What can businesses learn from the Marines?

Sgt Matt Medhat — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 09:43:30 -0500

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2017 10:07 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:07:17 -0500

how to be disciplined and tough, I suppose.

Response by Sgt Matt Medhat made Nov 10 at 2017 10:56 AM

Sgt Matt Medhat — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:56:45 -0500

I would say ability to adapt. Have the grit and creativity to reach a goal without having all the resources.

Response by CPT Christopher Coker made Nov 10 at 2017 11:00 AM

CPT Christopher Coker — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:00:27 -0500

So much! Now, I saw that as an Army Infantryman, but that's just semantics. Businesses can learn about some of the most effective forms of leadership from the military. My top three choices:

Leadership under duress -- a trait honed by service members on deployment and in training environments.

Servant leadership -- veterans choose to make the sacrifice to serve their country and belong to something more than themselves.

Change leadership -- you have to be flexible in the military; things happen and you have to follow orders; being able to articulate change and lead others through it is a requirement in the military and a skill to anyone in the business world.

Response by PO3 Grant Skiles made Nov 10 at 2017 11:15 AM

PO3 Grant Skiles — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:15:07 -0500

It is not businesses that you learn being a Marine. You learn what work, teamwork , pride and a sense of accomplishment are very day. You learn that there are many mental challenges that you have to overcome in being a Marine. All of these traits and learned lessons you can carry for the rest of you life. whether it is in your work place as an owner, management or even just a worker. It also carries into your personal life in being a better person, husband, wife and parent.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2017 11:45 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:45:42 -0500

Sgt Matt Medhat Some companies give lip service to the concept of Teamwork. The Marines stress teamwork which makes them an effective force capable of overcoming all challenges to complete the mission. Discipline, pride, and being goal focused are all qualities that would benefit any company.

Response by CPT Chris Loomis made Nov 10 at 2017 12:32 PM

CPT Chris Loomis — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:32:43 -0500

ALL responses are excellent!!

What a great group. How cool is RP that we SMs can congregate and share.

I’ll toss this in: Communication. We in the military learn that every chain of command involves communication up and down in direction. We learn that communication is an integral part of leadership. Were taught from day one that we must be able to “shoot move and communicate.” This our ability to communicate verbally and in writing is honed. Also, if you’re in any branch of the military you’re going to need to get over your fear of public speaking if you want to stand in front of a group of SMs and lead.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Nov 10 at 2017 12:55 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:55:09 -0500

The will to win and overcome obstacles

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2017 5:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:14:29 -0500

Nuff said!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2017 2:39 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:39:13 -0500

Alright. I will be that guy and crack a joke.
Crayola learned how to make a profit from Marines.
Ba da bum.

Response by Cpl Gerald Tucker made Jul 24 at 2019 12:49 PM

Cpl Gerald Tucker — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:49:30 -0400

Hoorah