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Engaged Leadership: Four Tips for Future Commanders
by Sam Allen The recent release of the Battalion Commander selection list is exciting for all involved – certainly for those selected and those who have had some part in developing these proven leaders. In the next few months, those selected in...
The Value of History for the Field Grade Officer
by Travis Zahnow As the US military continues its transition from counterinsurgency focused warfare to Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO), Army field grades find themselves immersed in strategic competition. But many in the current generation of...
Leadership is Not a Position
by Chris Jarrett Perhaps no word elicits stronger aspirations and emotions in our profession than “leadership.” The most basic understanding is that a leader is something we ought to be, and many assume they are leading by filling the position of...
Faithful and True: Lessons Learned at Combined Resolve XVI
by Samuel “Joe” Nirenberg During the past nine months, I was fortunate to command 1-5 FA while it served as a part of the rotational ABCT in support of Atlantic Resolve. Up front, I will say that the Atlantic Resolve mission allows...
S3, Ep19: Jennifer Moss- Let’s Talk About Burnout
Jennifer joins Joe to share why it’s time to completely rethink burnout. She explains why it’s an organizational problem to solve, and not an individual problem. They discuss the symptoms of burnout and Jennifer explains why self-care...
Sweat in Peace: Lessons from Task Force Smith
by Ben Phocas Five short years after the Second World War, the U.S. Army was ill-prepared when the forces of Kim Il-Sung stormed south across the 38th Parallel on the Korean Peninsula. The head of the recently formed Department of Defense, Louis...
How the Regional Leader Development Program-Pacific Develops Mid Grade Leaders
By Kellie O’Boyle I first heard about the Regional Leader Development Program-Pacific (RLDP-P) from my Professor of Military Science (PMS) in the fall after I commissioned in May of 2017. The program, first started in August 2017, was designed to...
S3,Ep18: Scott Howell- Team Chemistry Matters
Retired Air Force Lieutenant General Scott Howell joins the show to discuss some of the hard-won lessons he learned during his more than three decades of military service. He provides some insight into energy management for leaders, talks about how...
Operationalizing People First: A Gated Framework
by Aaron “Butch” Pucetas Current Army doctrine describes the progression of teams and organizations through three stages: formation, enrichment, and sustainment (Figure 1). However, I further posit organizational culture, environment, and...
Why We Should All Be Reading More Biographies
by Grace Brooks Leaders frequently find it difficult to make time for reading and sometimes even struggle to decide what to read. Simply stated, with books on every imaginable subject in existence, it’s difficult to narrow down what will help and...
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How to Develop a Mission Mentaility
By: William Treseder This post is a short excerpt from his new book RESET: Building Purpose in the Age of Digital Distraction Hungry For Purpose The Ancient Greeks used the word telos. The best translation is “end-purpose” or “end-goal”. I really...
Looking for Career Advice? Start in the Mirror
As soon as I signed my military contract in 2001, I started receiving career advice. Leaders, from my professor of military science to future commanders, began sharing their wisdom with me on the right branch, the perfect career-enhancing...
Bring Back the ‘Drink & Think’! Unleashing the Power of Professional Development
By. Chad Foster Recently, a couple of very talented young majors introduced me to the phrase “Drink & Think.” This was the name they gave to the informal professional group discussions held among a small circle of peers while at the Command...
3 Signs that a Star Performer is on the Path to Burnout
This post originally appeared on Bridge3.com and was written for a corporate audience, however the topic and the advice offered has equal application for military leaders. By Jonathan Silk How does a star performer turn into a loose cannon, or...
The Three Hardest Words for Leaders: “I Don’t Know”
“Throw out your conceited opinions, for it is impossible for a person to begin to learn what he thinks he already knows.” – Epictetus, Discourses I think three of the hardest words for leaders to say are, “I don’t know.” No matter the...
That’s #NCOBusiness
Hey NCOs! We recognize that it’s our NCO Corps that makes our military great. So, we’re running a series in September called #NCOBusiness. Every article will be for NCOs by NCOs and we’re looking for submissions! This is a great...
The Jump: Preparing for the Transition to Organizational Leadership
By: Josh Suthoff The jump from direct to organizational leadership in the military is probably one of the most trying non-combat tests an officer or senior non-commissioned officer will experience. In a few years a company commander will go from...
Leaders Must be Ready When Tragedy Strikes
By Brittany Simmons Following my time as a battalion and brigade S3, I experienced a broadening opportunity working in the Department of the Army’s Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operations Division at Army Human Resources Command for about 20...
Balancing Authority and Responsiblity
By: Aaron Haubert We begin with two scenarios: 1) Without a formal role, an extra officer joins a headquarters company and dives right in. His rank ensures he’s listened to, but his directions run counter to the rhythm of the shop. Soon the shop is...
An XO’s Guide to Staff Dominance
By Josh Suthoff Like any field grade I have spent a significant amount of time thinking about counseling. How do you effectively communicate to subordinates what you are looking for in them to be successful? I cherish my company grade years, but I...
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