Leadership Philosophy: Military Career And Life Experiences

My leadership philosophy was formed by the actions of leaders, both good and bad, I have served with throughout my military career and life experiences. I believe to be an effective leader you have to lead by example, be humble, and compassionate. To me, leadership is the ability to inspire others to believe in themselves and their mission. A good leader can influence others to complete difficult tasks in the absence of supervision. As leaders, we have a responsibility to develop young Soldiers into future leaders for the Army as well as training them to be physically and mentally fit individuals. In doing this, we encourage young Soldiers to develop their character, live the Army Values, and prepare them for the battlefields of life. When