Posted on May 20, 2015
What is a core value and belief that you have had to modify in effort to expand your leadership?
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Core values (what you aspire to)
Core beliefs (what you believe toi be true of yourself , others and the world)
Core beliefs (what you believe toi be true of yourself , others and the world)
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Why would a leader have to adjust his/her core values or beliefs to expand upon their leadership?
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SFC Stephen King
Great question
I have been the Army for 22 years I have had good leaders and terrible one's alike. My leadership was formed by the example my Father provided for me in his 28 years of service. The style of leadership is the same but the delivery is adjusted as needed. You don't change your belief it's flexibility.
I have been the Army for 22 years I have had good leaders and terrible one's alike. My leadership was formed by the example my Father provided for me in his 28 years of service. The style of leadership is the same but the delivery is adjusted as needed. You don't change your belief it's flexibility.
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SFC Stephen King
This is an example of what you believe and that is fine. Think of it this way all of the Soldiers who have served or are currently serving are faced with challenges based on their upbringing. My belief is if you don't take other perspectives when leading you will not be able to obtain personal growth.
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SGT Ben Keen
Oh so in a nut shell you are saying that if we as leaders do not take on some of the core values of the military, we can not be effective leaders? That I can agree with. But then again, I think those of that do sign up already share some of the core values. Good point of view though SFC Stephen King !
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I get what you are saying by this. I would say that we are all equals. That PVT is my equal just as is that COL or GEN. Sure we have more responsibility and authority. But that is never a reason to respect them any less. Their life is as valuable as mine. I don't take decisions that could put them in harms way lightly. I am no better than my lowest ranking soldier in my platoon. This will stay the same way no matter how far I make it in rank.
I didn't realize that from the start. I though soldiers were just there. A PVT was just some PVT that really didn't offer anything. I didn't see him as my equal due to my rank when I was NCO. I would promote and come to realize as a SSG how I was treated. Then thought of my soldiers and how they perceive things. To me it was an awaking of sorts. I have learned from that.
But on the same token if they make a mistake I should treat them as if I would have made that mistake. Crushing a soldier for making a mistake may not help all the time. If it was an honest mistake. I know I wouldn't want to happen to me.
I didn't realize that from the start. I though soldiers were just there. A PVT was just some PVT that really didn't offer anything. I didn't see him as my equal due to my rank when I was NCO. I would promote and come to realize as a SSG how I was treated. Then thought of my soldiers and how they perceive things. To me it was an awaking of sorts. I have learned from that.
But on the same token if they make a mistake I should treat them as if I would have made that mistake. Crushing a soldier for making a mistake may not help all the time. If it was an honest mistake. I know I wouldn't want to happen to me.
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