Leadership Philosophy: Emergency Management

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1. This memorandum summarizes my Leadership Philosophy as the Emergency Management NCO for Region III, 76th Operational Response Command. This philosophy goes beyond the “Right Time, Right Uniform” directive that we apply to all of our Soldiers; it is about being fully involved, not just about being present. 2. While Command Readiness programs are concerned with ensuring that there are enough Soldiers physically present and capable of mobilizing, my leadership philosophy is more concerned with ensuring that we have what it takes to get the job done, and to get it done as a functioning team. My leadership philosophy is built around the “Big Four” that I expect from all peers and subordinates, and what you can expect from me. 3. The “Big Four” …show more content…

Treat People Right: “If you treat people right, they will treat you right… ninety percent of the time.” –Franklin D. Roosevelt. A team cannot be effective if individuals, or the whole, are treated poorly by their leader. Make it a point to go the extra mile to take care of Soldiers and treat them how you would want to be treated. You will be a better leader for it, your Soldiers will respect you more for it, and your seniors, peers, and subordinates will notice and emulate you because of it. c. Give All Out Effort: “The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.” –Vince Lombardi. An expectation of absolute perfection is unreasonable, but always learn from your mistakes and try to do something better than you did yesterday. Do the best that you honestly can, and no one will fault you for your shortcomings. d. Have an All-In Attitude: “Don’t find fault, find a remedy.” –Henry Ford. Contribute to your unit’s mission and accept additional responsibilities. The successes of the organization depend on the willingness for everyone to accept that they are a member of the team. If you think that there is something that needs fixing or if there is a better way to do something, this is your organization as well. Be the change you want to see. Soldiers will never speak up, or be the change, if they have an attitude that is not committed to the team. Drink the Kool-Aid. Take a piece of the

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