SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1129258 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> 2015-11-24T11:11:46-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1129258

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2015-11-24T11:11:46-05:00 2015-11-24T11:11:46-05:00 WO1 Private RallyPoint Member 1129262

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>patience... it took a long time to develop

2015-11-24T11:15:08-05:00 2015-11-24T11:15:08-05:00 SSG Darian Jones 1129301

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Being open mind, flexible and a good listener.

2015-11-24T11:28:02-05:00 2015-11-24T11:28:02-05:00 SFC Stephen King 1129302

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Empathy <br />Listening to other people's perspectives<br />Effective Communication

2015-11-24T11:28:21-05:00 2015-11-24T11:28:21-05:00 SSG Audwin Scott 1129307

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My best qualities were &quot; Lead from the front&quot; I never told my soldiers to do something that I have either never done, or have no problem doing. For example giving a new soldier to my Platoon or Squad, I would first show them how to do it, crawl phase, then do it with them walk phase, then watch them do it run phase.

2015-11-24T11:29:51-05:00 2015-11-24T11:29:51-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1129310

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Prioritizing communication. I want to understand, not simply "know."

2015-11-24T11:30:48-05:00 2015-11-24T11:30:48-05:00 Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth 1129334

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Being fair and equitable with all my subordinates and never making a hallway decision. Active listening...not hearing...actively engage on the process of listening to all sides of an issue prior to making a decision...especially when it comes to accountability with subordinates. I tried to get all perspectives because I have found that the flame burns on both ends of a story and when it meets in the middle, there is usually where the truth resides. Active listening is a hard skill to master and I still struggle with it...especially now that I am retired.

2015-11-24T11:39:14-05:00 2015-11-24T11:39:14-05:00 TSgt David Blakley 1129337

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My best leadership quality, IMHO, is getting results without having to actually order someone because I lead by example.

2015-11-24T11:40:20-05:00 2015-11-24T11:40:20-05:00 SSG Robert Spina 1129347

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>HARD WORKING AND NEVER QUIT ATTITUDE

2015-11-24T11:43:42-05:00 2015-11-24T11:43:42-05:00 SSG Warren Swan 1129351

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Listening. A Solder will tell you a lot through casual conversation even when joking. Knowing what to listen for could tell you there are problems somewhere, or with people, that you could/need to take action on without his/her direct knowledge. Listening also tells your troops you are there for them and when they come to you, you&#39;ll listen to their concerns and not let them start to talk and you begin talking over them. That to me is the most important quality and it even transcends the military.

2015-11-24T11:45:02-05:00 2015-11-24T11:45:02-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1129370

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1. Motivating others to better themselves.<br />2. Staying cool, calm, and collected in crazy situations.<br />3. Maintaining a positive attitude<br />4. Compassion for others<br />5. Squashing all BS rumors (RUMINT)<br />6. Staying in shape<br />7. Educating myself<br />8. Working hard<br />9. Patience (I'm the most patient person I know)

2015-11-24T11:51:34-05:00 2015-11-24T11:51:34-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1129466

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Communication, I think this is also one of the most important traits to have.

2015-11-24T12:19:01-05:00 2015-11-24T12:19:01-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1129515

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Listening, positive reinforcement. Standards and discipline. Honesty

2015-11-24T12:30:16-05:00 2015-11-24T12:30:16-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 1129580

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Compassion

2015-11-24T12:50:10-05:00 2015-11-24T12:50:10-05:00 SSG Erick Diaz 1129609

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Planing. Teaching. Training. Loyalty. Dedication.

2015-11-24T12:57:03-05:00 2015-11-24T12:57:03-05:00 CPT Pedro Meza 1129688

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First Listen to your NCO's, and stay out their way, but keep an eye on them so that they do not get too crazy. Always eat after your troops, and walk the perimeter checking on your guard duty sentries, and share in guard duty. After long march have soda and beer ready!

2015-11-24T13:17:37-05:00 2015-11-24T13:17:37-05:00 SPC David S. 1129722

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>- honesty (consistent behavior - me at 0300 is that same guy as the one at 1200)<br />- communication (includes listening) <br />- creativity (derived from being well rounded not just book smarts) <br />- never quit attitude (however this can be a fault at times as I expect others to be willing to persevere what I am willing to persevere)<br />- confidence (derived from being mentally and physically prepared)<br />- self assessment (know your strengths and weaknesses and work to constantly improve)

2015-11-24T13:27:37-05:00 2015-11-24T13:27:37-05:00 MAJ Ken Landgren 1130099

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have a dry sense of humor, I am honest, I like helping people, my professional and educational experiences help me connect the dots.

2015-11-24T15:27:40-05:00 2015-11-24T15:27:40-05:00 SSG Don Maggart 1130124

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Flexibility adaptability quickly being able to adapt the plan when things go wrong also known as Plan B and C....laffs Bring all your manuals TM's etc and have studied them......

2015-11-24T15:34:14-05:00 2015-11-24T15:34:14-05:00 CSM Michael Poll 1130133

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well I don't really know but after my decision to retire, numerous Soldiers have come to me to ask me not to and to extend because' "You genuinely care for the Soldiers and are approachable. We have never had this before and we appreciate it." This is the responses I received, not trying to toot my horn or anything, but those comments really made me feel like I was doing my job as a CSM correctly.

2015-11-24T15:40:36-05:00 2015-11-24T15:40:36-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 1130243

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Common sense

2015-11-24T16:24:41-05:00 2015-11-24T16:24:41-05:00 Capt Richard I P. 1130261

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Set the example.

2015-11-24T16:29:01-05:00 2015-11-24T16:29:01-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1130767

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Empathy, analytical mind, and confidence tempered with both humility and experience.<br /><br />Probably a little too much humility &gt;_&gt;

2015-11-24T20:11:37-05:00 2015-11-24T20:11:37-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1130813

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Leading from the front, communication, open minded and flexible, undertanding the different ranks and backgrounds and lastly, honesty and fairness.

2015-11-24T20:38:10-05:00 2015-11-24T20:38:10-05:00 MSG Tim Gray 1130916

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm not certain if this answer is what you're looking for, but here's my "last" quality. In the FM for military leadership it lists one of the traits as knowing your weaknesses and seeking self improvement. Well I knew my weakness in how I disagreed with my views of how the military used to be (TIS 3/82-/93 &amp; 6/01-10/13) I had to retire. I didn't and still don't agree with political policies that developed. I felt I could not support my command with 100% of my abilities any further. So, that's mine!

2015-11-24T21:31:12-05:00 2015-11-24T21:31:12-05:00 CW4 Russ Hamilton (Ret) 1130991

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Active listening, never jumping to conclusions until all the facts are gathered, keeping my cool unless it's a rare appropriate occasion to pop, compassion, always trying to keep the team together and motivated no matter how shitty things are.

2015-11-24T22:04:36-05:00 2015-11-24T22:04:36-05:00 SFC Kenneth Hunnell 1131985

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2015-11-25T11:16:36-05:00 2015-11-25T11:16:36-05:00 MSG Andrew White 1132994

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Battle Staff Course Instructor!

2015-11-25T23:06:21-05:00 2015-11-25T23:06:21-05:00 SSG Thomas Gallegos 1133464

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Mentoring, Communication, Listening, Team building.

2015-11-26T09:54:28-05:00 2015-11-26T09:54:28-05:00 SMSgt Tony Barnes 1133492

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Enthusiasm

2015-11-26T10:22:34-05:00 2015-11-26T10:22:34-05:00 CPT Jack Durish 1133536

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Reciprocity. It took a while but I discovered that subordinates would trust me just as much as I trusted them, work for me just as hard as I worked for them, listen to me just as closely as I listened to them...

2015-11-26T10:48:03-05:00 2015-11-26T10:48:03-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1133838

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Listening is very important, some time your subordinates have innovative ideas that you can use, Giving your soldiers the chance to feel part of the team and you will at the same time build a strong, reliable, trustworthy team

2015-11-26T13:01:50-05:00 2015-11-26T13:01:50-05:00 GySgt John O'Donnell 1134362

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>"Integrity" to say what I mean and mean what I say, and "Courage" to do the right things, for the right reasons, at the right time.

2015-11-26T19:55:50-05:00 2015-11-26T19:55:50-05:00 CPL Richard Flagg 1134721

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Probably the grestest Leadrship Quality is my ability to look out for my people, and to stick up for them when they step on their cranks and others are dogpiling on them. When your people and others see you act this way you gain respect from your subordinates and peers.<br /><br />I have learned this from some great NCO's during my Army time; and have carried it on as an Officer at my VFW Posts I have affiliated with.

2015-11-26T23:46:53-05:00 2015-11-26T23:46:53-05:00 MAJ Ken Landgren 1135562

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I had a genuine love for my soldiers and NCOs.

2015-11-27T14:35:38-05:00 2015-11-27T14:35:38-05:00 CW4 Angel C. 1135861

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Assertiveness, humility, humbleness. Never forgetting where you started and valuing all Soldiers, especially your subordinates which are the ones that make the mission happen!!!

2015-11-27T17:42:05-05:00 2015-11-27T17:42:05-05:00 SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1137948

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Allowing your Soldiers to do their job and make mistakes.

2015-11-29T01:21:29-05:00 2015-11-29T01:21:29-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1140589

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They are not set. The Attributes and Competencies give you what a Leader be know and do. Each Leader is different. No "way" to be a Leader. Draw from all Leadership styles.

2015-11-30T15:44:55-05:00 2015-11-30T15:44:55-05:00 CPL James Luke 1143400

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>PLDC. But one school really stood out for me and it was Battle Focus Instructor.

2015-12-01T17:25:34-05:00 2015-12-01T17:25:34-05:00 Maj John Bell 1315965

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1) Admitting I don't know it all. 2) Finding subordinates that know what I need to know and listening to them. 3) Make sure they get credit for their contributions.

2016-02-19T18:42:53-05:00 2016-02-19T18:42:53-05:00 Sgt Robert Benson 6873712

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Follow me!

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