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Why I believe many senior military leaders prioritize self-serving leadership over servant leadership: Is a commander ( or you ) more inclined to pursue short-term victories that will be recognized during their tenure, or to develop long-term solutions that will benefit successors 3 to 6 years later? This highlights the risk of self-serving discretion, emphasizing that our current system does not adequately value or promote servant leaders. The solutions implemented by servant leaders may not be realized until long after they have left, and the system tends to reward the current commander in charge, giving little credit to their predecessors. This environment makes it difficult for servant leaders to thrive, as they often need to secure wins within their tenure to advance. Therefore, to have a chance at a military career, servant leaders must strike a balance between serving others and serving themselves.

As we read about corporate aviation leadership challenges in the media, it should beg the question amongst other C-suite executives, ‘Is our company postured to absorb unplanned and drastic changes within our leadership?’ Military planning for leadership changes range from planned “Changes of Command” to unplanned “next leader up” situations, mostly in time sensitive combat oriented environs. Filling the leadership void needs to be as rapid as possible, with the properly trained person prepared to shift into the position ready to assume that role. Many military units train in real time to ensure the next in line is ready to lead. Should corporate strength be indicated by its ability to execute in “next leader up” situations? It may be time to re-evaluate corporate leadership continuity plans.

The military is built on effective leadership. But what's often forgotten, is the military spend as much time and effort on 'Subordinate Development' as they do on leadership itself. 'Subordinate Development' is training each person (including the leaders themselves) on how to be led. Is this the difference between military teamwork and civilian leadership?

The perfect birthday gift, ahead of my official birthday tomorrow! I'm excited to receive my Harvard Business School Online Strategy Execution for Public Leadership Certificate. Strategy Execution for Public Leadership is an online course that teaches how to develop and implement a public leadership approach for long-term success. In Strategy Execution for Public Leadership, former United States Pentagon Chief of Staff and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Global Security Eric Rosenbach lead our class through real-life public sector challenges, showing us how purpose-driven strategy and execution lead to long-term adoption and success.

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“A word of warning: mission command is not a cookie-cutter framework that can be applied everywhere and anytime. The conditions must be right, and leaders and their employees must all be on board. Leaders can use this philosophy for inspiration and a point of reference to develop their own leadership style and approach to high-performance teams.” Here’s an interesting article on the usefulness of Mission Command to the corporate world. What business doesn’t want its employees to work harder and be more industrious with less supervision? #MissionCommand #leadership #empowerment https://lnkd.in/eA3tHafv

🗣️ Today, let's emphasize the importance of asking the right questions rather than providing all the answers as a senior leader. ❓ It is crucial to focus on posing beautiful questions, which typically begin with words like Who, What, When, Where, and How. Avoid using "Why" as it can come across as confrontational. A beautiful question should be concise (eleven words or less), with no preamble or follow-up. Senior leaders should always speak last. By speaking last in a conversation, you can gather more insights from others, rather than influencing their responses. Remember, as a leader, your role is to lead with questions, not answers. #LeadershipInsights #EffectiveCommunication https://buff.ly/3WjFSMU As always please reach out if you would like to discuss this topic further at john@fortitutudeconsult.com or by phone at (571) 215- 9644. For additional videos and content, I encourage you to visit Fortitudeconsult.com.

The Marine Corps is often studied for its exemplary leadership traits, but Capt Jeremy G. Carter's latest article highlights a critical gap: the need for humility. Discover how integrating humility into our ethos could enhance leadership effectiveness and mission success. Read the full article now and join the conversation on evolving leadership in the Corps: https://buff.ly/3zcUft7 #Leadership #MarineCorps #Humility

The Dichotomy of Leadership Jocko and Leif dive even deeper into the unchartered and complex waters of a concept first introduced in Extreme Ownership: finding balance between the opposing forces that pull every leader in different directions. Here, Willink and Babin get granular into the nuances that every successful leader must navigate.

These are usually good choices if you're in a leadership role at your organization.