My “Leadership Philosophy” began to take shape as a follower, before ever taking on a
leadership role. At the beginning of my career when I was a young Soldier, I had great
expectations of what was to follow after Basic Training.Once I finished Basic as a Private
First Class (PFC), I had carried out tasks with enthusiasm and desire to achieve a larger
purpose. Most of the time I did not know the end result desired, in turn leading to
frustration.
Typically, these feelings are common with new Soldiers trying to make a career out of
the military. In those moments, I did not have the knowledge to understand certain things
in regard to the characteristics of leadership that I as a Soldier needed to develop. My
career goal in the military
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The variety of mentorship I received
good or bad, were very important in my transformation from Soldier to Leader, Non
Commissioned Officer. I developed the skills that I now utilize and portray in my mind and
philosophy to be a great NCO.
I have had big goals and just as big challenges, that have molded me to achieving
successful results through my career. As a NCO, I am aware that those results would not
be possible without my subordinates. I need to be flexible and good listener with my
Soldiers, to recognize the better way to accomplish the mission as a team. I believe that
the most successful leaders are those who have become empathetic listeners. Giving
Soldiers purpose is the key to success.
As a NCOIC in my unit, I understand how my actions as a leader influence and affect
those around me. It is critical to deliver effective and meaningful leadership. Having
empathy allows us to better care for our Soldiers and their personal needs. Another
important leadership trait in my personal philosophy is communication.
Communication in my eyes involves allowing adequate time to listen and deliver
necessary information. I encourage my superiors, peers and subordinates to keep