Army Leader Redefines how to Lead Soldiers with “Why” Five years ago, Chief Warrant Officer 3 William Woods embarked on a journey to change the culture of the Army and how leaders led soldiers. His vision of change began while he attended a course on leadership in organizations at the University of Oklahoma. Woods started by teaching leaders the importance of knowing their “why,” allowing them to inspire their subordinates to believe in the same cause. According to Woods, “when leaders understand the “why ” they will generate a groundwork of trust that they can build upon, and this will make them a more effective leader. Furthermore, Woods believed leaders should build a foundation that starts with their “why” whether it is planning for a
