Leadership skills are displayed by a good demeanor and a multitude of moral actions. Leaders take pride in their selves and of the best interest of the organization they serve. Mentors set examples others aspire to emulate (Economy, n.d.). An Army leader with military bearing project a professionalism. “Commanding presence, a professional image of authority. A professional presents a decent appearance because it commands respect” (Headquarters, Department of the Army, 2015). First impressions are lasting and professionals build on the image by demonstrating virtuous character. Good character is exhibited using an array of leadership traits. “Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation
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Supervisors set the stage for troops to function and take initiative in the absence of orders. The leadership traits are passed to Soldiers: keeping the Army’s legacy intact. “Development is a deliberate, continuous, sequential, and progressive process grounded in Army Values. Leader development occurs through lifelong synthesis of education, training and experience” (Headquarters, Department of the Army, 2015). Managers communicate strengths and weaknesses to instill assurance and competence in subordinates (Headquarters, Department of the Army, 2015). “Leaders project self-confidence and certainty in the unit’s ability to succeed in whatever it does; able to demonstrate composure and outward calm through steady control of emotion. Confident leaders help Soldiers control doubt while reducing team anxiety” (Headquarters, Department of the Army, 2015). Mentors coach and train as well as ensure the health and safety of Soldiers are sustained. A persons personal affairs have an impact on the unit’s success or failures in the overall mission. An Army leader’s genuine concern and honesty is transparent to others. Leaders are loyal to all supporters of the past, present, and future. Soldiers defend the nation from enemies foreign and domestic. The Army has held onto its long existing principles of Leadership Values in which Soldiers have an obligation to uphold. Leaders carry forth those standards, because it represents the Army’s customs. The commitment to the Army’s ideologies is everlasting regardless if a leader no longer serves the military (Dempsey,
Supervisors set the stage for troops to function and take initiative in the absence of orders. The leadership traits are passed to Soldiers: keeping the Army’s legacy intact. “Development is a deliberate, continuous, sequential, and progressive process grounded in Army Values. Leader development occurs through lifelong synthesis of education, training and experience” (Headquarters, Department of the Army, 2015). Managers communicate strengths and weaknesses to instill assurance and competence in subordinates (Headquarters, Department of the Army, 2015). “Leaders project self-confidence and certainty in the unit’s ability to succeed in whatever it does; able to demonstrate composure and outward calm through steady control of emotion. Confident leaders help Soldiers control doubt while reducing team anxiety” (Headquarters, Department of the Army, 2015). Mentors coach and train as well as ensure the health and safety of Soldiers are sustained. A persons personal affairs have an impact on the unit’s success or failures in the overall mission. An Army leader’s genuine concern and honesty is transparent to others. Leaders are loyal to all supporters of the past, present, and future. Soldiers defend the nation from enemies foreign and domestic. The Army has held onto its long existing principles of Leadership Values in which Soldiers have an obligation to uphold. Leaders carry forth those standards, because it represents the Army’s customs. The commitment to the Army’s ideologies is everlasting regardless if a leader no longer serves the military (Dempsey,