SFC Private RallyPoint Member 36760 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> 2014-01-12T10:36:13-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 36760

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2014-01-12T10:36:13-05:00 2014-01-12T10:36:13-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 36766

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes it does.

2014-01-12T11:16:12-05:00 2014-01-12T11:16:12-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 37123

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is a great question. I would have that it does with no doubt. I have seen many leaders and while at IBOLC I was able to work with nothing but brand new 2LTs. In my platoon we had 44. I was able to access many in my platoon. I was honest and told some of them that they will have difficultly when they get to their first unit. They lack the decisiveness needed to be in leadership. It doesn&#39;t matter if you are in the Infantry or in the Signal Corps the leadership need to be solid and have a strong presence. Those that are reserved and quiet may have difficulty leading when put into a position where their decision may lead to success or failure.&amp;nbsp;

2014-01-12T22:53:10-05:00 2014-01-12T22:53:10-05:00 SSgt Tim Meuret 37130

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Oh my yes!  Just compare two successful Generals from WWII George Patton and Omar Bradley.  They can be best described as night and day, but they both got results.<br>

2014-01-12T23:01:15-05:00 2014-01-12T23:01:15-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 431592

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, personality does affect leadership style. I am an outgoing individual and treat everyone with respect regardless of rank, gender, creed, etc. I tend to want to be involved in all aspects, as I am a hands on individual. However, my 1SG actually took offense that an officer was doing "an enlisted task". He told me that I could show that I want to lead from the front, but that I needed to demonstrate some distance so other soldiers would not see me as their equal. I understand this perspective now that I have been in for 3 years (in two weeks). One of the philosophies I live by is that I will not ask / tell a soldier to conduct a task that I would not do myself. In my opinion, a successful leader is one that can relate to the soldiers, but maintain professional boundaries.

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