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My Personal Leadership Philosophy

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Ruff’s Philosophy of a Leader

The Army is changing and so are its leaders. Leaders should have the capacity

to adjust and conquer all hindrances put before them. Having a leadership philosophy

distinguishes the real leader from the one that’s not serious about success. Below is my

personal leadership philosophy and what I think is required to be the leader who does

what’s important to complete the mission. I will provide an overview of what I believe,

my values, priorities, and expectations of myself and others (Sewell, n.d.).

I believe leadership is a quality that can be learned at any point in a person’s

career. According to ADP 6-22, “Leadership is the process of influencing people by

providing purpose, direction, and …show more content…

Leaders are

not conceived; they are formed and molded and shaped by the circumstances they

overcome.

You should have character with a specific end goal to be a good leader.

Character is the entirety of a person’s beliefs, experiences, and values. A person with a

bad character will not make a good leader regardless of how well the job is performed.

A person with a good character has no issue being straightforward to their subordinates,

committed to the Army values, and respectable to all he or she leads and serves.

My priorities are simple: the accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my

soldiers (Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer, 1986). Straightforwardness is the most

ideal approach to accomplish results. Before I begin my workday, I organize my duties

from most prominent to slightest critical and I anticipate that my subordinates will do

likewise. Periodically, smaller tasks can be conducted rapidly so I don’t see any issue

when the opportunity comes to handle those while moving towards the overall mission

within reach.

I expect my soldiers to perform to the best of their abilities at all times. I

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