It would be naïve and ignorant for an Army leader to assume that they neither have a survivor of sexual assault in their ranks nor will they ever meet a …
CJO Series
The AIM 2.0 Marketplace can be daunting even for those who have navigated its changing structure over several movement cycles. We look at the Marketplace from three perspectives: the mover, …
Two Army Colonel's discuss how they've been able to navigate service as dual-military officers.
While it is vital that you take care of your people, company leaders across all services must take ownership and care for all Soldiers, regardless of unit, duty status, or …
A simple phone call challenged everything I knew and believed about leadership. The challenges of commanding the COVID Task Force drew on every one of these ideas and introduced new …
Many might think what follows is "common sense." But ask yourself, how many feedback initiatives have you been a part of? Have they all been effective? If you're anything like …
You've just taken over a new role role, whether as a new LT or a seasoned CPT. What are you going to do? Here are 5 tips for your first …
If your desire is to become a humble leader, you're already on the right track. Having the goal to improve your humility means you're motivated to develop. Here are 7 …
"This one time at Advanced Camp…" or how about, "So there I was…" Sound familiar? If you are anything like us, you enjoy hearing the occasional tale from those you …
Junior leaders across the Army have rich and deep experience participating in training events and in many cases designing, executing, and assessing them. This guide …
Property can be one of the biggest challenges a Company Grade officer faces on a daily basis....
On 13 October, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy announced that "people" are the Army's top priority and that the force is working "to give junior leaders more time …
No officer worth their weight wants to admit it. Being anxious or afraid prior to your first deployment is something you aren't dealing with -- it is something someone else …
You have spent your nascent years preparing for this big moment—the moment that is often characterized as "the crucible" or "the rite of passage." Your …
How do you, as a junior officer, ensure you get an MQ, not an HQ? The reality is there is no way to guarantee a particular block -- but there …
It's impossible to know, of course, but I have a hunch why. I was the Distinguished Guest Speaker, after all. Even though I was nominally junior to most of the …
How do I read more this year?" Many people you know have probably set a goal that encompasses this; maybe you even set a goal like this yourself. However, have …