| The purpose of this article is to discuss military | | | | a result, they get positions of increased |
| leadership. I must admit, I've always admired | | | | responsibility and can eventually lead 5,000 to |
| military leaders. There's something so different | | | | 30,000 Soldiers. How awesome is that! |
| between military leaders and civilian leaders. When | | | | While many Army officers utilize their military |
| I think of words to describe military leaders, I | | | | leadership to create a long, successful military |
| think of confident, intelligent, warrior, decisive, | | | | career, some don't. In fact, many young company |
| assertive, influential and powerful. | | | | grade officers take their military leadership and |
| I think of people like General Colin Powell, General | | | | leave the Army. Because their military leadership |
| Patton, General & President Eisenhower, General | | | | skills are in such high demand, they can easily |
| Westmoreland and more. And, these are just the | | | | market themselves in the corporate world. |
| famous generals. They are many more successful | | | | Where else would a young manager with only a |
| leaders that most people have never heard of. | | | | few years experience have the skill-set to lead |
| What's great about leadership in the military is | | | | that many people? The corporate world would |
| that it is instilled upon all officers throughout their | | | | rarely ever let a new college graduate supervise |
| entire career. From day one, new Second | | | | 50 people. Even worse, they reserve their |
| Lieutenants are thrust into positions of significant | | | | leadership positions for people much older than |
| responsibility. As a young 22-25 year old Platoon | | | | their military counterparts. Most corporations |
| Leader, they are directly responsible for 20-50 | | | | assign mid-level positions to people in their 40s or |
| Soldiers. As they progress through the ranks, | | | | 50s, whereas the Army would give a 25-30 year |
| they continue to develop their leadership skills. As | | | | old the same (or more) responsibility. |