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captaink2008 posted a new activity comment 6 years, 8 months ago
Congrats! Letting go and deleting all those old e e-mails is a step that I need to take.
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captaink2008 replied to the topic Headqurters & Headquarters Company in the forum Chris Salerno 6 years, 8 months ago
Chris,
A Headquarters Company Command can be a great opportunity. Your ability to weigh in and support the commander and staff can go a long way in cementing your leadership abilities. Also, it will give you the chance to develop your ability to influence others even if they may be inclined to “ignore” you because they work for the “XO” or s…[Read more]
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captaink2008 replied to the topic Stretching Scarce Resources (April 2018 JO Jam) in the forum Junior Officer 6 years, 11 months ago
Teammates,
DRMO can be a great resource along with your PBO. While you may not be able to purchase everything you need to meet your training requirements you might find something that can be a combat multiplier through DRMO. Most supply personnel know of DRMO for turning in equipment that is no longer required or serviceable. However, one doesn’t…[Read more]
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captaink2008 replied to the topic Leadership Broadening Opportunities & Sense of Humor in the forum Junior Officer 6 years, 11 months ago
Thank you for your reply. I would definitely be interested in the updated information on the Army VCU and Supply Chain Management Program. I’m preparing to start my broadening opportunity but I want to be able share what is available based on the latest information.
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captaink2008 replied to the topic Leadership Broadening Opportunities & Sense of Humor in the forum Junior Officer 6 years, 12 months ago
Jeff,
Thank you for your reply. How is your broadening opportunity going, is there anything else that you can share about your opportunity that might be helpful to those who plan to pursue a similar track in the future?
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captaink2008 replied to the topic Leadership Broadening Opportunities & Sense of Humor in the forum Junior Officer 6 years, 12 months ago
Mandi,
Thank you for detailed response and congratulations on your track to teach at West Point. That sounds like a great career and leadership opportunity along with the grad school. What will you teach? Would you mind sharing your experiences during grad school and while preparing to make that transition to professor while also continuing…[Read more]
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captaink2008 replied to the topic Leadership Broadening Opportunities & Sense of Humor in the forum Junior Officer 6 years, 12 months ago
George,
Thank you for your reply and thoughts on broadening opportunities. I would very interested in your insight into your broadening opportunity. What made you pursue this opportunity and how will it tie into your future endeavors?
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captaink2008 started the topic Leadership Broadening Opportunities & Sense of Humor in the forum Junior Officer 7 years ago
Teammates,
As a I close out my company command and I prepare for future opportunities a couple questions started bouncing around my little brain, and perhaps there is someone who can help my answer my rather eclectic questions:
1)Â I recently applied for a broadening opportunity, and while broadening opportunities are often seen as detours from…[Read more]
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captaink2008 replied to the topic Leadership Topic Lead Introduction in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 1 month ago
Tiara,
Thank you so much for mentioning your vision and philosophy for command. Â I really liked your emphasis on volunteering outside of work. Â That is awesome. Â Are there any key components of your vision and philosophy that rang especially true or applicable in regards to leadership? Â You mentioned caring, and creating opportunities; how did…[Read more]
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captaink2008 replied to the topic Leadership Topic Lead Introduction in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 1 month ago
Cale,
Awesome! Congrats on the command, and thank you so much for all of your contributions and leadership. I’m sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I will send you a message soon so that we can talk over the phone or via e-mail if that is okay? You are welcome, as you have already so many times, to post your experiences, and I…[Read more]
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captaink2008 replied to the topic HELP! Becoming the S4… in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 1 month ago
Mike,
Your S4 team will make or break you. Your company XOs will make your life easier or harder, and your fellow staff OICs/NCOICs will either be your best friends or worst enemies. Employ your Senior NCOs(be patient with them, they know everything that you need to know, but won’t share it with you if you don’t treat them with respect), i…[Read more]
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captaink2008 started the topic Leadership Topic Lead Introduction in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 1 month ago
Dear Leaders,
Good morning, afternoon, or evening. My name is Paul Kunnas, and I have the opportunity to facilitate the leadership topic. I’m honored to highlight leaders who are currently in the trenches leading our troops. I’m finishing my company command opportunity, and I’m passionate about leadership.  One area of leadership that I’m p…[Read more]
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captaink2008 wrote a new post, Leadership Topic Introduction 7 years, 1 month ago
Dear Leaders,
Good morning, afternoon, or evening. My name is Paul Kunnas, and I have the opportunity to facilitate the leadership topic. I'm honored to highlight leaders who are currently in the tr […]
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