Posted on Jul 23, 2015
How do you determine your relevancy as a leader?
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I think that this photo speaks volumes.
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On the other hand, maybe it's because you trained them so well they are capable of making their own decisions!
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I gauge my relevance by involvement. How much are my superiors bringing to me for input or resolution. Also, how much are my subordinates bringing to me because it is not solvable at their level and they have confidence that I will advocate for the best solution for the unit and all of its' members. Both of these should be a direct reflection of past and current performance.
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SSG Michael Hathaway
I would strongly agree with this statement. I really felt positive and confident in my role when seniors would come to me for my input relating to my particular field. Same goes for the soldiers under me. While I do train them to help solve their own or each others problems, I do not expect them to be able to solve it all. I do expect them to handle what they can at their level. Usually if I am brought in on an issue, it's because I have skills or knowledge not available at their level and I try my hardest to ensure the unit and my subordinates recieve the best resolution.
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CW4 (Join to see) You need to be involved in the 'Yes' part of these answers....
Do you provide a Vision and leadership examples for your organization and employees?
Are you measuring how you and your team performs and comparing this is established SMART (Specific Measureable Attainable Realistic Time bound) goals?
Does your boss come to you to delegate tasks and resolve customer problems? Do your employees come to you with the difficult questions they have struggled with and request your opinion on potential solutions and how to resolve?
Do you provide a Vision and leadership examples for your organization and employees?
Are you measuring how you and your team performs and comparing this is established SMART (Specific Measureable Attainable Realistic Time bound) goals?
Does your boss come to you to delegate tasks and resolve customer problems? Do your employees come to you with the difficult questions they have struggled with and request your opinion on potential solutions and how to resolve?
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I base it on the fact that my Soldiers are always coming to me with concerns.........and I am still in the Leadership position because of that
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Morale is a direct reflection of your relevancy as a leader. Difficult missions can be done with high morale and easy missions can be failed due to low morale. I've found that this is the best indicator of a unit's leadership.
If all your Soldiers are unhappy, you likely suck as a leader.
If all your Soldiers are unhappy, you likely suck as a leader.
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Walk away for a period of time and listen to the troops upon return. Doesn't matter if you're in Service or civilian. Go on leave, TDY, TAD, or vacation. When you return and the rank and file are telling you how things went wrong or how much they missed you or tell you the horror stories of your absence.....makes you feel good, lets you know you're having an impact.
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