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The reality is that, like most things in the Army, company command is over before you know it. I will not remember any of the training meeting slides I updated, …
As you come out of a leadership position either as a CDR or platoon leader, inevitably a staff position is in your future......
Institutional, Operational, and Self-Development," are the three domains of leader development. Institutional development is the foundation of officer development; it starts at the commissioning source...........
Your reaction to situations like this will impact not only how the immediate situation resolves, but also the mental and family outcomes for the individual in crisis.......
You might feel a bit unenthusiastic or lost about whatever comes next. For some, it will be staff time. For others, executive officer in a line Battery or Company. For …
It is tempting for a junior officer to view their commissioning day as a graduation or an end point. The learning is over. On the contrary, however, commissioning day is …
Effective leadership begins with managing one’s mental energy and intentionally using their time and attention to enable good judgement and decision making......
“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......
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