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I have decided after 20 years that I'm going to stay in till my RCP which is 23yrs. What can I do to make these last 3 years the best of my career, so I don't regret retiring and being miserable. Things I have already done are gotten into best shape of my life within the last 4 months, My Soldiers placed 2nd at the 2014 Rowpu Rodeo an Army wide Water Purification competition held at Ft Story, Va. What would you suggest for me.
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Continue to set an example for others to emulate and share every ounce of mentorship I have with them. Mentorship is a two way street and all involved must want it. My most rewarding compliments and accomplishments come from the statements of others whom I have had an impact on whether I was directly involved or not. There is no award, farewell gift or rewarding event than for someone to mention or credit you with their professionalism. My two cents!
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CW5 Sam R. Baker
Mentor Rules:
When initiating any discussion on mentoring, a natural question to ask is where to begin? Do you start with the mentor or the one being mentored (protégé)? Well the contributions of both participants are important, mentoring successes or failures most often depend upon the skills of the mentor. If the mentor is not prepared to do his or her job, then the entire mentoring process may be ineffective and, consequently, discourage the protégé from any future mentoring opportunities. It is hoped that by considering these 10 simple rules, mentors, present and future, will be better prepared to assume this very important role
#1 It's Not About You!
#2 Always Maintain Confidences
#3 Set and Enforce Boundaries
#4 Know Your Limitations
#5 Keep Your Promises
#6 Listen and Ask Questions
#7 Reach Out to Junior Officers
#8 Don't Sugarcoat Feedback
#9 Be Yourself
#10 Commit to Continuous Learning
Protégé Rules:
The key points of the above rules include remembering that mentoring is about the protégé, not the mentor. Confidences must always be maintained to ensure trust. The mentor needs to set and enforce boundaries in the relationship to ensure professionalism. A mentor must know his or her limitations when giving guidance or advice. Promises made by the mentor need to be kept if the relationship is to last. During the mentoring, the senior officer must use effective listening and should refrain from simply telling the protégé what to do in order to develop problem-solving skills in the protégé. Potential mentors must be approachable if junior officers are to feel comfortable in seeking them out as mentors. Feedback needs to be specific and, when necessary, include constructive criticism. Mentors must understand themselves and develop a mentoring style that is authentic and consistent with who they really are. Finally, mentors need to dedicate themselves to continuous learning, technically, tactically, and as mentors.
#1 Cherish your Mentor's Time
#2 Always Maintain Confidences
#3 Learn from Your Mistakes
#4 Be Receptive to Feedback
#5 Keep Your Promises
#6 Genuinely Consider Advice Given
#7 Clarify Your Expectations
#8 Respect the Chain of Command
#9 Bring More Than Just Your Problems
#10 Commit to Continuous Learning
When initiating any discussion on mentoring, a natural question to ask is where to begin? Do you start with the mentor or the one being mentored (protégé)? Well the contributions of both participants are important, mentoring successes or failures most often depend upon the skills of the mentor. If the mentor is not prepared to do his or her job, then the entire mentoring process may be ineffective and, consequently, discourage the protégé from any future mentoring opportunities. It is hoped that by considering these 10 simple rules, mentors, present and future, will be better prepared to assume this very important role
#1 It's Not About You!
#2 Always Maintain Confidences
#3 Set and Enforce Boundaries
#4 Know Your Limitations
#5 Keep Your Promises
#6 Listen and Ask Questions
#7 Reach Out to Junior Officers
#8 Don't Sugarcoat Feedback
#9 Be Yourself
#10 Commit to Continuous Learning
Protégé Rules:
The key points of the above rules include remembering that mentoring is about the protégé, not the mentor. Confidences must always be maintained to ensure trust. The mentor needs to set and enforce boundaries in the relationship to ensure professionalism. A mentor must know his or her limitations when giving guidance or advice. Promises made by the mentor need to be kept if the relationship is to last. During the mentoring, the senior officer must use effective listening and should refrain from simply telling the protégé what to do in order to develop problem-solving skills in the protégé. Potential mentors must be approachable if junior officers are to feel comfortable in seeking them out as mentors. Feedback needs to be specific and, when necessary, include constructive criticism. Mentors must understand themselves and develop a mentoring style that is authentic and consistent with who they really are. Finally, mentors need to dedicate themselves to continuous learning, technically, tactically, and as mentors.
#1 Cherish your Mentor's Time
#2 Always Maintain Confidences
#3 Learn from Your Mistakes
#4 Be Receptive to Feedback
#5 Keep Your Promises
#6 Genuinely Consider Advice Given
#7 Clarify Your Expectations
#8 Respect the Chain of Command
#9 Bring More Than Just Your Problems
#10 Commit to Continuous Learning
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What makes me a good leader in my opinion is making sure my subordinates have everything they need to succeed in their careers. If I don't have what they need, I find someone who does and point them in that direction. As for your other question on what I would suggest you do for the last three years, pass on your knowledge and experience to younger inexperienced guys. Help them figure out how best to lead their careers and give them an example that they would want to follow and that they would want to make proud.
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