What is a Legacy Leader? FM 6-22 defines leadership as “the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization.” When you become a leader of Soldiers you are giving the opportunity to develop and mold future leaders. A legacy leader to me is someone who has the ability to get you to follow regardless to how you feel about the situation. My legacy leader influential ability went far beyond his duty as a leader. My legacy leader is 2LT Justin L. Sisson.
Legacy Leader 2LT Justin L. Sisson
My legacy leader is a true hero. 2LT Justin L. Sisson, was one of the most influential leaders I have ever met. He was everything a legacy leader should be, he maintained a command presence and always remained humble. 2LT Sisson …show more content…
I knew no one. Honestly, I was making more enemies than friends; it was as if I could not catch a break. Until April 1st 2013, when I met 2LT Justin Sisson. 2LT Sisson and I embarked on the journey to Afghanistan together as the Torch party. When we began our journey, he understood that I was an NCO, who just wanted the chance to prove herself in an organization that was less than welcoming. 2LT Sisson instantly allowed me to take charge of the eight personnel element moving forward regardless of my gender; he only saw rank. As we moved forward on our deployment I learned that 2LT Sisson was only 23, however, had a presence about him that only a seasoned CPT would have displayed. His persona was always professional and ready to listen. Normally, I would not talk about my weaknesses or shortcoming with anyone especially from my unit. I thought it would give them ammo to knock on my abilities. However, my legacy leader was not selfish or judgmental. He never said a bad thing about anyone. Unwittingly, I decided that I would open up and talk about how I felt as a leader in the
Legacy Leader 2LT Justin L. Sisson
My legacy leader is a true hero. 2LT Justin L. Sisson, was one of the most influential leaders I have ever met. He was everything a legacy leader should be, he maintained a command presence and always remained humble. 2LT Sisson …show more content…
I knew no one. Honestly, I was making more enemies than friends; it was as if I could not catch a break. Until April 1st 2013, when I met 2LT Justin Sisson. 2LT Sisson and I embarked on the journey to Afghanistan together as the Torch party. When we began our journey, he understood that I was an NCO, who just wanted the chance to prove herself in an organization that was less than welcoming. 2LT Sisson instantly allowed me to take charge of the eight personnel element moving forward regardless of my gender; he only saw rank. As we moved forward on our deployment I learned that 2LT Sisson was only 23, however, had a presence about him that only a seasoned CPT would have displayed. His persona was always professional and ready to listen. Normally, I would not talk about my weaknesses or shortcoming with anyone especially from my unit. I thought it would give them ammo to knock on my abilities. However, my legacy leader was not selfish or judgmental. He never said a bad thing about anyone. Unwittingly, I decided that I would open up and talk about how I felt as a leader in the