How to make your leader stand out?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:08:24 -0500

Discussion on ways to make your leader stand out among his peers

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Dec 19 at 2014 11:25 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 11:25:37 -0500

CPT Private RallyPoint Member Make your unit the best.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2015 3:26 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 03:26:00 -0500

Tell that sumbitch to ruck up or get out of my way and let me do the damned job. As an NCO I shouldn't have to babysit my PSG. But I will take my LT under my wing and try to mentor him/her or provide counsel for my CO when they ask if they are receptive and not trying to be an ass. If they try to be an ass when I'm trying to help then they're on their damned own.

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Feb 5 at 2015 6:18 PM

MAJ Jim Steven — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 18:18:33 -0500

Just be squared away....
Leaders have to spend 80% of their time on 15% of the soldiers, or whatever the numbers are...
Advising the boss is always good, as well...

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Feb 5 at 2015 6:19 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 18:19:58 -0500

Oooh... this is tricky.

The way you stand out, is by being able to do ANYTHING.

The way you get the reputation for doing ANYTHING is by doing EVERYTHING.

To do EVERYTHING, take on MORE.

So.... Don't be the Unit that can't. Be the Unit that can.

At the end of the cycle, you want the boss to ask "Why can't your guys do it, CPT Private RallyPoint Member's guys did, and I know they're over-tasked?"

Response by SPC Ryan D. made Feb 6 at 2015 1:40 PM

SPC Ryan D. — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:40:07 -0500

When the leaders soldiers stand out, so will the leader.

Focus on making your soldiers the best they can be, and then push them to be better.

Send them to schools, do additional training, identify those that are just 'getting by' and motivate them so they WANT to do better.

My time in the service was plagued by bad leadership (due in part to OP TEMPO) which is a big reason why I did not re-enlist. I couldn't seem to escape it no matter how hard I tried.

Any time I ran into effective leaders while in the service, I would go out of my way for their guidance if they would give it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2015 2:13 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 14:13:54 -0500

I can say that this is not easily accomplished. This can go two ways. If you have a soldier in your outfit that fails in their task you can quickly make your leader stand out. But the preferable way to have your leader stand out is for their success.

If you want your leader leader to stand out you merely have to meet and exceed all your expectations. Have your whole squad do extra PT. There is nothing like a Squad Leader that has a squad average of 290. Have your platoon be available for the most difficult tasks. If your NCOs are knowledgeable put them in places where they can excel.

This even goes as low as that Private that just go there. If you counsel that new soldier and set the expectations and encourage them to grow they will surprise you.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Apr 14 at 2018 6:16 PM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 18:16:00 -0400

ALWAYS be there for your leaders and you will never go wrong. Okay Radar o’Riley

Response by PO1 Raymond Fochler made Apr 14 at 2018 7:52 PM

PO1 Raymond Fochler — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 19:52:22 -0400

I would stand out to those who you lead first. If the men in your trust and care see you as someone they can trust and count on that should be all that matters.