Military Leadership Philosophy

Throughout the military a person will serve under many command teams, each

leadership style although similar will be different. This is why it is imperative to have a

Leadership Philosophy; it will ensure all parties concerned know and understand the

expectations. An effective leader knows how to steer people to complete a specific task

or how to motivate and inspire others. A leader fosters a positive environment that not

only stimulates growth within themselves, but also ignites a spark in others to grow as

well, while effectively completing the mission. A leader understands the importance of

their role, and how their behavior can affect those who follow them. A leadership

philosophy will not only ensure that their mission

In order to lead effectively, my vision must be clear; the best way

to make this vision clear is to construct a Leadership Philosophy. According to FM 6-

22, The Army defines Leadership as, “the process of influencing people by providing

purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and

improving the organization.” Leadership, to me, means setting an example worth

following; in order to be a successful leader one must understand the needs and

potential of those he is leading and effectively communicate his or her expectations.

One action or emotion will trigger various responses from different people although

they may have common factors between them. Soldier’s come from all different walks

of life, and join the military for numerous reasons. As a leader one must know how to

prompt a certain behavior from multiple people. Being a leader and Non-Commission

Officer, it is my duty to uphold the standard of a time-honored corps. In the

Performing these two duties are major keys that aid in promoting a positive

environment to lead and be led.

Before joining the military, my family was my backbone, and to this day, they still

are.I will forever be indebted to them because without their love and support I could

not carry out my duties. My family has instilled the values in me that I have realized are

intricate rolls to being a soldier. Some of the most important attributes that combined

made a noble leader to me were resiliency, adaptability, humility, responsibility,

courage, respect, and being an effective communicator. Since joining the military, I

have found those qualities imbedded within the seven Army Values. Being loyal to our

great nation requires a person to be adaptable.It takes constantly performing duties

with others who may or may not have the same mindset. Yet, to guard freedom we

learn to quickly adapt to new situations, while focusing on the mission. It is my duty to

fulfill the commitment to my