What is my leadership philosophy? Over twenty years ago, I raised my right hand and took an oath of office by which I swore to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.” I, [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God. 5 U.S.C. §3331 I took this oath freely and without reservation because I come from a long line military service, as my father was an …show more content…
In a broader sense, the Warrior Ethos is a way of life that applies to our personal and professional lives as well. It defines who we are and who we aspire to become. https://www.army.mil/values/warrior.html My leadership philosophy is based on a set of values that I try to model and expect others to aspire to and attain. While I have never been in a supervisory position, I believe leaders often stand in front but rather leads from within and true leadership transcends any position on an organizational chart. Above all, I believe that the two most important assets of a leader are sound vision and impenetrable integrity. I hold all leaders, including myself to the highest standards with respect to these two …show more content…
They do not place themselves at the center; they place others there. They do not seek attention of others; they give their attention to others. They do not focus on satisfying their own aims and desires; they look for ways to respond to the needs and interests of their constituents. They are not self-centered; they are constituent-centered. (p. 28) Over my twenty-year career, the core aspects of my leadership philosophy have been constant while other parts evolved with me, as I changed jobs and responsibilities and while I matured and gained new perspectives. Mahatma Gandhi said it best, “You have to be the change that you want to see in the world.” In keeping with the military’s practice of conducting after action reviews after military exercises, I hope my written leadership philosophy will become a contract to keep me in check and ensure I “walked the talk.” This assignment not only afforded me an opportunity to examine what I believe, but it also gave me the opportunity to put the pieces of my philosophy together in a coherent manner to let others know about me and how I
“With liberty and justice for all” is undoubtedly one of the most commonly spoken phrases in America. Unfortunately, when most Americans speak this phrase, the meaning does not carry through. This closing line from The Pledge of Allegiance, written by Francis Bellamy, aims to show how society during the 1900s needed to be inspired and more actively patriotic (Deppner). With this pledge Bellamy intended to instill the American citizens with a sense of pride and satisfaction in their country.
This paper explores Army Doctrine Publication 6-22 (APD 6-22), Army Doctrine Reference Publication 6-22 (ADRP 6-22) and the army web site Center for the Army Profession and Ethos (CAPE) on developing the character of Army Professionals. Through developing character the Army will be successful in war as well as on the home front. The importance of developing and strengthening the character of Soldiers and Army Civilians are widely recognized in American military history, discussed in professional journals, and cited in Army doctrine (Brigadier General Willard M. Burleson III, 2016). Soldiers and Civilians that work for the United States Military have to make tough and concise decisions on a daily basis. The Army has been trusted to accomplish
Our current commander instituted his personal leadership philosophy last summer and has an expectation for all leaders to champion his organizational vision and goals. I ensured everyone in my section had a solid understanding of his leadership philosophy, as well as the new organizational vision and goals. I also posted them in our office for quick reference and review the information during our weekly staff meetings. This helps to ensure we, as an office, are supporting the values of the
“Though battlefields will change, and capabilities evolve, history will tell us that true victory will come from the individual Marine. A Marine will strive to overcome obstacle and the warrior spirit to fight against all odds”, General Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Mission First, Marines Always is the basic principle of leadership however, the Marine Corps must modernize its leadership capabilities of providing quality troop development, unit cohesion, and retention rates to improve performance in mission accomplishment. MCDP 7, The Nature of Learning states, “Marines who understand the key learning principles and continuously seek opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and the proper attitudes throughout their careers will develop wisdom that enables success in battle.” We as leaders need to encourage our
Through the past 11 years that I have been an enlisted Soldier, I have seen the value of leadership and the effect good and poor leadership can have on Soldiers and
JFK’s Inaugural Speech As a leader of a powerful country, American presidents have to be able to use their words to convey meaning to the public. President John. F. Kennedy was the thirty-fifth president to be elected and was also the youngest president to be elected at the time. During the time he was elected, it was a time of turmoil throughout the entire world.
Influential leaders balance the long-term needs of the Army, the near-term and career needs of their subordinates, and the immediate needs of their unit's mission (1). The Army Leader Development Strategy states that "successful leaders recognize that continually developing their subordinate leaders is the key to the long-term health of the Army" (5). [1] The Army intends to develop its soldiers in the operational, institutional, and personal domains (2). These domains allow individual soldiers to control their career development with the guidance of their chain of command and the Army progressively and sequentially. The fundamental truth is that soldiers accomplish tasks because they do not want to let each other down (1).
1. My philosophy of leadership is about collaboration and teamwork. Respecting and treating everyone the same, is key to supporting a good team atmosphere. I believe when a leader puts effort and care into assisting others, then their peers and followers will naturally want to support them. It is also important for a leader to recognize, that advocacy must never become so important that the critical elements of leadership are neglected (e.g. policy enforcement, command support, etc...).
Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States and one of the greatest people of the country. We all know him as a courageous person who proved that “great men are not born great, they grow great.” His speech “Duties of American Citizenship” took place in January 26, 1883 in the time when he was a member of New York State Assembly. It describes the reasons why every citizen of the country should participate in the political process. Politic has always been considered as an activity which does not affect ordinary people.
Among these five characteristics; military expertise, honorable service, trust, esprit de corps, and stewardship of the profession, I believe that military expertise and stewardship of the profession are the two characteristics that make a leader excel in the presence of their peers. ADRP 1 defines military expertise as, “Military expertise is the design, generation, support, and ethical application of land power, primarily in unified land operations, and all supporting capabilities essential to accomplish the mission in defense of the American people”. In order to gain trust from your subordinates for them to follow your guidance, a leader must have military expertise. Without being an expert in your field, subordinates will not trust your guidance provided unto them. ADRP 1 defines Stewardship of the Profession as, “Stewardship is the responsibility of Army professionals to ensure the profession maintains its five essential characteristics now and into the future”.
My philosophy paper will help guide my actions, behaviors, and thoughts. I feel that you can always change who you are as a leader and that your philosophy can change as you begin to grow and understand yourself
These are just a few of the army values and how they play an important part in an effective leader and follower’s day to day
From my point of view , Leadership has more to it than I can possibly imagine. I define leadership as the art of enabling a group of people get to a specific destination. As a leader your main focus was to enable your followers lead theselves. As i think deeper i realise a person cannot choose to be a leader. I think a lot of the time people take on leadership positions without knowing.
Leadership There lot of meaning will come to our mind when we hear the word "leadership". For example it will be a Political leader, an explorer, cutting or an executive that is developing his planning of company's management to beat the competition. Leaders assist themselves and others to do the proper things. They decide orders, create an exciting vision, and build something new.
Through self-reflection and academic readings, I have discovered that I identify with three different leadership theories. During the first meeting in a Strength Based Leadership class, we were asked to write our leadership history. The class then began an ongoing exploration of various leadership theories. Upon reviewing my leadership history from the first class and synthesizing the information from the theories that were examined, I discovered that I most resonate with the Trait Leadership Theory, the Skills Leadership Theory, and the Path-Goal Leadership theory. These theories are leader focused, describing the process and techniques a leader uses to accomplish goals.