Defining Core Values of Leadership
The military recognizes leadership as being “the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization” (FM 6-22, 2006, p. 1-2). Moreover, it defines three core attributes that a leader should exemplify, following a formula of: BE, KNOW, and DO. A soldier should be in line with the common values and ideals of both their nation and military, to help shape a leader’s character. The knowledge that a leader gains through experience and tutelage helps them identify which actions they should take. Everything that a leader does directly impacts the behavior of their subordinates (FM 6-22, 2006).
The leaders we’ve covered
The military recognizes leadership as being “the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization” (FM 6-22, 2006, p. 1-2). Moreover, it defines three core attributes that a leader should exemplify, following a formula of: BE, KNOW, and DO. A soldier should be in line with the common values and ideals of both their nation and military, to help shape a leader’s character. The knowledge that a leader gains through experience and tutelage helps them identify which actions they should take. Everything that a leader does directly impacts the behavior of their subordinates (FM 6-22, 2006).
The leaders we’ve covered