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tiarawalz replied to the topic New Initiatives and Ideas (October 2017 JO Jam) in the forum Junior Officer 7 years ago

TRICARE Changes effect me the most because I am a healthcare administrator. I am running the TRICARE “Take Command” Marketing Campaign for Fort Carson and the Colorado Springs Military Healthcare System beneficiaries- I should craft a post for this forum to highlight those changes for everyone. Rest assured, the TRICARE benefit will NOT change. We…[Read more]
brock.j.young posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago

Day 10 of our activation supporting the evacuation and security in and around Santa Rosa, CA.
Klein and gary.m.klein are now friends 7 years, 1 month ago
brock.j.young posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago

DSCA OPNs… Go!
joe replied to the topic When to transition into a PL who shows individualized consideration in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 1 month ago

Kenny,

This is one of the best questions I have seen on this forum by a cadet. Brock hit it right on the head. Lead them, do not try to befriend them. You will develop personal relationships in time but even still, there always needs to be a layer of professionalism with personal relationships with your troops. If you trust your subordinates and…[Read more]
CALDOL wrote a new post, EP035: Intentional Leader Development at the Company Level 7 years, 1 month ago

This week on the Leaders Huddle we are joined by CPT Doug Meyer from the leader development social media feed: Hay in the Barn Leader. Wrapping up his second command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Doug shares his […]
brock.j.young posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago

Things are looking better.
brock.j.young replied to the topic When to transition into a PL who shows individualized consideration in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 1 month ago

Kenny,

First, I would recommend you not go in wanting your Soldiers to view you as a role model. Soldiers should view the NCOs as role models; someday for those who might want to go the “O” route, maybe.

If you want them to respect you, lead them. Show them you know what you’re doing, and are technically and technically competent. Show them…[Read more]
brock.j.young replied to the topic Inspiring volunteerism? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 1 month ago

Patrick,

“Fire and replace” is absolutely one method I’m trying. I recently reiterated to my company that Soldiers should be hungry for their next promotion, and be doing the things that they need to do in order to be ready for it. Things like volunteering for training and teaching opportunities; going to schools when you’re eligible instead of…[Read more]
brock.j.young replied to the topic Inspiring volunteerism? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 1 month ago

Along these lines, I’m dealing with this very situation right now.

I was tasked with a high level security mission (guarding an aircraft for a high level government official that may or may not rhyme with VPOTUS), with 24 hours notice, and needed 15 personnel; 1 officer, 1 SSG or above, and 13 PVT-SGT.

I got 3 volunteers. One of those was AGR…[Read more]
brock.j.young posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago

Trying to fight the IDGAF culture of the company I command. Had a mission pop up last minute; I have over 200 personnel assigned. I can’t get 15 volunteers for the mission – and in the Guard, unless it’s drill or a state call up, there’s nothing I can do about it.
brock.j.young wrote a new post, Company Level Execution / Synch Matrix 7 years, 1 month ago

I started using this for drills and operations and have had some pretty decent feedback. Please feel free to add any you might have.

It's a pretty basic execution matrix for a company level. It's […]
brock.j.young started the topic 5 Leadership Lessons from Captain James T. Kirk in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 1 month ago

I ran across this recently and thought I would share.

1) Never Stop Learning

Kirk never ceased to amaze us with his encyclopedic knowledge of technology over the ages. I remember one episode where he fashioned a cannon out of bamboo and made gunpowder from scratch … not bad for a boy raised in the age of Phasers.

What do you do to stay fresh, i…[Read more]
Klein replied to the topic Sandhurst CLDT Pros and Cons in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 1 month ago

What an awesome insight! That sounds like some great connections.

Micah
CALDOL wrote a new post, EP034: Leaders Huddle Podcast: One Year Later 7 years, 1 month ago

Today on the Leaders Huddle David and Micah sit down to discuss the development of the podcast from idea to product. David and Micah recount their favorite episodes, some of the challenges of getting the podcast […]
joe posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago

Catching up on some old forum posts. Who needs help??
brock.j.young replied to the topic Talent Management and Diversity (September 2017 JO Jam) in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 1 month ago

I would recommend you sit them down and have them brain dump. What did they learn, how would it benefit others coming up the line. One of the biggest issues I’ve seen in the service is the loss of institutional knowledge that takes place any time someone ETS/retires without passing on what they know. How many projects have you had to complete,…[Read more]
CALDOL started the topic Cuckoo's Egg in the forum Open Discussion 7 years, 1 month ago

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CALDOL wrote a new post, Command Philosophy 7 years, 2 months ago

Writing your command philosophy may be one of the most important things you do as you prepare to or take command.

This example from CPT Tim McDonald should give you some food for thought as you prepare yours.
- head replied 7 years, 1 month ago
  
  Good stuff — Tim knows what his unit is for — accomplishing the mission.
  
  Cheers,
  
  MTE
brock.j.young and chandlerruehrwein are now friends 7 years, 2 months ago
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