How do you define leadership?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 17:24:20 -0500

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

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 17:25:16 -0500

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

SPC Robert Coventry — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 17:27:38 -0500

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

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 19:14:01 -0500

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

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 06:57:00 -0500

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.