How To Be A Military Leader

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Leadership is defined as the ability to accomplish a set goal(s) due to the act of inspiring and motivating a group of your peers. Former United States president Dwight D. Eisenhower made famous a quote that stated, “Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.” (Notable-quotes.com). One of the most important aspects of the work area is leadership. Without leadership, there will be no guidance to for teamwork and the percentage of successful goal will be slim to none. Becoming a great leader is no easy feat however. An exceptional leader must lock in on specific attributes such as intellect, moral character, and human understanding. It doesn’t seem like much, but for a majority of people it can be almost impossible. These qualities alone listed above are some of many important qualities that will allow a leader to inspire and guide a group of people towards goals successfully. The Army Ranger handbook explains the duties, responsibilities and actions of an effective leader. The leader is in charge of helping other see the light at the end of the tunnel and keeping them forward motion towards that light. To let even one person turn back would default their contribution to the title of a leader. A leader has 3 common steps. They are receive the mission, issue a warning order, and make a tentative plan (Ranger Handbook). When a mission arises the elected leader will receive the mission as to what needs to be accomplished by that group. It’s up to the leader to use strategic time management for planning and rehearsing what needs to be done with his/her group. With this bring us to step 2 of the 3 common steps: issue a warning... ... middle of paper ... ...nates but still take leadership by making the decisions. These two categories both have benefits and drawbacks. A great leader must incorporate the two together and find which percentage of each extreme work best with their groups. Works Cited Army, United States. Rangers Handbook. n.d. 09 December 2013 . Leadership Quotes. n.d. 09 December 2013 . Military Leadership. n.d. 09 December 2013 . Military OneSource as a Leadership Tool. n.d. 09 December 2013 . The Role of Military Leaders in the Transition Assistance Program. n.d. 09 Decemeber 2013 .

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