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
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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