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.

It’s a little more than CYA, it also helps you keep grounded as a leader as to what the decision was. What was decided? What was agreed upon? I look at my own command guidance as an azimuth check for myself. Am I (underline) adhering to the contract? Am I (underline) keeping my side of the contract?
But you’re correct, the counseling, the…[Read more]

Thanks @pstofan! @carsonjgregory did the attached help or were you looking for something more specific?

Als0- feel free to join in on the company command discussions and pose further questions!

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?

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]

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?

@pstofan, @rakimball, @chris_s – this is great input and advice for others!

I really like the putting 1SG’s sig. block on the Leadership Philosophy. It demonstrates unity, especially if you continually reference it throughout command (as you should). I also think you bring up great questions for reflection that provide a great framework for the…[Read more]

There is a strong connection between the discipline found in an organization and how the organization establishes productive norms for giving and receiving criticism. Great post!

Establishing a culture of discipline can take different actions at Company Level and Platoon Level or in different types of units. This post discusses discipline at the…[Read more]

Great topic. Great TED podcast.

For hardcopy reading on the topic, I recommend the following three books:

Difficult Conversations, Thanks for the Feedback, and Getting Past “No”

All books that helped me at various stages/positions/assignments to receive and/or give feedback well (or as well as possible in certain circumstances). This is…[Read more]

Okay, Brittany, here goes. Sorry for the delay!

BLUF –
It looks like you might have been denied transfer because commissioned officers need to be “fully qualifed in their branch,” which HRC defines as CPT post-CCC and KD complete. Since you’re going into your CPT board, you’ll need CCC and the key developmental position to be eligible to…[Read more]

@ae_rollinson,

Digging into my upcoming annual training period (my company has been designated SIM Cell and OPFOR… yes, I bought a special uniform) I wanted to throw another point out another thing that would greatly help out commanders and PLs; go to your local Training Support Center (TSC). Walk around, get their catalog, see what they have…[Read more]