Leaders what specifically are you implementing to ensure that your replacements are prepared to lead from the front.

2014-01-23T22:45:32-05:00

<p>When I was an E-5 in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, I realized that I needed the following to enhance my growth. The knowledge of the leaders who left were irreplaceable. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III said the drawdown will impact all ranks of Soldiers from throughout the Army.</p><p><br></p><p>1. How to address concerns and put it in a plan of action.</p><p><br></p><p>2. The understanding of protocol and customs.</p><p><br></p><p>3. The ability to communicate using a talking paper.</p>

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2014 10:55 PM

2014-01-23T22:55:39-05:00

for them to retire so we can move up ;+)

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2014 11:27 PM

2014-01-23T23:27:50-05:00

Ma'am, this is an EXCELLENT question. I started answering it, but my response may have been perceived as criticism, so I didn't post it.

Instead, I'll just say that what we need is to be asked this question by our 1st line supervisors so we can tell them candidly what is and isn't helping us grow in our current assignment.

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Jan 23 at 2014 11:49 PM

2014-01-23T23:49:22-05:00

CH Davis<div><br></div><div>In order for me to be a better leader, I really need the senior leaders of today to stop spending so much time telling my peers and I how much harder they had it. I'm not asking to be coddled. </div><div><br></div><div>I'm asking that instead of telling me how much harder BNOC was for them, I need them to help prepare me for ALC. </div><div><br></div><div>Instead of going on about how their generation took so much more pride in their uniform (I had the shiniest boots in the motor pool!) I need them to advise me on different approaches for motivating soldiers returning from their 3rd, 4th, 5th deployment on the importance of appearance. </div><div><br></div><div>Don't tell me how in the Army of your day, you didn't have cell phones and computers. Instead teach me how to properly conduct STT using a good 'ol fashion board AND maybe show me a few apps that will help me train soldiers. </div><div><br></div><div>I am grateful to the senior leaders who got me where I am today but I need those same leaders to stop making the future of our military seem hopeless and instead teach me how to make it better! </div>

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2014 9:42 AM

2014-01-24T09:42:07-05:00

The ability to accept responsibility for their actions and those of their Soldiers.  Also the willingness to accept being a future leader requires more than a 9-5 mentality.  I want my troops to show initiative to do right, that sometimes the harder right is better than the easier wrong. Pride in the jobs and go above and beyond, not check a block.  Taking care of themselves and those around them by being a member of the team and not an individual.

Response by SSG Ralph Watkins made Jan 24 at 2014 2:28 PM

2014-01-24T14:28:39-05:00

I made sure I included up & coming soldiers in the mission decision making & planning. I told them I valued their insight & for lighter missions in Iraq, I even tasked them with running a mission or two. I was getting close to retirement & made sure that my guys got the awards, not sucking them all for myself. I made sure that my guys got credit that made me successful in the mission accomplishment it wasn't just me. Most of my guys since our time in Iraq have gone quite far due to the encourage I believe they benefited from. I still encourage them even long after I retired.