tasks. Most people would consider this position as a leadership role. However, I viewed it as more time management and personnel management. My most influential role occurred once I exited the military. I worked as an assistant boxing coach for at-risk youth. My specific job requirements were to teach basic boxing fundamentals and exercise programming. Nonetheless, I took it upon myself to incorporate goal setting. Most of them would set their goal to win a certain championship or to achieve a knockout in their next fight. Since our control of the outcome is rather limited, I encouraged children

Many people have challenges with recognizing their strengths and weaknesses to develop into better leaders. In the military, we are constantly evaluated on a myriad of attributes and critiqued on how we can grow into better leaders. However, analyzing ones leadership strengths and weaknesses is one of the most arduous tasks that I have been assigned in some time. To become the type of leader ones aspires to be takes constant reflection, critiquing, and bruised egos. In the paragraphs that follow, I will attempt to dissect my leadership style, the strengths and weaknesses in my style and how I may improve to become a better leader.