What movies provide the best leadership tips?

Capt Michael Halpin — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 21:56:41 -0400

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2015 10:13 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 22:13:09 -0400

There are plenty of sports movies that teach leadership values and teamwork. A few examples such as Remember the Titans, Hoosiers and Glory Road. There are also military movies such as The Last Castle, Men of Honor and We Were Soldiers. This list goes on and on but these are some of my favorites and they all have some valuable lessons to keep in your leadership toolbox.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2015 10:16 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 22:16:16 -0400

I will say "We were soldiers." Mel Gibson kills it in this. Both the Battalion commander and the CSM are great examples of leadership.

Response by CAPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2015 10:43 PM

CAPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 22:43:08 -0400

12 O'Clock High.

Response by Capt Michael Halpin made Jul 3 at 2015 10:44 PM

Capt Michael Halpin — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 22:44:42 -0400

I particurily like the many given by Capt Nathan Brittles in "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon." Played by John Wayne, of course.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2015 10:45 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 22:45:01 -0400

Mission Impossible

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 3 at 2015 10:52 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 22:52:31 -0400

I enjoyed The Crossing about Washington's army crossing of the Deleware River to attack the Hatians. It is an intimate portrayal of Washington's almost insurmountable tribulations to build a stable army, supply them, control his subordinates, and will them to victory under the austere conditions of winter.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2015 11:03 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 23:03:44 -0400

I like the contrasting leadership styles depicted in "Crimson Tide".

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 4 at 2015 12:46 AM

COL Charles Williams — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:46:55 -0400

Miracle.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0349825/

Miracle (2004)

Directed by Gavin O'Connor. With Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Nathan West, Noah Emmerich. Miracle tells the true story of Herb Brooks (Russell), the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Russian squad.

Response by PO2 Skip Kirkwood made Jul 4 at 2015 8:50 AM

PO2 Skip Kirkwood — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 08:50:41 -0400

The Guardian.

Response by SSgt Charles Edwards made Jul 4 at 2015 9:44 AM

SSgt Charles Edwards — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 09:44:00 -0400

One such movie that may get overlooked is Blackhawk Down. Sgt. Eversmann is tasked with the job as chalk leader at the last moment. He took his guys out and did what had to be done in order to complete the mission and keep his chalk intact. Despite taking on casualties, he showed what every leader should be like--enlisted or officer.