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One thing that you will learn quickly (if you haven't already) is that the path to navigate the ranks from Second Lieutenant to Captain can vary greatly.......

The purpose of this article is to help you understand the responsibilities as an XO, as well as actions you can take within the first 90 days in position for …
August 2021 Leaders! We received several responses to our call for leader challenge stories (posted on S1 Net). Thanks for the responses! We’re excited …

After all, this is your first real test as an Officer and what you have aspired to be up until this point right? But what happens after your time as …

But what happens after your time as a PL is over? More often than not you might find yourself serving as a Company Executive Officer.
This Listen2lead uses an episode from Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques. “Speech That Empowers: How to Encourage Growth and Resilience in a Younger Audience” …

Being non-confrontational can have its upsides. Conflict-avoidant people aren't prone to burning bridges, and based on observation, they tend to strengthen teams rather than weaken them.

I've served with more than a few Majors and Lieutenant Colonels who didn't know what a 5988E or a 2404 were, didn't know where their BII was stored in their …

When my fellow platoon leaders and I first met our Company Executive Officer, he immediately told us, "I'm not your friend, and I'm not here to answer your stupid questions."
