Gabe,

What a great question and thank you for discussing this topic. It is significantly harder to bring change to an organization than most people recognize. As a company commander I have found that subordinates do not want to change when/if they do not understand why they need to change.

As a leader, it is your responsibility to establish…[Read more]

In the attached speech, Retired General Lloyd Austin stresses the importance of sticking to your values when in a leadership position, and I feel it has some relevance to developing a solid command philosophy.

I think it definitely stems from a lack of knowledge on our subordinates’ part about the entire picture. A way to determine the basis of their complaint may be to give them sight of the entire picture and study their reaction. People can say a lot without saying anything at all.

Pat,

Empower your NCOs to create a plan that fits their Squad/Team. You pay them to lead so make them lead their Soldiers, especially at PT. As a PL, your job is to ensure your leaders are challenging their troops and making them better. Also, like any plan, double check it and make sure it makes sense. If a squad is struggling with their run…[Read more]