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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.
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.
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I would say ability to adapt. Have the grit and creativity to reach a goal without having all the resources.
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Sgt Matt Medhat Absolutely. The dogged determination to adapt and overcome anything standing in the way of mission accomplishment.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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MAJ Raymond Haynes
One of the unique traits of the Marines that could transfer to the business world is the concept of Small Unit Leadership, and the concept of leadership at all levels of the chain of command. After retireing, I was dumbfounded at the lack of command and control at the group level. Modern business does not wipe their nose without a group of some sort to 'research' the issue. What a joke.
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MAJ Raymond Haynes - I agree. We had L6S Teams formed that would expend 1000 hours to fix a 100 hour problem that could have been fixed by a small team without all of the fancy metrics, paperwork, and manpower.
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Sgt Matt Medhat
100% agree Sgt (Join to see) MAJ Raymond Haynes flexibility is twice as hard in a corporate environment and we often move at a very slow pace. Fail early and fail often is talked about but rarely practiced. We depend on multiple approvals and require studies, detailed analysis and multiple meetings before taking our first step. Leadership isn't just for managers, we need to promote a team leader concept throughout the organization, put the right people in place, and give them the freedom needed to act. Decisions coming only from the top isn't the way, unused creativity is always the greatest waste.
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Alright. I will be that guy and crack a joke.
Crayola learned how to make a profit from Marines.
Ba da bum.
Crayola learned how to make a profit from Marines.
Ba da bum.
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Sgt Matt Medhat
Staying in your lane came from staying within the coloring lines? Or maybe we learned how to stand in line from staying within the lines.....I tried!
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