What is the best advice WE can give our newest and brightest Leaders in (5) words or less?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:01:08 -0500

Veterans and Active Duty Members what is the best advice WE can give our newest and brightest Leaders in (5) words or less?

Here is mine: BE TRUE TO YOURSELF!

We have a lot of great veteran senior leaders, current active duty members, and wise individuals on RallyPoint, so we should be able to put together a very long list of great words of wisdom for our future leaders!

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jan 1 at 2016 6:10 PM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:10:15 -0500

Listen to your NCO's/Petty Officers/Chiefs.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Jan 1 at 2016 6:14 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:14:45 -0500

What Would Jesus Do? You can replace Jesus with PSG, 1SG, whomever. What would they do? If they won't do it, more than likely you shouldn't either. If they have done it, more than likely they've used it as a learning tool to make sure you don't follow in their direct footsteps.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 6:38 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:38:23 -0500

Integrity or Honest, you pick!!

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jan 1 at 2016 6:50 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:50:54 -0500

Don't overthink the problem.

Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Jan 1 at 2016 6:52 PM

PO2 Steven Erickson — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:52:57 -0500

Listen, question, think, THEN decide.

Unless they're shooting at you, then, as a submariner, it's DIVE DEEP, AHEAD FLANK, CAVITATE!!!!!

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 1 at 2016 6:58 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:58:17 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs Sorry Colonel, I must amend that; 'Be true to your subordinates'.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Jan 1 at 2016 7:07 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 19:07:33 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs "Don't be an asshole".

Response by SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury made Jan 1 at 2016 7:21 PM

SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 19:21:15 -0500

Have a sense of humor.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 1 at 2016 7:23 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 19:23:15 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs If limited to 5 words my advice to new leaders would be "Respect your superiors and subordinates"
Next would be "ask Christ what to do" for those who have a relationship with our Lord and Savior.

Response by SFC Dave Parker made Jan 1 at 2016 7:27 PM

SFC Dave Parker — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 19:27:53 -0500

Politically correct doesn't win wars.

Response by SSG Michael Hartsfield made Jan 1 at 2016 7:37 PM

SSG Michael Hartsfield — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 19:37:00 -0500

Let yourself be mentored

Response by Vit Spirek made Jan 1 at 2016 7:39 PM

Vit Spirek — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 19:39:03 -0500

TRUTH
LOVE
JUSTICE
EACH OTHER

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 7:41 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 19:41:27 -0500

Problems are solved by decisions.
Asses the situation as best you can with the information at hand, and then make a decision. If it turns out to not work, reassess and make another decision. But until the leader makes a decsion, not much happens to solve the problem. So don't procrastinate when the situation calls for a decison.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jan 1 at 2016 7:49 PM

SFC Stephen King — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 19:49:09 -0500

Don't be afraid to fail.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 7:49 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 19:49:57 -0500

Don't be an asshole.

Response by SFC Dennis Yancy made Jan 1 at 2016 8:04 PM

SFC Dennis Yancy — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:04:19 -0500

Take care of juniors

Response by GySgt John O'Donnell made Jan 1 at 2016 8:05 PM

GySgt John O'Donnell — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:05:20 -0500

Believe...then Achieve!

Response by PO3 Michael James made Jan 1 at 2016 8:11 PM

PO3 Michael James — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:11:27 -0500

Try Leading by EXAMPLE

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 8:28 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:28:16 -0500

Measure twice, Cut once!

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Jan 1 at 2016 8:34 PM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:34:03 -0500

BE THE LINCHPIN! Learn and know everything about your job, then go ask your boss for more opportunities to succeed. As GEN Patton put it (paraphrased): "If the Army needs you to be the BMO, then be the best damn BMO in the Army. All of these are lessons for the future."

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jan 1 at 2016 8:36 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:36:30 -0500

Integrity, Transparency, Trustworthy, Fair, Aware. COL Mikel J. Burroughs

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 8:37 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:37:14 -0500

Be yourself.

Don't sweat the small stuff, and, most of it is small stuff.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jan 1 at 2016 8:38 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:38:33 -0500

Do unto others... (you know the rest)

Response by SFC Robert Striblen made Jan 1 at 2016 8:45 PM

SFC Robert Striblen — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:45:47 -0500

Leadership is measured when subordinates succeed.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 9:02 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:02:14 -0500

Don't sh!t the bed!

Response by SSG Raymond Whitener made Jan 1 at 2016 9:16 PM

SSG Raymond Whitener — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:16:06 -0500

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Honor, Integrity

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 9:17 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:17:12 -0500

Balance your heart and mind.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 9:27 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:27:48 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs Don't EVER give up!

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 9:44 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:44:28 -0500

Integrity. Earn Respect, Give Respect.

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Jan 1 at 2016 9:44 PM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:44:33 -0500

Listen...check it out...don't jump to conclusions, weigh the options, take your time.

Response by Cpl Rc Layne made Jan 1 at 2016 9:45 PM

Cpl Rc Layne — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:45:29 -0500

You don't know it all

Response by SSG Michael Scott made Jan 1 at 2016 10:12 PM

SSG Michael Scott — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 22:12:43 -0500

Expect the unexpected

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Jan 1 at 2016 10:13 PM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 22:13:34 -0500

Don't do stupid stuff.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 10:18 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 22:18:29 -0500

Front towards enemy.

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Jan 1 at 2016 10:37 PM

COL Jon Thompson — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 22:37:58 -0500

Take care of your subordinates. That made me successful in both military and civilian leadership positions.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jan 1 at 2016 11:28 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 23:28:13 -0500

Remember where you came from.

Response by PO3 Bob Walsh made Jan 2 at 2016 12:37 AM

PO3 Bob Walsh — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 00:37:12 -0500

Always Pray for Guidance.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2016 12:53 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 00:53:55 -0500

Push yourself. Never become complacent.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2016 2:21 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 02:21:51 -0500

Because NICE matters!

Response by 1LT William Clardy made Jan 2 at 2016 2:40 AM

1LT William Clardy — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 02:40:47 -0500

"Don't do THAT!"

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2016 3:04 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 03:04:39 -0500

Don't Change Because Of Fear

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Jan 2 at 2016 6:08 AM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 06:08:53 -0500

Listen to the subordinates concerns.

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Jan 2 at 2016 6:12 AM

PVT Robert Gresham — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 06:12:38 -0500

"Don't be afraid to listen.";
or, "Hear, Listen, Consider, Act, Review."

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jan 2 at 2016 8:05 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 08:05:32 -0500

Be present, make sound decisions.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Jan 2 at 2016 8:41 AM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 08:41:23 -0500

Always be a servant leader!!!

Response by 1SG Nick Baker made Jan 2 at 2016 11:23 AM

1SG Nick Baker — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 11:23:04 -0500

Work with and through NCOs

Response by Sgt Nick Marshall made Jan 2 at 2016 12:10 PM

Sgt Nick Marshall — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 12:10:38 -0500

Do the right thing.

Response by COL Ted Mc made Jan 2 at 2016 12:32 PM

COL Ted Mc — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 12:32:34 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs - Mikel; "Stick your neck out - CAREFULLY."

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 2 at 2016 1:11 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 13:11:37 -0500

The unit is the COG.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2016 2:00 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 14:00:15 -0500

Mission first! People always!

Response by MSgt Lionel (Leo) Rondeau made Jan 2 at 2016 3:23 PM

MSgt Lionel (Leo) Rondeau — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 15:23:55 -0500

Plans fail. Deal with it.

Response by SSG Leo Bell made Jan 2 at 2016 5:11 PM

SSG Leo Bell — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 17:11:49 -0500

Learn your people

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2016 2:47 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 02:47:45 -0500

Be the solution (part of it), not the problem.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Jan 3 at 2016 9:12 AM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 09:12:24 -0500

Mission first. Soldiers always.

Response by MAJ Ron Peery made Jan 3 at 2016 9:36 AM

MAJ Ron Peery — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 09:36:47 -0500

It ain't about your career

Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made Jan 3 at 2016 12:07 PM

SGT John " Mac " McConnell — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:07:02 -0500

Great leaders are not born.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Jan 3 at 2016 12:15 PM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:15:12 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs my thoughts exactly...

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Jan 3 at 2016 12:26 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:26:04 -0500

Don't be that GUY.
listen and learn.

Response by CPO David Sharp made Jan 3 at 2016 4:16 PM

CPO David Sharp — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 16:16:37 -0500

Always remember your first day on the job. Learn from Senior Enlisted and make a decision, hesitation will get your people hurt or killed. On a lesser severity, make that decision, if incorrect then learn but the old saying about two ears and one mouth applies to everyone.

Response by TSgt Jennifer Disch made Jan 3 at 2016 7:32 PM

TSgt Jennifer Disch — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:32:33 -0500

See Through The B.S.

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Jan 4 at 2016 7:52 AM

Col Joseph Lenertz — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 07:52:41 -0500

First, do your own job.

Response by PO2 Mark Saffell made Jan 4 at 2016 8:16 AM

PO2 Mark Saffell — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 08:16:54 -0500

It's hard to listen when your talking

Response by CMSgt Mike Esser made Jan 4 at 2016 8:23 AM

CMSgt Mike Esser — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 08:23:56 -0500

Take care of your troops.

Response by SFC Douglas Duckett made Jan 4 at 2016 9:20 AM

SFC Douglas Duckett — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 09:20:57 -0500

Rules and regulations are guidelines.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jan 4 at 2016 10:37 AM

LTC John Shaw — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 10:37:33 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs Mind your own business!
As a leader we need to ensure we meet/exceed the standards and mentor others to do the same. You will carry ZERO credibility if you attempt to lead others but have not first tread the path.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2016 11:14 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 11:14:51 -0500

ALWAYS LISTEN TO VETERANS FIRST.

Response by LTC Ed Ross made Jan 4 at 2016 12:47 PM

LTC Ed Ross — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:47:11 -0500

There is no substitute for victory.

Response by MSgt Marvin Kinderknecht made Jan 4 at 2016 12:53 PM

MSgt Marvin Kinderknecht — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 12:53:19 -0500

Lead by example.

Response by MAJ Tom Byrns made Jan 4 at 2016 2:36 PM

MAJ Tom Byrns — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:36:30 -0500

Deeds not words.

Response by 1SG Jeff H made Jan 4 at 2016 2:53 PM

1SG Jeff H — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:53:40 -0500

Remember where you came from

Response by SSG Lenzie Bailey made Jan 4 at 2016 4:58 PM

SSG Lenzie Bailey — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 16:58:27 -0500

Change the rules of engagement!!

Response by CW2 Ernest Krutzsch made Jan 4 at 2016 7:47 PM

CW2 Ernest Krutzsch — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 19:47:25 -0500

Above everything Else, Integrity

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2016 12:24 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:24:59 -0500

Worry bout the 10% not the 90%.......

90% of the time people stress over things they have no control over and forget bout the 10% that they do have control over.

Response by MAJ Glenn Bergeron made Jan 5 at 2016 9:36 AM

MAJ Glenn Bergeron — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 09:36:52 -0500

MAX PT !
GOOD HAIRCUT !

And since that's just 4, my 5th word is: SARCASM !

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jan 5 at 2016 12:58 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:58:01 -0500

If plan working, ambush imminent

Response by MCPO Hans Brakob made Jan 7 at 2016 6:07 PM

MCPO Hans Brakob — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:07:57 -0500

"Aim toward the enemy."

Just another way of saying "Focus on the mission, not on the process."

Response by PO1 Guy Sochor made Jan 7 at 2016 8:01 PM

PO1 Guy Sochor — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 20:01:41 -0500

Never forget your Oath!

Response by SSG Grady Brain made Jan 7 at 2016 10:43 PM

SSG Grady Brain — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 22:43:15 -0500

AK-TGT -- Always Know The Ground Truth.

Too often, and especially true in today's military, the disconnect and divide between command and warfighters on the ground is significant and wide. As a result distortion continues to exist as a major factor in decision making. Essentially there are two 'truths' where one is right and the other is perceived. The real truth flows to the top from ground level as clear and crisp as it is given by the warfighter. In order to effectively move forward with efficiency and long term sustainability we must seek to understand reality versus perceived reality. The perceived reality often materializes around the middle echelon and is easily mistaken for the de facto reality when in fact it is far from it. This happens for a variety of reasons, but real leaders know when the reality is being muffled and constrained by political correctness, egotistical careerist, and this-is-the-way-we've-done-it-in-the-past managers.

To be a visionary military leader in a hyper-globalized and technology fueled world requires thorough 360* thought leadership, the ability to effectively mitigate risk while maintaining mission focus, and accountability to those who look to us for guidance. We must be accountable and responsible any and all who are entrusted in our care. The shareholders -- military and civilian leaders, the men and women within our command and the American public require a different and unique pull of our time, and occasionally at the same time. Being the superior leader needed by our shareholders in the modern military is very tough and convoluted but will shape you to tackle any problems you may face. Even through it all, we should always remember to seek and know the ground truth. Once a leader understands this and is able to effectively put the pieces into play, our teams will conquer the world!

Response by Sgt Rick Orzechowski made Jan 8 at 2016 11:37 AM

Sgt Rick Orzechowski — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 11:37:11 -0500

Do not lie to us

Response by SGT Justin Anderson made Jan 8 at 2016 2:58 PM

SGT Justin Anderson — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 14:58:04 -0500

Honest, informed, fit (mentally/physically), caring, diligent

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2016 11:33 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:33:52 -0500

Embrace change; adapt and overcome

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2016 11:46 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:46:53 -0500

Plans always change. Remain open.

Response by SGT Christopher Churilla made Jan 13 at 2016 12:21 PM

SGT Christopher Churilla — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:21:11 -0500

Develop your subordinates.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2016 12:37 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:37:55 -0500

Communication is key.

my second favorite line
Sleep is a weapon, you need to reload daily.

Response by PFC Heather W. made Jan 13 at 2016 3:38 PM

PFC Heather W. — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:38:46 -0500

Make us work for it!

Response by COL David Turk made Jan 20 at 2016 6:38 AM

COL David Turk — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 06:38:14 -0500

Don't comprise on integrity.

Response by 1SG Richard Evans made Jan 20 at 2016 3:36 PM

1SG Richard Evans — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:36:53 -0500

When in charge, take charge.

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2016 4:59 PM

CDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 16:59:34 -0500

Responsible, Acknowledge, Listen, Learn, Engage (RALLE)

Responsible - Be responsible for your actions, the actions of those who work for you and be responsible for making sure those who work for you succeed.

Acknowledge - Acknowledge that you have limitations and your subordinates have limitations. Acknowledge their accomplishments

Listen - Listen to advice given and your to your subordinates. Listen to those around you. not all advice is good but it can help you narrow the good choices. Actively listen to your subordinates as well on other matters, their success is your success.

Learn - Learn form your mistakes and the mistakes of other, just like you would learn from your success and the success of others. Don't close your mind to learning new information, it might be the key to your success.

Engage - Engage with your subordinates to encourage the free flow of ideas and information, understand their needs and bring them aboard to your ideas.

There is an old saying that it is lonely at the top, but it is only so if command is all about you. If you bring the team (all of your advising subordinates) with you it's not lonely and you have support to fall back upon when difficult decisions need to be made.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2016 5:06 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 17:06:57 -0500

Follow Command, Lead those who follow.

Response by COL Jeff Williams made Jan 24 at 2016 12:36 PM

COL Jeff Williams — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 12:36:51 -0500

Don't worry about medals (or badges)

Response by MSgt David Heil made Jan 25 at 2016 11:50 AM

MSgt David Heil — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:50:38 -0500

Take care of your people.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jan 26 at 2016 8:09 AM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:09:41 -0500

Let world peace and climate warming be first and foremost on your minds.

Response by SSG Don Maggart made Jan 26 at 2016 10:37 AM

SSG Don Maggart — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:37:13 -0500

Lead by Example...MilitantCrip

Response by MAJ Pete Joplin made Jan 26 at 2016 12:48 PM

MAJ Pete Joplin — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 12:48:46 -0500

Integrity is non-negotiable!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2016 12:45 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:45:01 -0500

The best advice I can give is to "Follow your dreams".

There are way too many individuals in the military as well as the private sector who will try to discourage you from following your ambitions. Remember that at the end of the day it's your career.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Mar 25 at 2016 7:40 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:40:48 -0400

Lead with Honesty, Integrity and Humility!

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Mar 26 at 2016 10:40 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 10:40:07 -0400

Remember the 6 "P"s

Response by 1SG Cameron M. Wesson made Mar 26 at 2016 5:00 PM

1SG Cameron M. Wesson — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 17:00:12 -0400

Leader! It's not about you!

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Mar 27 at 2016 10:17 AM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 10:17:42 -0400

Learn from those more experienced.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Mar 27 at 2016 10:26 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 10:26:50 -0400

Deep six your ego.

Response by SGT Michael Thorin made Mar 27 at 2016 12:13 PM

SGT Michael Thorin — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 12:13:08 -0400

You're character defines you.

Response by SFC Louis Willhauck, MSM, JSCM, and ARCOM made Mar 27 at 2016 12:58 PM

SFC Louis Willhauck, MSM, JSCM, and ARCOM — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 12:58:05 -0400

Stand up for what's right. (And to elaborate, not just what the current propaganda mills say is right but whatever is truly right. )

Response by MSgt Robert Pellam made Mar 27 at 2016 4:18 PM

MSgt Robert Pellam — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 16:18:25 -0400

RESPECT

Response by SFC Wade W. made Mar 27 at 2016 5:32 PM

SFC Wade W. — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 17:32:16 -0400

Live your Creed!

Response by SFC Craig Dalen made Mar 28 at 2016 9:12 AM

SFC Craig Dalen — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:12:39 -0400

You can always learn something.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Mar 28 at 2016 11:03 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 11:03:21 -0400

BE KNOW DO!!!!

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Mar 28 at 2016 7:43 PM

SGT Philip Roncari — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:43:52 -0400

What I learned in AA "Keep It Simple Stupid "

Response by Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM made Mar 29 at 2016 10:32 AM

Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:32:14 -0400

Listen to your inner voice.

Response by Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM made Mar 29 at 2016 10:53 AM

Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:53:01 -0400

In all things be True.

Response by PO1 Jack Howell made Mar 30 at 2016 1:18 PM

PO1 Jack Howell — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 13:18:52 -0400

Lead by example.

Response by SSgt Nolan Hernandez made Mar 30 at 2016 9:41 PM

SSgt Nolan Hernandez — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 21:41:29 -0400

Lead from the Front.

Response by 1SG James Lampe made Mar 31 at 2016 5:34 AM

1SG James Lampe — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:34:11 -0400

Your Soldiers are your credentials.

Response by CPL Glynnda White made Apr 7 at 2016 1:18 PM

CPL Glynnda White — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:18:02 -0400

READ AND LEARN THE CONSTITUTION

Response by CPL Glynnda White made Apr 7 at 2016 1:19 PM

CPL Glynnda White — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:19:02 -0400

READ/LEARN INTIMATELY THE US CONSTITUTION

Response by SSG Stephen Smith made Apr 7 at 2016 1:42 PM

SSG Stephen Smith — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:42:55 -0400

Listen, learn, be a leader.

Response by Sgt Donald Chalfy made Apr 7 at 2016 2:24 PM

Sgt Donald Chalfy — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:24:39 -0400

Lead from the front. Listen to your NCOs, and be the leader you know you are capable of being. Leadership is a way of life, not just a job. Know the responsibilities of all under your command, as well as those you report to. Stay ahead of the curve by thinking and doing as much one who is a couple of ranks higher than one is.

Read, understand, and implement the principles written by SunTzu in The Art of War. The Art of War is a book for living life to the fullest, not just a how to guide in warfare.

Response by COL Jeff Williams made Apr 7 at 2016 2:45 PM

COL Jeff Williams — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:45:31 -0400

Harder right over easier wrong

Response by PO2 Steven Barkley made Apr 7 at 2016 4:40 PM

PO2 Steven Barkley — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:40:09 -0400

Lead with integrity and commitment.

Response by PV2 Glen Lewis made Apr 7 at 2016 8:01 PM

PV2 Glen Lewis — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 20:01:48 -0400

Be sincere, honest and trustworthy.

Response by LCDR Robert Turner made Apr 8 at 2016 12:26 AM

LCDR Robert Turner — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:26:17 -0400

Trust your people, trust yourself.

Response by LTC Terrence Farrier, PhD made Apr 8 at 2016 10:46 AM

LTC Terrence Farrier, PhD — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:46:06 -0400

Reserved Strength, Mature Pragmatism, and Action.
As a "mustang" I have seen and worn many ranks throughout my career. I am a product and believer in Elihu Root's resolve. After a little time you can tell who is truly someone you can trust. If the leader will allow themselves pain for your success, because they believe in the mission, they are worth following. If not, pragmatically choose another.

Response by SSG Curtis Hawks made Apr 8 at 2016 8:08 PM

SSG Curtis Hawks — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 20:08:03 -0400

Lean on your good E-4's.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Apr 10 at 2016 2:01 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 02:01:39 -0400

No "I" in Team

Response by CW4 Tim Claus made Apr 10 at 2016 8:36 PM

CW4 Tim Claus — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 20:36:43 -0400

Think before you act.

Response by PFC Stephen Eric Serati made Apr 11 at 2016 2:43 PM

PFC Stephen Eric Serati — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:43:49 -0400

Prepare your Troops for Change

Response by SGT Paul Mackay made Apr 16 at 2016 7:33 PM

SGT Paul Mackay — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:33:27 -0400

be honest to your troops

Response by SGT Michael Thorin made Apr 21 at 2016 2:21 PM

SGT Michael Thorin — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:21:34 -0400

You determine your own success.

We are becoming a culture of individuals who honestly believe that other people will determine their success.

You can not blame your lack of success based on others actions, nor can anyone take credit for your successes.

Response by MSgt Rena Schmidt made Apr 22 at 2016 9:38 AM

MSgt Rena Schmidt — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:38:54 -0400

Listen to your people learn what you can from those who have or had been there.

Response by SFC Roberto Garza Jr. made Apr 22 at 2016 10:18 AM

SFC Roberto Garza Jr. — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:18:52 -0400

Accountable, approachable, compassionate, dedicated, integrity

Response by SSG Jeremy Kohlwes made Apr 22 at 2016 2:49 PM

SSG Jeremy Kohlwes — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:49:31 -0400

LISTEN, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM!

Response by Cpl Mark A. Morris made May 9 at 2016 10:08 AM

Cpl Mark A. Morris — Mon, 09 May 2016 10:08:19 -0400

Adapt, Improvise, Overcome. Build trust.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2016 11:40 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 11:40:54 -0400

Always have a flexible plan.
Never drop your standards.
Be true to those around you.
Don't accept excuses from yourself.

Response by SGT Nia Chiaraluce made May 9 at 2016 11:47 AM

SGT Nia Chiaraluce — Mon, 09 May 2016 11:47:48 -0400

Perspective is everything.

Response by SrA William Giraldi made May 9 at 2016 11:53 AM

SrA William Giraldi — Mon, 09 May 2016 11:53:00 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs, here's mine: Don't be politically correct

Response by SFC Andrew Miller made May 9 at 2016 12:28 PM

SFC Andrew Miller — Mon, 09 May 2016 12:28:25 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs While many things come to mind, I will have to quote John Donne, "No man is an island..."

Too many leaders feel like they have the weight of mission success on their shoulders, when that responsibility is truly shared.

Response by SFC Randy Purham made May 9 at 2016 1:18 PM

SFC Randy Purham — Mon, 09 May 2016 13:18:34 -0400

"Don't do stupid stuff!"

Response by Maj Mike Sciales made May 9 at 2016 3:32 PM

Maj Mike Sciales — Mon, 09 May 2016 15:32:38 -0400

Take care of your troops.

Response by SSgt Autum Pylant, NCC made May 9 at 2016 5:57 PM

SSgt Autum Pylant, NCC — Mon, 09 May 2016 17:57:00 -0400

Know what you stand for

Response by SPC Carrie Bonney made May 9 at 2016 6:05 PM

SPC Carrie Bonney — Mon, 09 May 2016 18:05:01 -0400

Keep your ego in check.
Don't be so prideful and egotistical that you can't admit when you are wrong, there's two reasons: #1 - you lose the respect of your staff, #2 - you stop growing and learning in general. Also,

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2016 7:37 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 19:37:47 -0400

Duty, Honor, Country

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 9:10 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 09:10:37 -0400

Own your decisions.
Make the task your own.
Make solutions not complaints.

Response by SrA Leah Murchie made May 17 at 2016 12:02 AM

SrA Leah Murchie — Tue, 17 May 2016 00:02:46 -0400

Lead by example!!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2016 1:52 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 May 2016 13:52:26 -0400

Do What's Right! Not PC!

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2016 11:52 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 May 2016 11:52:28 -0400

God, Duty, Honor, Country, Allegiance

Response by PO1 Joe StMartin made May 19 at 2016 4:02 PM

PO1 Joe StMartin — Thu, 19 May 2016 16:02:45 -0400

The best advise I can think of is "Know Why"
Why are my people doing what they are doing
Why do I want them to do it a differently/ the same.

If you know the Why, then you will understand the situation better and be more equipped to explain what is needed to achieve the objective. (the correct answer is not "Because that's what the book says" know why the book says that)

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2016 1:19 AM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 01:19:27 -0400

Deck plate leadership. Show respect.

Response by PV2 Glen Lewis made Jun 23 at 2016 3:33 PM

PV2 Glen Lewis — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:33:30 -0400

Is involvment political or necessary.

Response by LCDR Robert Turner made Jun 23 at 2016 8:31 PM

LCDR Robert Turner — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 20:31:48 -0400

Love your core values daily.

Response by MSgt Raymond Hickey made Jun 30 at 2016 12:19 PM

MSgt Raymond Hickey — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:19:40 -0400

Be one, with our troops

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Jun 30 at 2016 12:34 PM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:34:10 -0400

Get to know your people!

Response by MAJ James Woods made Jun 30 at 2016 12:38 PM

MAJ James Woods — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:38:41 -0400

Respect the Little Guy.

Response by SFC Russell Shaw made Jul 4 at 2016 5:50 PM

SFC Russell Shaw — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 17:50:14 -0400

Leadership is an inside job.

Response by SSgt Boyd Welch made Jul 6 at 2016 10:34 AM

SSgt Boyd Welch — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:34:16 -0400

Two ears, one mouth. Listen!

Response by SFC Louis Willhauck, MSM, JSCM, and ARCOM made Jul 7 at 2016 11:21 PM

SFC Louis Willhauck, MSM, JSCM, and ARCOM — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 23:21:34 -0400

Take charge, then Delegate! (there that is 4 words)

Response by CPT Steve Curley made Jul 14 at 2016 6:47 PM

CPT Steve Curley — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 18:47:13 -0400

"Leader adapts principles to circumstances".....paraphrasing General Patton....and exceeding 5 words "No good decision was ever made sitting in a swivel chair."

Response by SA Jim Arnold made Jul 17 at 2016 11:26 AM

SA Jim Arnold — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 11:26:30 -0400

Never forget who you are !!!

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2016 12:11 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:11:20 -0400

Lead, follow, or move on.

Wanted to say get out of the way, but too many words :)

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2016 12:31 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:31:37 -0400

love faith and patients

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Jul 17 at 2016 1:28 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 13:28:12 -0400

When in charge be in charge.

Response by CPL J Sannizzaro made Jul 17 at 2016 3:52 PM

CPL J Sannizzaro — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 15:52:29 -0400

Happiness is important, reward yourself.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2016 4:10 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 16:10:24 -0400

Be honest, thorough, fair and committed!

Response by Col Dona Marie Iversen made Jul 19 at 2016 11:16 AM

Col Dona Marie Iversen — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:16:14 -0400

No only listen to the E's -observe their actions in and out of uniform. These are invaluable lessons!

Response by CPT Don Kemp made May 30 at 2018 1:29 PM

CPT Don Kemp — Wed, 30 May 2018 13:29:39 -0400

Mission, Others, Self.

Response by SFC Dennis A. made May 31 at 2018 5:36 PM

SFC Dennis A. — Thu, 31 May 2018 17:36:12 -0400

Duty, Honor, Country, Ethics and Listen