Who was paramount in the development of who you are as a leader today ?

There are too many to name I have learned and shaped my leadership style based off so many Soldiers good and bad that I could not name them all.

There can be some gray area when it comes to firm versus demeaning. I went to basic way before stress cards and pt mats, and frankly, the in my face, treat me like I was ate up all the time, and hazing type comments didn't phase me; we weren't provided enough time to care. I believe during that phase it was a time of breaking wills to rebuild as they deemed appropriate. Beyond that and back at the unit, I believe the physical corrective training should still be liberally utilized and that the firm approach should remain. I do agree that this has become a softer kind of army and it shows, but I believe that doesn't have to be looked down upon as much as it is, I think maybe the disciplinary action should adjust as well, leaving an impact that creates change within, not simply wasting ones time with counseling statements that won't stick if you try to push something to the next level.