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“Welcome to the leaf eaters!” That was how my tactical officer greeted me the day he found out I branched Ordnance and was destined to be one of those fine …
The irony here is that trust is often criticized by managers as ‘soft’ and seemingly intractable concept, yet it may be a necessary condition for …
Whether we like them or not, meetings are an essential part of our profession. Officers are responsible for planning and resourcing events, which inevitably involves …
As of July 24th, the conflict in Ukraine has roiled without stopping. Important lessons that junior officers stand to gain insight from continue to emerge.......
“Show up fit.” For many, it’s the first leadership gem Junior Officers are exposed to when they begin their journey to commissioning......
The Palchinsky Principles is a decision-making framework developed by an early 20th-century Russian engineer Peter Palchinsky, and while these principles were initially developed for engineers …
Sadly, Helmuth von Moltke was correct in that “no battle plan survives contact with the enemy”.
It’s that time of year again! The AIM Marketplace is complete, the algorithm has run its course, and Requests for Orders (RFOs) are rolling into mailboxes!
"Don’t let too much time pass once your new 1SG is in the seat to make the time to give them an initial counseling. "
In the end, the readiness of our force, and ultimately mission success, is dependent on understanding those we lead and adapting our leadership approach accordingly. The iGen is an incredibly …
Leadership is not easy, but it is crucial. So the next time you are facing challenges and feel like being a leader is difficult, know that it is supposed to …
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