How do you define leadership?

2019-03-02T17:24:20-05:00

We all have different experiences with leaders and bosses. Define yours.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2019 5:25 PM

2019-03-02T17:25:16-05:00

My definition is “guiding people to places the don’t yet know they want to be”.

Response by SPC Robert Coventry made Mar 2 at 2019 5:27 PM

2019-03-02T17:27:38-05:00

Leadership is the ability to get people to do things they dont want to do by motivating them

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2019 7:14 PM

2019-03-02T19:14:01-05:00

A process, wherein the leader, in order to accomplish the mission and simultaneously take care of the subordinate(s), provides the subordinate(s) purpose (the mission/desired end state), direction (course towards and how), and motivation (reason to be/remain willing), over and over again.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Mar 3 at 2019 6:57 AM

2019-03-03T06:57:00-05:00

Influencing people to accomplish a specific goal.
That's the textbook definition, but it can become extremely nuanced. Leadership is relationships, and specifically the ability to leverage those relationship to accomplish positive things. Sometimes you won't even know what the goal is until you are done. However by providing support, mentorship, guidance, people will surprise you and generally for the better.