Posted on Apr 27, 2016
What does it take to lead by example out of uniform?
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As a reservist, I've been around enough soldiers, marines, airmen and sailors. I can usually tell who has served, no matter in what capacity, when we are in the civilian world. For instance, I currently work at a hospital in my town, and I thrive on being the best I can, giving 110% and still keeping that military bearing. For that, I have gotten many positive feedbacks from nurses, doctors and various staff members. Some have even asked me if I served in the military because of my bearing I carry over when I'm not in uniform. It works both ways too. There's a few prior service nurses and a doctor who usually are one step ahead in getting things done more quickly, yet efficient than others. It's an attribute we all share as current and former members of the Armed Forces. What is it that YOU do to lead the way outside of duty hours?
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I carried my prior service experience into law enforcement. Teaching and training became the most important thing to me.
Later, after 9/11, I was able to volunteer to help soldiers in their training and deployment preparations. I have extended that into helping new DOD recruits prepare for Basic/Boot. I want to make great soldiers and even greater veterans by living a life of good conduct and service.
Later, after 9/11, I was able to volunteer to help soldiers in their training and deployment preparations. I have extended that into helping new DOD recruits prepare for Basic/Boot. I want to make great soldiers and even greater veterans by living a life of good conduct and service.
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Lead by example out of uniform?
As corny as it sounds; follow the army values.
Don't drink and drive, beat your wife, kids, or dog. Don't beat your neighbor. Don't do drugs or get arrested. Everyday you live you should do something that betters you as a person. Are you advancing your civilian education? Reading articles for job profiency? Learning a new hobby? Are you there when your battles need you? Are you a positive impact for your immediate community?
That's about it?
Lead by example out of uniform?
As corny as it sounds; follow the army values.
Don't drink and drive, beat your wife, kids, or dog. Don't beat your neighbor. Don't do drugs or get arrested. Everyday you live you should do something that betters you as a person. Are you advancing your civilian education? Reading articles for job profiency? Learning a new hobby? Are you there when your battles need you? Are you a positive impact for your immediate community?
That's about it?
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DO you know your Army Values? Do you know how to apply them to your life? There's your answer. Lead by example by behaving and living your life in such a way that you want to see your closest relative emulating.
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